Sunil (actor)

Sunil Varma (born 28 February 1974), known mononymously as Sunil, is an Indian actor who is known for his works in the Telugu films. Noted for his comic roles, Sunil acted in over 177 films in his career. He has won three state Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South.

Sunil played a lead role in Andala Ramudu (2006) and later went on to star in several films including commercial successes like S. S. Rajamouli-directed Maryada Ramanna (2010), Poola Rangadu (2012), Tadakha (2013) and Colour Photo (2020).

Career
Sunil's career began on a slow note with movies like Second Hand (which was stopped from production), and Peruleni Cinema. Prema kadha and Swayamvaram were his first real opportunities in the industry. Chiru Navvutho and Nuvve Kavali were the first films that he acted in. Nuvve Kavali was the first one to release.

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

Personal life
Sunil hails from Bhimavaram of Andhra Pradesh, India. Sunil celebrated his 40th birthday for a noble cause donating to a blind school and spending time with them.

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)

Dubbing artist

 * Santhanam (OKOK)
 * Sathyan (Snehitudu'')