Sunil ✓
Actor

Sunil

Active Telugu Film Industry Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.1/10
  • FromBhimavaram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Age46–55
  • Active1996 – Present
  • Updated

Sunil Biography

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Sunil Varma
  • Stage Name: Sunil
  • Date of Birth: 28 February 1974
  • Age: 51 years (as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actor, Comedian
  • Years Active: 1996 – Present

Physical Details

  • Height: Approx. 5 feet 7 inches
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black

Family Background

  • Father: Nallapareddy Venkateswara Rao
  • Mother: Nallapareddy Saraswati
  • Siblings: 1 elder brother (name not publicly disclosed)
  • Spouse: Nallapareddy Naga Sravani
  • Children: 1 daughter

Education

  • College: Andhra University
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight / Film Name
1996 Acting debut with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
1999 Breakthrough as comedian in Nuvvu Naku Nachav
2002 Popular comedy role in Manmadhudu
2004 Hit comedy film Mallishwari
2005 Comedy success in Sontham
2006 Lead role in Maryada Ramanna (first major success as lead actor)
2010 Lead role in Poola Rangadu
2013 Lead role in Tadakha
2021 Character role in Pushpa: The Rise
2022 Supporting/antagonist roles in Ala Vaikunta Puramulo
2022 Appeared in RRR (character role)
2023 Key role in Jailer
2023 Antagonist role in Leo
2024 Recent film Mark Antony (lead/strong supporting role)

Recent Activity

  • Current Role: Journalist at India Today
  • Coverage Area: Jammu & Kashmir
  • Recent Assignments: Reporting on security operations in Kathua
  • Covering search operations following suspicious terrorist movements

Topics Covered:

  • National political issues
  • International affairs
  • Regional security developments
  • Active Period: January 2026 (ongoing)

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
2002 Best Comedian – Telugu Nandi Award Nuvvu Naku Nachav Won
2003 Best Comedian – Telugu Filmfare Awards South Manmadhudu Won
2004 Best Comedian – Telugu Nandi Award Mallishwari Won
2006 Best Male Debut / Supporting Actor Filmfare Awards South Maryada Ramanna Nominated
2010 Best Comedian – Telugu SIIMA Awards Poola Rangadu Nominated
2013 Best Comedian – Telugu SIIMA Awards Tadakha Nominated
2021 Best Supporting Actor – Telugu SIIMA Awards Pushpa: The Rise Nominated
2022 Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Filmfare Awards South Ala Vaikunta Puramulo Nominated

At a Glance

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Social Reach

1,100,000 Instagram
120,000 Twitter / X

About Sunil

Who is Sunil?
Sunil is a Telugu actor and comedian known for comedy, lead, and supporting roles in Tollywood.
What was his acting debut?
He debuted with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996.
What are some of his famous films?
Nuvvu Naku Nachav, Maryada Ramanna, Poola Rangadu, Pushpa: The Rise, RRR.
Has Sunil won any awards?
Yes, he has won multiple Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards South, and received SIIMA nominations.
What kind of roles does he play?
He is known for comedy, lead roles, character roles, and antagonist roles in Telugu films.

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