Sudhakar (actor)
G Sudhakar (born 18 May 1959) is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He has appeared more than 600 films in predominantly in Telugu and Tamil language films. He produced several films in Telugu, including Yamudiki Mogudu. He won two Nandi Awards.
Sudhakar | |
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| Born | G Sudhakar 18 May 1959[1] Markapur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, film producer |
Early life and personal life
Sudhakar was born in Markapuram, Prakasam district. His father was a deputy collector who traveled all across Andhra Pradesh. Sudhakar is youngest of Six Brothers,[2] He studied till intermediate in Andhra-Christian College, Guntur and then joined a Madras film institute and ventured into films.
Film career
Telugu films
In the beginning days in the Telugu film industry he was a lead actor in Srushti Rahasyalu, Pavitra Preama, "Agni poolu",Oorikicchina Maata, Bhogi Mantalu, Konte Kodallu and others. He then started doing comedy roles which fit him well. He is famous for his peculiar voice modulation. He became a popular comedian in the 1980s and 90s by his dialogue pronunciation.
Tamil films
After intermediate, Sudhakar went to Madras and joined the Madras Film Institute in 1976. There he met Chiranjeevi and Hari Prasad who were his classmates. Among the three, Sudhakar got the first chance to act as a hero with actress Radhika in a Tamil movie Kizhakke Pogum Rail which was a super hit. He then established himself as an actor in Tamil, enjoyed a 100-day run in three of his very few Tamil movies. He and Radhika were a hit pair, acting together in 11 films.
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Pavitra Prema | ||
| 1981 | Agni Poolu | Bobby Shivam | |
| Bhogimantalu | Lakshmana | ||
| Ooriki Ichina Maata | Koti | ||
| 1982 | Chilipi Vayasu | ||
| Kalavari Samsaram | Uday | ||
| Bangaru Bhoomi[4] | Sudhakar | ||
| 1983 | Nijam Chepithe Nerama
|
Ramesh | |
| Konte Kodallu | |||
| Prema Pichollu | |||
| 1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | ||
| Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao | |||
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Krishnudu | ||
| Tandra Paparayudu | Vengal Rayudu | ||
| Kutra[5] | Sudhakar | ||
| Chantabbai | Pattabhi | ||
| 1987 | Majnu | Alekhya's husband | |
| Chakravarthy | |||
| Allari Krishnayya | Sundaram | ||
| Ramu | |||
| Aatma Bandhuvulu | |||
| 1988 | Indra Dhanusu | ||
| Nyayam Kosam[6] | Sudhakar | ||
| Prithviraj[7] | Vijay | ||
| Samsaram | |||
| August 15 Raatri | |||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | |||
| 1989 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Chakradhar | |
| Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Rekha's brother | ||
| Ontari Poratam | Kesava | ||
| State Rowdy | Mantri | ||
| Manchi Kutumbam[8] | Kishore | ||
| 1990 | Kodama Simham | ||
| Raja Vikramarka | Kireeti | ||
| Chinnari Muddula Papa | Sudhakar | ||
| 1991 | Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | Pavan Kumar | |
| Kobbari Bondam | |||
| Bhargav | |||
| Parishkaram | |||
| Stuartpuram Police Station | Constable | ||
| 1992 | Asadhyulu | Vinod | |
| Peddarikam | Prasad | ||
| Prema Sikharam | |||
| Pachchani Samsaram | |||
| Golmaal Govindam | |||
| 420 | Mohanlal | ||
| 1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Raja | |
| Allari Priyudu | Buchchi Babu | ||
| Aashayam | Manoj | ||
| Chinna Alludu[9] | |||
| 1994 | Bhale Pellam | ||
| Allari Premikudu | Pandem Chandredra Rao | ||
| Mugguru Monagallu | Bulli Beneerji | ||
| Teerpu | Satti Pandu | ||
| Kurradhi Kurradu[10] | Ranjith Kumar | ||
| 1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Balu | |
| Sankalpam | Madhu | ||
| Ali Baba Adbhuta Deepam | |||
| Sisindri | Madanna | ||
| Street Fighter[11] | Chandram | ||
| Aadaalla Majaka | |||
| Raja Simham | |||
| Lingababu Love Story | |||
| Shubhamastu | Erupu | ||
| 1996 | Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | Lingaraju | |
| Little Soldiers | Seshagiri's son | ||
| Pavitra Bandham | Prasad | ||
| Bombay Priyudu | Pyarelal | ||
| 1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Goldman | |
| Pellichesukundam | Subba Rao | ||
| Muddula Mogudu | Giri | ||
| Suswagatham | Shanmukha Sharma | ||
| Gokulamlo Seetha | Babu Rao | ||
| Hitler | Kantha Rao | ||
| Ugadi | |||
| Dongaata | Techhal | ||
| Subhakankshalu | Gopi | ||
| Pattukondi Chooddaam | |||
| 1998 | Pelli Kanuka | Bholak Singh | |
| Pelli Peetalu | Veera Babu | ||
| Suprabhatam | Tatabbai | ||
| Shrimati Vellosta | Ravi's friend | ||
| Suryavamsam | Gudimetla Nukaraju | ||
| Snehitulu | |||
| Abhishekam | |||
| Auto Driver | |||
| 1999 | Swapnalokam | ||
| Raja | Balu | ||
| Iddaru Mitrulu | Harishchandra | ||
| Yamajathakudu | Pichaiah | ||
| Maa Balaji | |||
| Postman | Bullebbayi | ||
| 2000 | Nuvvu Vastavani | ||
| Choosoddaam Randi | Kasi | ||
| Moodu Mukkalaata | Pandu | ||
| 2001 | Navvuthu Bathakalira | ||
| Kushi | Dance Master | ||
| Ninnu Choodalani | |||
| Chinna | |||
| Evadra Rowdy[12] | Siddhu Siddhartha Roy | ||
| Snehamante Idera | Krishna Moorthy "Kittu" | ||
| Family Circus | Anji | ||
| 2002 | Neetho Cheppalani | ||
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |||
| Gemeni | Khanna | ||
| 2003 | Juniors | Vagabond | |
| Fools | Satti Pandu | ||
| 2004 | Cheppave Chirugali | ||
| 2005 | Sankranthi | Anji | |
| Lakshmi Kalyanam | Villager | ||
| 2017 | E EE |
Producer
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
| 1989 | Tatayya Pelli Manavadi Shobhanam | Sahithi |
| 1993 | Parugo Parugu | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| 1994 | Kishkindakanda | T. Prabhakar |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Paranjothi |
| 1979 | Manthoppu Kiliye | Siva |
| 1979 | Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu | Pichaimuthu |
| 1979 | Karai Kadantha Oruthi | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Sudhakar |
| 1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Murthy |
| 1979 | Chakkalathi | Samikannu |
| 1980 | Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam | Senthil |
| 1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Sudhakar |
| 1980 | Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti | |
| 1980 | Thai Pongal | |
| 1980 | Anna Paravai | |
| 1980 | Chinnajiru Kiliye | |
| 1980 | Azhaithal Varuven | |
| 1980 | Edhir Veettu Jannal | |
| 1980 | Karumbu Vil | |
| 1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | |
| 1980 | Malargale Malarungal | |
| 1980 | Rusi Kanda Poonai | Ramesh |
| 1981 | Pennin Vazhkai | |
| 1981 | Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile | |
| 1981 | Pen Manam Pesugirathu | |
| 1981 | Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru | |
| 1981 | Tharayil Vazhum Meengal | |
| 1982 | Thunaivi | |
| 1982 | Mamiyara Marumagala | |
| 1988 | Kai Naattu | |
| 1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | |
| 2001 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | |
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Azhagu Meena's husband |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Shubh Kaamna | Gyanshankar |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nagaradalli Nayakaru | Dhamu |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Paapathinu Maranamilla |
References
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- "Interview with Comedian Sudhakar". Telugucinema.com. 2006. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012.
- "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 31 December 2020.(in Telugu)
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- "Kutra (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- "Nyayam Kosam - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
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