Actor
Sai Kumar
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
1974 – Present
Sai Kumar Biography
Sai Kumar – Full Information
- Full Name: Pudipeddi Sai Kumar
- Nickname: Sai Kumar
- Profession: Actor, Dubbing Artist, Television Host, Politician
- Date of Birth: 27 July 1960
- Age: 65 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
Family Details
- Father: Pudipeddi Lokanatham (Actor & Writer)
- Mother: Not publicly known
- Brother: Ravi Shankar (Actor & Dubbing Artist)
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Surekha
- Children: Aadi (Actor), one daughter
Education
- Completed schooling and college education in Andhra Pradesh
- Developed interest in acting from a young age due to family background
Career Highlight
| Year | Category | Film / Project | Result / Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Debut (Child Artist) | Devudu Chesina Pelli | Entered film industry |
| 1984 | Supporting Role Recognition | Challenge | Gained early recognition |
| 1990 | Strong Character Role | Neti Dowrjanyam | Noticed for police roles |
| 1992 | Lead Role Emergence | Laati | Established as lead actor |
| 1996 | Breakthrough | Police Story (Kannada) | Major fame, iconic role |
| 1998 | Critical Acclaim | Anthahpuram | Strong performance appreciated |
| 1999 | Popular Role | A.K. 47 | Expanded popularity |
| 2002 | Mass Role | Seema Simham | Strengthened commercial image |
| 2006 | Villain Role Recognition | Samanyudu | Known for intense roles |
| 2010 | Career Revival | Prasthanam | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2014 | Supporting Role Impact | Yevadu | Re-entered mainstream success |
| 2015 | Authority Role Popularity | Pataas | Strong screen presence |
| 2016 | Versatile Roles | Sarrainodu, Janatha Garage | Became top character actor |
| 2017 | Continued Success | Jai Lava Kusa | Popular supporting role |
| 2018 | Powerful Role | Naa Peru Surya | Recognized performance |
| 2019 | Family Role Impact | Maharshi | Emotional supporting role |
| 2021 | Political Role | Yuvarathnaa | Strong presence in Kannada cinema |
| 2022 | Web Series Debut | Gaalivaana | Entered OTT space |
| 2023 | Mass Role | Dasara | Widely appreciated performance |
| 2024 | Senior Character Roles | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Continued relevance |
| 2025 | Ongoing Projects | Sankranthiki Vasthunam | Active in industry |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nandi Awards | Best Villain | Nandi Award | Samanyudu | Won |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) | Filmfare Award | Samanyudu | Won |
| 2009 | AP Cinegoers TV Awards | Best Male Anchor | Best Male Anchor Award | Wow (TV Show) | Won |
| 2009 | Delhi Telugu Academy TV Awards | Best Male Anchor | TV Award | Wow (TV Show) | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nandi Award | Prasthanam | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) | Filmfare Award | Prasthanam | Won |
| 2010 | CineMAA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | CineMAA Award | Prasthanam | Won |
| 2010 | TSR – TV9 Awards | Best Villain | TSR TV9 Award | Prasthanam | Won |
| 2014 | Santosham Awards | Best Villain | Santosham Award | Yevadu | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor (Kannada) | Filmfare Award | RangiTaranga | Won |
| 2015 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | SIIMA Award | RangiTaranga | Won |
| 2015 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actor (Kannada) | IIFA Award | RangiTaranga | Won |
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | SIIMA Award | Bharaate | Won |
About Sai Kumar
Sai Kumar is an Indian actor, dubbing artist, and television host known for Telugu and Kannada films.
He is famous for his deep voice, powerful dialogue delivery, and films like Police Story and Prasthanam.
Yes, he is one of the most respected dubbing artists in South India.
His son Aadi is also a film actor.
Police Story (1996) is considered his most iconic film.