Indukuri Sunil Varma

Career Sunil started his career in 1996 as an extra in the film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi. However, his scenes did not make it to the final cut of the film. His career began on a slow note with movies like Second Hand (which was stopped from production), and Peruleni Cinema. Prema Katha and Swayamvaram were his first real opportunities in the industry. Pape Naa Pranam was the first film he acted in. Nuvve Kavali was the first film to give him recognition.

In 2010, Sunil starred in S. S. Rajamouli-directed Maryada Ramanna, which was a commercial success.

Sunil was then cast in the lead role in Poola Rangadu, directed by Veerabhadram Chowdary which was released across 450 theatres worldwide. The film received positive reviews. He was the antagonist in the film Colour Photo (2020), which brought him critical acclaim.

The 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise saw Sunil in an unusual role of a serious gangster Mangalam Seenu, very different from the comedy roles he usually plays. The success of the film brought him many offers to play negative roles and he starred in the Tamil film Maaveeran (2023).

Personal life Sunil hails from Bhimavaram of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Director Trivikram Srinivas and Sunil have been friends since their days in Bhimavaram. They, along with director Gunasekhar, were roommates in Punjagutta during their struggling days. As of 2016, Trivikram rents the room as a memory.

Accolades

Filmfare Awards South Best Comedian – Telugu – Peda Babu (2004) Best Supporting Actor - Telugu – Tadakha (2013)

Nandi Awards Best Male Comedian – Nuvvu Nenu (2001) Best Male Comedian – Andhrudu (2005) Special Jury Award – Maryada Ramanna (2010)

South Indian International Movie Awards

SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) – Tadakha (2013)

Santosham Film Awards

Santosham Best Comedian Award - Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018)

Filmography