Sudeep is an Indian actor, who mainly works in Kannada films. Popular among his fans as Kichcha Sudeep, and Deepu, he is not just an actor but also a producer, television presenter, and a Director. Let’s have an extended look at the age, height, weight, wife, caste, family, and biography of the Sudeep.
Biography
Sudeep was born on 2 September 1973 (Age 50 Years; in 2023) in Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. He gained a B.tech in Mechanical Engineering degree from the Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru. He is best known for portraying the role in the Telugu film “Eega.”
Physical appearance
| Height | 6’ 1” Feet Inches |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 41 Inches Waist: 34 Inches Biceps: 14 Inches |
Family, Education, and Caste
Sudeep belongs to a Hindu family. Sudeep belongs to a Valmiki Nayaka caste. His father is Sanjeev Manjappa, and his mother, Saroja, is a homemaker.
Girlfriend, Wife, and Children’s
Sudeep first met Priya Radhakrishnan in Bengaluru in 2000. Both soon got married in the following year in 2001. Couple blessed with daughter Saanvi Sudeep, born in 2004. Priya Radhakrishnan is from a Nair family of Kerala.
In 2015, the couple filed divorce papers in the family court in Bengaluru, on mutual consent to separate.
Later in 2017, Sudeep And Wife Priya Withdraw Divorce Case for the sake of their daughter Sanvi.
Career
Sudeep started his acting career in 1997 with the “Thayavva.” Unfortunately, the film failed at the box office.
Next, he acted in “Huchcha” which proved to be a turning point of his career, which was his first commercial success.
He produced, directed, and acted in the 2006 romantic drama film “My Autograph.” In 2012, he played a negative role in S. S. Rajamouli’s “Eega” The movie was a commercial success. After that, Sudeep acted in many successful movies including “Vishnuvardhana” (2011), “Ranna” (2015), “Baahubali: The Beginning” (2015), “Hebbuli” (2017), “Ambi Ning Vayassaytho” (2018), “Pailwaan” (2019), and “Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy” (2019). In 2019, he was seen playing a negative role in the action film “Dabangg 3“.
Salary/Net Worth
Sudeep gets paid more than ₹6 to 10 crore per film. For hosting a single episode of a tv reality show, he charges Rs. 4 crores.
Controversy
- In 2010, the actor was accused of slapping director Sagar on the sets of his movie Kanwarlal.
- in 2011, Sudeep and Shivanna, who apparently had a spat on the field during the cricket match in Hubli.
- In 2009, Sudeep said that he was upset with the rude behaviour of actress’s Ramya on the set film Just Maathmatalli
Favourite Things
- His all-time favorite Food is Dosa.
- His favorite sport is cricket.
- Playing cricket is his Hobbies.
Cars/Bikes Collection
Sudeep has a huge love for automobiles and has an incredible collection of bikes and cars.
He also owns a lot of luxury vehicles that include Range Rover, BMW M5, Ford Endeavor, and Jaguar XL.
Brand Endorsement
Sudeep endorsed brands like Intex, RummyCircle, Joyalukkas, Tata Sky, Indus 555-D TMT, OLX, and more.
Interesting facts
- Apart from acting, Sudeep also has excellent hosting skills. He hosts the popular television reality show Bigg Boss Kannada from its starting.
- Salman Khan Gifted Most luxury Car BMW M5 Of Kiccha Sudeep, which cost is Rs 1.5 crore.
- He was voted No 22 in the ‘Top 100 Celebrities Of India’ list by Forbes Magazine(India Edition)
- During college, he led in under-17 and under-19 cricket.
- When he entered the film industry, Sudeep had to live on Rs.500 per month.
- Though his father was a well-settled Hotelier, Sudeep never took Money from the Family.
- Sudeep joined Roshan Taneja Acting School in Mumbai with the intention of acting and overcame the problem of ‘shyness.’
- He is CAPTAIN of Karnataka Bulldozers, one of the Cricket Franchise of Celebrity Cricket League.
- Sudeep can cook 30 variety dishes of eggs
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Filmfare Awards South – Till now Sudeep have won 4 Filmfare Awards
- Karnataka State Film Awards-Best Actor for film Nandhi.
- SIIMA Awards-Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu for film Eega
- Nandi Awards – Best Villain for film Eega
RESOURCES
- Pinkvilla.com
- Twitter, Instagram, and more – IMAGE SOURCE
