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Hometown: Narasimharajapura, Karnataka
Wife: Priya Radhakrishna
Age: 53 Years

Sudeepa

Bio/Wiki
Other NameKichcha Sudeep
Real nameSudeep Sanjeev
Screen nameFrom 2000 to 2010, his screen name was Sudeep and from 2010 onwards, he changed it to Sudeepa.
NicknameDeepu [1]The Times of India
Profession(s)Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Television Presenter, Singer, Philanthropist
Physical Stats & More
[2]Bangalore Mirror Height in centimeters- 185 cm
in meters- 1.85 m
in Feet Inches- 6’ 1”
[3]Bangalore Mirror Weightin kilograms- 76 kg
in pounds- 167 lbs
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Kannada; As an actor): Thayavva (1997) as Ramu
Thayavva
Film (Hindi; As an actor): Phoonk (2008) as Rajiv
Phoonk
Film (Telugu; As an actor): Rakta Charitra (2010) as DCP Mohan Prasad
Rakta Charitra
Film (Tamil; As an actor): Naan Ee (2012) as Sudeep
Naan Ee
Film (Kannada; As a director, writer, producer): My Autograph (2006)
My Autograph
Film (Kannada; As a singer): "O Sona" from the film Vaalee (2001)
O Sona
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
2001: Best Actor – Kannada for the film Huccha
2002: Best Actor – Kannada for the film Nandhi
2003: Best Actor – Kannada for the film Swaathi Mutthu
2012: Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for the film Eega

Other Awards
2000: Film Fan's Association Award for Best Actor – Kannada for the film Sparsha
2002: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for the Kannada film Nandhi
2003: Film Fan's Association Award for Best Actor – Kannada for the film Swaathi Mutthu
2009: Suvarna Film Award for Favorite Hero for the Kannada film Veera Madakari
2009: Zee Kannada Innovative Film Award for Special Jury Award for the Kannada film Veera Madakari
2011: Times Film Award-Bangalore Times Film Awards Best Actor – Kannada for the film Vishnuvardhana
Sudeepa with his Bangalore Times Film Award
2011: Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor for the Kannada film Vishnuvardhana
2012: South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu for the Kannada film Eega
2012: CineMAA Awards for Best Villain for the Kannada film Eega
2012: Toronto After Dark Film Festival for Best Villain and Best Fight (Fly / Nani vs Sudeepa throughout the Film) for the Kannada film Eega
2012: TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Best Actor Kannada for the film Eega
2012: Nandi Awards for Best Villain for the Kannada film Eega
2012: Times Film Award-Chennai Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Tamil for the Kannada film Naan Ee
2012: Times Film Award-Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Telugu for the Kannada film Eega
2012: Vijay Award for Best Villain for the Kannada film Naan Ee
2012: Edison Award for Best Villain for the Kannada film Naan Ee
2016: Zee Dashakada Sambhrama for Achievement in Cinema for Entertainer of the Decade
2018: B.B.M.P.- Kempe Gowda Award
2020: Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Most Promising Actor for the Hindi film Dabangg 3
Sudeepa with his award
2020: Zee Cine Awards Tamil-Pride of Kannada Cinema for Contribution to Cinema
Sudeepa with his Pride of Kannada Cinema Award
2021: Kannada Sangha, UAE- "Kannada Kala Bhooshana" title
2021: Melana Gavi Mutt, Shivagange- Shivaganga Shree Award
2022: Raghavendra Temple Mutt, Mantralaya- Anugraha Award
Note: He has many more accolades to his name.
Ranking2012: No. 1 by Times Of India "Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2012 - Top 25" list
2012: No. 8 by Times Of India Top 10 Villains 2012" list
2013: No. 22 by Forbes (India) Magazine "Top 100 Celebrities Of India" list
2013: No. 2 by Times Of India "Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2013 - Top 25" list
2014: No. 1 by Times Of India "Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2014 - Top 25" list
2015: No. 1 by Times Of India "Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2015 - Top 25" list
Personal Life
Date of Birth2 September 1971 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024) 53 Years
BirthplaceShimoga, Mysore State (now Karnataka)
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownNarasimharajapura, Karnataka
SchoolVasavi Public School, Shimoga, Karnataka
College/UniversityDayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Educational QualificationB.Tech in Industrial and Production Engineering [4]Zee TV
Religion Hinduism
CasteNayaka (Scheduled Tribe) [5]News 18
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian [6]Bangalore Mirror
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Note: Ahead of Karnataka assembly polls, he announced that he would campaign for the BJP in the elections; however, he cleared that he was not going to join the party or contest the election. [7]The Hindu
HobbiesPlaying cricket, cooking
ControversiesTiff with Co-Actress
In 2009, in an interview, Sudeepa shared that while shooting for the film ‘Just Maath Maathalli,’ the Indian actress Ramya behaved rudely on the sets. Ramya also passed some negative comments against Sudeepa. Later, they resolved their issues. [8]The Times of India

Accused of Slapping a Film Director
In 2010, he was accused of slapping the Indian film director Sagar. However, he denied the rumours and said that he never misbehaved with his colleagues. [9]The Times of India

Problem with the Indian Actor Dr. Shiva Rajkumar
In 2011, there were rumours that during one of his cricket matches, he had a fight with the Indian actor Dr. Shiva Rajkumar. However, when Sudeepa was asked about it, he said that their fans were responsible for creating misunderstandings between them. [10]The Times of India

Cheating Allegations by Film Producers
In 2023, the Indian film producer MN Kumar organised a press conference and accused Sudeepa of ignoring Kumar after taking an advance payment for a film which he had taken seven years ago. Later, Sudeepa filed a defamation case against Kumar. Kumar's allegations was supported by another film producer Rehman. Rehman said that he once made an advance payment of Rs 5 lakh to Sudeepa but got only Rs 1.80 lakh in return. [11]The Indian Express

Twitter War with Ajay Devgn
In 2022, he made a tweet that 'Hindi is no more a national language.' The Indian actor Ajay Devgn did not like this comment and tweeted 'Hindi will always be our national language.' Their comments started a war on Twitter and people also started commenting on their tweets. [12]India Today
Sudeepa and Ajay Devgn's tweets
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried

Note: In 2015, he filed for divorce, however, later, he reunited with his wife. [13]The Indian Express
Affairs/GirlfriendsNithya Menen (rumoured; actress) [14]Chitramala
Sudeepa's rumoured girlfriend Nithya Menen
• Meena (rumoured; actress) (There were rumours that he got married to Meena, but both denied it.) [15]Bollywood Shaadis
Sudeepa's rumoured girlfriend Meena
Marriage Date18 October 2001
Sudeepa's wedding picture
Family
Wife/SpousePriya Radhakrishna (worked in an airline company and a bank)
Sudeepa with his wife and daughter
ChildrenDaughter- Sanvi Sudeep (singer; born in 2004)
Sudeepa with his daughter
ParentsFather- Sanjeev Manjappa (hotelier)
Mother- Saroja
Sudeep with his parents
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister(s)- Sujatha Sanjeev and Surekha Sanjeev (elder)
Sudeepa with his sisters
Favourites
Actor(s)Vishnuvardhan, Upendra, Rajnikanth, Brad Pitt
Actress(es)Kajol, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Aishwarya Rai
FoodDosa, Veg-Biriyani, Ragi Mudde-Roti, Tandoori Dishes
CarMercedes Benz
Restaurant(s)Kudla in Bengaluru
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Lamborghini Aventador [16]The Times of India
• Hummer H3 [17]The Times of India
• BMW M3 [18]The Times of India
• Jeep Compass [19]The Times of India
• BMW M5 (gifted by Salman Khan)
A collage of Sudeepa with his car gifted by Salman Khan
• Jaguar XL
• Audi
• Mini Cooper
• Innova
• Land Rover Range Rover
• Ford Endeavor
Bike Collection• Harley Davidson
• Heritage Softail Classic
• Yamaha YZF-R1
• Royal Enfield Classic
• Yamaha RX 100
• BMW R 1200 [20]Asianet News
Expensive Things/ValuablesRichard Mille watch worth Rs 1.5 crore [21]The Times of India
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)Rs 5 crore [22]Financial Express
Assets/Properties• An apartment worth Rs 20 crores [23]The Times of India
Sudeepa's mansion
• Guest Houses [24]The Times of India
• Land in Bangalore [25]The Times of India
Net Worth (approx.)Rs 125 Crores (as of 2023) [26]The Times of India

Sudeepa

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sudeepa

  • He grew up in Shimoga Karnataka.

    Sudeepa's childhood picture

    Sudeepa’s childhood picture

  • He was a good cricketer in his college days and even represented at the state level in Under-17 and 19 teams.
  • He attended the Roshan Taneja School of Acting in Mumbai to gain confidence in acting.
  • Before starting his career as an actor, he worked at a clothes store, did photoshoots, and even played cricket for money. At that time, he used to earn Rs 500 per month. [27]Filmibeat
  • He has acted in many Kannada films like Huchcha (2001), Kiccha (2003), Mussanjemaatu (2008), Veera Madakari (2009), Just Maath Maathalli (2010), Eega (2012), The Villain (2018), and Pailwaan (2019).

    Eega

    Eega

  • He gained immense popularity with the 2001 Kannada film ‘Huchcha’ after which his fans named him Kichcha Sudeep.

    Huchcha

    Huchcha

  • Sudeepa has lent his voice to many Kannada songs like “Sontada” from the film ‘Chandu’ (2002), “Jinta Tha” from the film ‘Veera Madakari’ (2009; also composer), “Hale Radio” from the film ‘Kempe Gowda’ (2011), “Huna Huna” from the film ‘Kotigobba 2’ (2016), and “Ivale Nanna Hudugi” from the film ‘Naa Panta Kano’ (2017).
  • Sudeepa has produced a few Kannada films like ‘No 73, Shanthi Nivasa’ (2007), ‘Raajaru’ (2017; also presenter), ‘Ambi Ning Vayassaytho’ (2018; also screenplay writer), and ’83’ (2021; presenter in Kannada dubbed).
  • As director-writer, he has worked in various Kannada films like ‘Veera Madakari’ (2009; also screenwriter), ‘Just Maath Maathalli’ (2010; dialogue writer), ‘Kempe Gowda’ (2011; also screenwriter), and ‘Maanikya’ (2014; also screenwriter).
  • He has appeared in a few Hindi films like ‘Rann’ (2010) ‘Phoonk 2’ (2010), ‘Rakta Charitra’ (2010), ‘Rakta Charitra 2’ (2010), and ‘Dabangg 3’ (2019).

    Dabbang 3

    Dabbang 3

  • Some of his Telugu films as an actor are ‘Rakta Charitra’ (2010), ‘Eega’ (2012), ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ (2015), and ‘Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy’ (2019).

    Sudeepa in Baahubali- The Beginning

    Sudeepa in Baahubali- The Beginning

  • He has also appeared in a few Tamil films such as ‘Naan Ee’ (2012), ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ (2015), ‘Puli’ (2015), and ‘Mudinja Ivana Pudi’ (2016).

    Mudinja Ivana Pudi

    Mudinja Ivana Pudi

  • As a narrator, he has worked in various Kannada films like ‘Kraanthiveera Sangolli Raayanna’ (2012), ‘Shravani Subramanya’ (2013), ‘Bangalore 560023’ (2015), ‘Thayige Thakka Maga’ (2018), and ‘Udgharsha’ (2019).
  • Since 2013, he has been hosting the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Kannada,’ aired on Colors.

    Bigg Boss Kannada

    Bigg Boss Kannada

  • In 2013, Sudeepa, along with other actors, gave voiceover for the TeachAids interactive software, which was developed at Stanford University.
  • He is considered one of the highest-paid actors in Kannada films. In 2013, he was listed in the Forbes list of top 100 celebrities of India.
  • In 2013, he started an event management company Stage 360°.
  • He has appeared as a guest in various Kannada TV shows like ‘Majaa Talkies’ (2015), ‘Weekend with Ramesh’ (2016), ‘Cooku With Kirikku’ (2021), and ‘Geluvina Saradara Vikrant Rona’ (2022).

    Geluvina Saradara Vikrant Rona

    Geluvina Saradara Vikrant Rona

  • In 2016, he worked as a producer in the Kannada TV serial ‘Vaarasdaara.’
  • In 2022, he hosted the OTT reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Kannada OTT;’ which streamed on Voot.
  • In 2022, he was criticised for promoting the online app Rummy Games which may cause financial losses to people. [28]News 18

    Sudeepa in a rummy game app ad

    Sudeepa in a rummy game app ad

  • He has been appointed as the brand ambassador of various brands like Joyalukkas, Bangalore Traffic Police Department, Income Tax Department, Intex Technologies (India) Mobiles, and Paragon Footwear.

    Sudeepa as brand ambassador of Joyalukkas

    Sudeepa as brand ambassador of Joyalukkas

  • He has played cricket in various seasons of the ‘Celebrity Cricket League.’ He has also captained the team Karnataka Bulldozers.

    Sudeepa's team Karnataka Bulldozers

    Sudeepa’s team Karnataka Bulldozers

  • He is a decent cook and can make 30 dishes with eggs.
  • He has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Thums Up, Paytm, and OLX.

  • Sudeepa has appeared in print ads for a few brands such as Namma11 App, Denver, and Flipkart.

    Sudeepa appeared in Namma 11 ad

    Sudeepa appeared in Namma 11 ad

  • He follows a regular workout regimen to remain fit.

    Sudeepa at a gym

    Sudeepa at a gym

  • He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.

    Sudeepa with his pet dog

    Sudeepa with his pet dog

  • He does not like eating rice. [29]Bangalore Mirror
  • Sudeepa loves to travel by helicopter which costs him around Rs 15 lakh-20 lakh per trip.
  • He once rejected an endorsement deal of Rs 5 crore. [30]The Times of India
  • He has started a film production company named Kiccha Creations.
  • He has been actively involved in various social welfare activities. In 2021, Sudeepa, along with a few other celebrities, organised a charity event named “Checkmate Covid.”
  • In 2021, his account was suspended for cheating in an online charity event against the chess champion Viswanathan Anand.
  • He has also started an NGO named Kiccha Sudeepa Charitable Society to help needy children. During the coronavirus pandemic, he helped the Kannada film artists and technicians by helping them in getting work. His NGO has also adopted Aavige village and four schools.

    Kiccha Sudeepa Charitable Society

    Kiccha Sudeepa Charitable Society

  • On the suggestion of a numerologist, he changed his name from Sudeep to Sudeepa. [31]The Times of India