Karnataka's Kichcha- Sudeep

A director, producer, but most importantly an actor who gives out remarkable performances in the Indian film industry, Kichcha Sudeep has become an unmissable face. Here's to the brilliant acts and films he has given us.

The man ruling Southern Cinema; Image Source: Hans India

Indian audiences love a good potboiler cinema. Making a masala film not only includes a good number of songs and action-packed scenes but is also an art in itself catering to a certain section of the masses. Often underestimated, the actors too have to show their acting chops that are specifically suited for the sensibilities of the fun-loving Indian audience. Hence when S.S. Rajamouli’s blockbuster Eega came out, which was later remade as Makkhi, South Indian actor Sudeep had a huge responsibility on his shoulders to play the antagonist and bring out the desired reaction from the audience. The face of many such masala as well as critically acclaimed films, Sudeep Sanjeev enjoys wide popularity among his fans and followers. A celebrity who has worked primarily in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Cinema, he is affectionately called Kichcha Sudeepa.

Born on 2nd September 1971 in Karnataka’s Shivamogga, Sudeep was initially an Industrial and Production engineer. As it generally goes that engineers never remain in their respective fields, Sudeep too branched out into other options. Acting and cinema became his chosen destiny and Sudeep enrolled himself in the Roshan Taneja School of Acting in Mumbai. His debut film would be the 1997 Thavayya and soon several offers were in line. The engineer finally struck gold and every single film industry wanted to rope him in, mostly for the role of the antagonist.

Now an experienced actor with 25 years of film experience, he has worked in hits such as Rakta Charitra, Bachchan, Ranga SSLC, Kempe Gowda, Dabbang 3 etc.

Not just an actor, Sudeep is a powerhouse of talent and has even donned the hat of the director and producer several times. Directing Kannada films such as No 73 Shanthi Nivasa or Maanikya and producing films under his banner Kiccha Creations, Sudeep has established himself as a popular personality in the south. He has also been a popular face in television and reality shows, as he began to host Bigg Boss Kannada which became a raging success.

One of the most gifted actors in the Kannada film industry, Sudeep has also been vocal about social issues such as AIDS and covid-19. The actor has also been a sports lover in his personal life, with him leading the Karnataka Bulldozers in the Celebrity Cricket League.

A receiver of multiple awards, Sudeep also has several laurels to his name, some of them being the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, Filmfare Awards South, Karnataka State Film Awards etc. While today the dashing actor turns another year older, he continues to charm his audience with his on-screen and off-screen persona, making his way into the heart of his fans and followers.