Sudeep Kichcha, also known as Sudeep, is an Indian actor, director, producer, and playback singer primarily working in the Kannada film industry. He was born on September 2, 1973, in Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Sudeep began his acting career with small roles in television serials and eventually made his film debut in 1997 with the Kannada film “Thayavva.” He gained recognition and popularity with his performance in the film “Sparsha” (2000), which earned him critical acclaim.
Over the years, Sudeep has starred in numerous successful Kannada films, including “Huchcha” (2001), “Nandhi” (2002), “My Autograph” (2006), “Veera Madakari” (2009), and “Kempe Gowda” (2011), among others. He has earned several awards for his outstanding performances in these movies.
Besides his success in the Kannada film industry, Sudeep has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. In 2012, he made his Bollywood debut with the film “Phoonk 2.”
Apart from acting, Sudeep has also directed and produced films. He directed the Kannada film “My Autograph” and produced the critically acclaimed “RangiTaranga” (2015).
Throughout his career, Sudeep has garnered a massive fan following and is often praised for his versatility as an actor and dedication to his craft. His journey in the entertainment industry continues to be an inspiring one for many aspiring artists.
Name | Sudeep Sanjeev |
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Also Known as | Deepu |
Date of Birth | 02/09/1971 |
Current Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 185 CM |
Father | Sanjeev Manjappa |
Mother | Saroja |
Spouse | Priya (Divorced) |
Children | Saanvi |
Marriage Date | 17/08/2023 |
Educational Qualification | B.tech in Mechanical Engineering |
College (s) | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Kannada | Thayavva |
Hindi | Phoonk |
Telugu | Rakta Charitra 1 |
Tamil | Naan Ee |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
2001 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor - Kannada | Huccha | |
2002 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor - Kannada | Nandhi | |
2003 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor - Kannada | Swaathi Mutthu | |
2012 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor -Telugu | Eega | |
2003 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Actor | Nandhi | |
2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actor in a Negative Role - Telugu | Eega | |
2012 | Nandi Awards | Best Villain | Eega | |
2012 | TSR-TV9 National Film Awards | Best Actor Kannada | Eega | |
2009 | Suvarna Film Awards | Favorite Hero | Veera Madakari | |
2011 | Suvarna Film Awards | Best Actor | Vishnuvardhana | |
2012 | Toronto After Dark Film Festival | Best Villain | Eega | |
2012 | Toronto After Dark Film Festival | Best Fight | Eega | |
2000 | Film Fan's Association Awards | Best Actor - Kannada | Sparsha | |
2003 | Film Fan's Association Awards | Best Actor - Kannada | Swathi Muthu | |
2012 | CineMAA Awards | Best Villain | Eega | |
2012 | Vijay Awards | Best Villain | Naan Ee | |
2012 | Edison Awards | Best Villain | Naan Ee | |
2011 | Times Film Awards | Bangalore Times Film Awards Best Actor – Kannada | Vishnuvardhana | |
2012 | Times Film Awards | Chennai Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Tamil | Naan Ee | |
2012 | Times Film Awards | Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Telugu | Eega | |
2009 | Zee Kannada Innovative Film Awards | Special Jury Award | Veera Madakari | |
2004 | Hello Gandhinagara Awards | Special Award | Swaathi Mutthu | |
2000 | Asianet Kaveri Film Awards | Best New Face of The Year (Male) | Sparsha | |
2000 | Videocon-Suprabhata Awards | Best Newcomer Actor | Sparsha | |
2021 | Karnataka Wellfare Association Awards | Special Award | Sparsha |