Sunil Varma
Sunil Varma, known mononymously as Sunil, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema alongside Tamil and Hindi films. Born on February 28, 1974, in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, he trained in dance and martial arts before moving to Hyderabad in the late 1990s to pursue an acting career, initially enduring years of struggle alongside his close friend, filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas. He made his breakthrough with K. Vijaya Bhaskar's *Nuvve Kavali* (2000) and quickly established himself as one of the most popular and bankable comedic actors in South Indian cinema throughout the 2000s. Known for his impeccable comic timing, spontaneous dialogue delivery, and energetic dance skills, he delivered memorable comedic performances in classic hits like *Nuvvu Nenu* (2001), *Nuvvu Naaku Nachav* (2001), *Manmadhudu* (2002), *Sontham* (2002), *Athadu* (2005), and *Dhee* (2007). He transitioned to leading roles with S. S. Rajamouli's acclaimed sports drama *Maryada Ramanna* (2010), followed by successful commercial outings such as *Poola Rangadu* (2012) and *Tadakha* (2013). In the late 2010s and 2020s, Sunil reinvented his screen persona, earning widespread critical acclaim for portraying dark, menacing antagonist and pivotal character roles, most notably as Mangalam Srinu in the blockbuster franchise *Pushpa: The Rise* (2021) and *Pushpa 2: The Rule* (2024), as well as in Nelson Dilipkumar's Tamil blockbuster *Jailer* (2023). Over his career spanning more than 200 films, he has won three Nandi Awards (including Best Comedian and a Special Jury Award) and two Filmfare Awards South.
Nenunnanu
Game Changer
("Side" Sathyam)
Kanabadutaledu
(Detective Rama Krishna)
Chittam Maharani
(Circle Inspector)
Pushpaka Vimanam
(S.I. Rangam)
Anandamanandamaye
A Aa E Ee
Jailer
('Blast' Mohan)
Heads & Tales
(Almighty)
Parugu
(Ramba Reddy)
Tees Maar Khan
(Chakri)
Virupaksha
(Abbai Raju)
Bhuvanavijayam
Katha Venuka Katha
Sivudu
Raa Raa... Penimiti
((Voice Only))
Andamaina manasulo
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
(Mangalam Srinu)
Athade Oka Sainyam
(Sunil)
Aarya
("Punch" Falaknama)
Malliswari
(Paddu / Padmanabham)
Mass
(Adi)
Josh
(Bujji)
Indra
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
(Appalaraju)
Ready
(Janaki and Chandu's Cousin)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
(Banda)
Maryada Ramanna
(Kovelamudi Ram 'Ramu')
Poola Rangadu
(Ranga)
Yogi
Son of India
Pournami
(Pournami's brother)
Khaleja
(Babji)
Mirapakay
Oy!
(Abhishek)
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Bheemla Nayak
(Cameo appearance in the song "Bheemla Nayak")
Pellaina Kothalo
Geetha
(Saradhy)
Darja
(ACP Sivashankar)
Baladur
(Seenu)
Kalyana Ramudu
Dongala Mutha
(Richard)
Mr Errababu
Ontari
Andarivaadu
(Sathi Babu)
Tagore
(Boost)
Kathanayakudu
(Shanmugam)
Tadakha
(Sivarama Krishna)
Nuvve... Nuvve...
(Pandu)
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
(Kapali (Telugu version))
Athili Sathibabu LKG
Neeke Manasichanu
Slum Dog Husband
Dubai Seenu
(Seenu's cousin)
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
(Karri Seenu)
Annavaram
(Raju)
Sarada Saradaga
Valli Mayil
Bhageeratha
(Nanda)
Changure Bangaruraja
(Veerabobbili (Voice over for Dog))
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
(Munikonda)
Mr.PelliKoduku
Thotti Gang
(Sathi Babu)
Chor Bazaar
Ullasanga Utsahanga
(Malli Babu)
Ginna
(Penchalayya)
Aa Okkadu
Subash Chandra Bose
Vasu
(Balu)
Vasantham
Turbo
(Auto Billa)
Drona
Thank You
(Cameo Appearance in the "Farewell Song")
Wanted PanduGod
(Pandugadu)
Mark Antony
(Ekambaram)
Premabhishekam
Kithakithalu
Bujji... Ila Raa
Ottesi Cheputunna
(Nela Baludu)
Oka Raju Oka Rani
Premaku Swagatam
Sita Ramam
(Ticket Collector Varadhi)
Nenu Pelliki Ready
Indra
(Abhimanyu)
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
Okato Number Kurradu
(College student)
Guntur Kaaram
(Lenin)
Dongodu
(Justice Chowdary)
GodFather
(Koti)
Urvasivo Rakshasivo
(Chittibabu)
Nenu Student Sir!
Gangotri
(Exam Invigilator)
Varsham
(Jagan)
Athidhi
(Amrita's fiancé)
Dhee
(Katthi)
King
(Sharath)
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai
Chintakayala Ravi
Krishnarjuna
Krishna
Kantri
(Rajni Haasan)
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
(Satyam)
Andala Ramudu
(Ramu)
Bhale Dongalu
Chukkallo Chandrudu
Bootcut Balaraju
(PK)
Sri
Bindaas
Magadheera
(Harsha's Friend)
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
(Srinu)
Maaveeran
(Paramu)
Maya Petika
Japan
(Sridhar)
Cheppalani Undhi
Valentines Night
Action 3D
(Guest Appearance)
Manmadhudu
(Bunk Seenu)
Geethanjali Malli Vachindi
("Killer" Nani)
Jalsa
(Seenu)
Naaga
(Ravi)
Bobby
Mukhachitram
Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu
(Cameo Appearance)
Rainbow
Vey Dharuvey
Sri Ramadasu
S5
Family Circus
(Bhimavaram Rowdy)
Parijatha Parvam
(Bar Seenu)
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
(Subbana)
Allari Bullodu
(Babji)
Bommarillu
(Sathi)
Donga Dongadi
(Chandragiri Chandru)
Pellaindi Kaani
Jai Chiranjeeva
Harom Hara
(Palani Saami)
Swag
(Vasudev "Vasa")
Boss
Nuvvu Nenu
Swayamvaram
Nuvve Kavali
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
(Banthi)
Classmates
(Baddu)
Athadu
(Ramana)
Radha Gopalam
Pravarakyudu
Ninne Ishtapaddanu
Bhadra
Krishnashtami
MAX
Mechanic Rocky
(Rankireddy)
Edu Gold Ehe
Aaduthu Paaduthu
Sada Mee Sevalo
Super
Mathu Vadalara 2
(Michael)
Pirate's Blood
(Pirate Thief)
Rechipo
Maska
Manasantha Nuvve
2 Countries
(Ullaas)
Holi
(Sunil)
Raju Bhai
Om Shanti
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
Cheppave Chirugali
(Krishnamurthy)
Amar Akbar Anthony
(Bobby)
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
(Neelambari)
Silly Fellows
Naani
(Vishwanath / X)
Jakkanna
Padi Padi Leche Manasu
(Chatur Ramalingam)
Balu
Rakhi
(Mohan Reddy)
Kalidasu
(Basha)
Chitralahari
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
(Seetharam)
Chanakya
(Seenu)
Ek Niranjan
(Chanti Babu)
Soggadu
Disco Raja
(Utham Kumar / Anthony Das)
Stalin
Lakshmi
Pedababu
F3: Fun and Frustration
(Katthi Seenu)
Jai Sena
Hungama
Ungarala Rambabu
Colour Photo
(Inspector Rama Raju Varma)
Hello Premistara
Pushpa: The Rise
(Mangalam Srinu)
Sontham
(Seshagiri "Sesham")
Game
Viswam
(Maachi Raju)
Zebra
(Madhan Gupta)
Revolver Rita
(Dracula Bobby)
Good Bad Ugly
('Baby' Tyson)
Bullet
Kanchanamala Cable TV
Dashamakan
(MAD)²
(Maxx)
Dacoit
(Prasad)
Kattalan
(Maari)
Ananthan Kaadu
(Sampath Rao)
Gods & Soldiers
(Poongavanam)
Ramam Raghavam
Varudu
(Cameo Appearance)
Suryam
Pourudu
Kushi Kushiga
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli
Ela Cheppanu
Chiru Navvuto
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
Andhrudu
Aata
Sreeram
Tholi Valapu
Swagatam
Santosham
(Kranthi Kumar / Seetayya)
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi
(Sudarshan)
Swayambhu
Pookie
(Vikas Vibes Swamiji)
Divya Drushti
Jana Nayagan
(Velu)
Pandurangadu
Kalusukovalani
(Acchi)
Pilisthe Palukutha
(Ajay's friend)
Naari Naari Naduma Murari
(N. Satyamurthy)
Vekkai
(Subramani)
Oka Oorilo
Naa Manasistha Raa
#Karthi 30
Thiru Ranga
(Sunil)
Lenin
(Parthasarathi)
Mister Middle Class
(Actor)
Fighter Shiva
Bhimavaram Bullodu
(Rambabu)
Nava Vasantham
(Vijay)
Korean Kanakaraju
Kaaka
Bigg Boss Telugu
(Himself - To Promote the film Silly Fellows)
AIR
Isakapatnam