Sudhakar (actor)
Sudhakar Betha is a South Indian film actor. He acted more than 600 films in Telugu, Tamil languages. He produced several films in Telugu, including the super hit Yamudiki Mogudu.
Sudhakar | |
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Born | Betha Sudhakar 18 May 1959 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor & Producer |
Background
Sudhakar was born in Markapuram,Prakasam district. His father was a deputy collector who traveled all across Andhra Pradesh.[1] He studied till intermediate in Andhra-Christian College, Guntur and then joined a Madras film institute and ventured into films.
Film career
Telugu films
In the beginning days in the Telugu film industry he was a lead actor in Srushti Rahasyalu, Oorikicchina Maata, Bhogi Mantalu, Konte Kodallu and others. He then started doing comedy roles which fit him well. He is famous for his peculiar voice modulation. He became a popular comedian in the 1980s and 90s by his dialogue pronunciation.
Tamil films
After intermediate, Sudhakar went to Madras and joined the Madras Film Institute in 1976. There he met Chiranjeevi and Hari Prasad who were his classmates. Among the three, Sudhakar got the first chance to act as a hero with actress Radhika in a Tamil movie Kizhakke Pogum Rail which was a super hit. He then established himself as an actor in Tamil, enjoyed a 100-day run in three of his very few Tamil movies. He and Radhika were a hit pair, acting together in 11 films.
Awards
He won the Nandi Award for best comedian twice for the films Peddarikam and Snehitulu.
Filmography
Actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Pavitra Prema | ||
1981 | Agni Poolu | Bobby Shivam | |
1981 | Bhogimantalu | Lakshmana | |
1981 | Ooriki Ichina Maata | Koti | |
1982 | Chilipi Vayasu | ||
1982 | Kalavari Samsaram | Uday | |
1983 | Konte Kodallu | ||
1983 | Prema Pichollu | ||
1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | ||
1986 | Kaliyuga Krishnudu | ||
1986 | Tandra Paparayudu | Vengal Rayudu | |
1986 | Chantabbai | Pattabhi | |
1987 | Majnu | Alekhya's husband | |
1987 | Chakravarthy | ||
1987 | Aatma Bandhuvulu | ||
1988 | Prithviraj | ||
1988 | Samsaram | ||
1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | ||
1989 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Chakradhar | |
1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Rekha's brother | |
1989 | Ontari Poratam | Kesava | |
1989 | State Rowdy | Mantri | |
1990 | Kodama Simham | ||
1990 | Raja Vikramarka | Kireeti | |
1990 | Chinnari Muddula Papa | Sudhakar | |
1991 | Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | Pavan Kumar | |
1991 | Kobbari Bondam | ||
1991 | Stuartpuram Police Station | Constable | |
1992 | Asadhyulu | Vinod | |
1992 | Peddarikam | Prasad | |
1992 | Pachchani Samsaram | ||
1992 | Golmaal Govindam | ||
1992 | 420 | Mohanlal | |
1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Raja | |
1993 | Allari Priyudu | Buchchi Babu | |
1993 | Aashayam | Manoj | |
1994 | Bhale Pellam | ||
1994 | Allari Premikudu | Pandem Chandredra Rao | |
1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Bulli Beneerji | |
1994 | Teerpu | Satti Pandu | |
1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Balu | |
1995 | Sankalpam | Madhu | |
1995 | Ali Baba Adbhuta Deepam | ||
1995 | Sisindri | Madanna | |
1995 | Raja Simham | ||
1995 | Shubhamastu | Erupu | |
1996 | Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | Lingaraju | |
1996 | Little Soldiers | Seshagiri's son | |
1996 | Pavitra Bandham | Prasad | |
1996 | Bombay Priyudu | Pyarelal | |
1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Goldman | |
1997 | Pellichesukundam | Subba Rao | |
1997 | Muddula Mogudu | Giri | |
1997 | Suswagatham | Shanmukha Sharma | |
1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | Babu Rao | |
1997 | Hitler | Kantha Rao | |
1997 | Ugadi | ||
1997 | Dongaata | Techhal | |
1997 | Subhakankshalu | Gopi | |
1997 | Pattukondi Chooddaam | ||
1998 | Pelli Kanuka | Bholak Singh | |
1998 | Pelli Peetalu | Veera Babu | |
1998 | Suprabhatam | Tatabbai | |
1998 | Shrimati Vellosta | Ravi's friend | |
1998 | Snehitulu | ||
1998 | Auto Driver | ||
1999 | Swapnalokam | ||
1999 | Raja | Balu | |
1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Harishchandra | |
1999 | Yamajathakudu | Pichaiah | |
1999 | Maa Balaji | ||
1999 | Postman | Bullebbayi | |
1999 | Abhishekam | ||
2000 | Nuvvu Vastavani | ||
2000 | Choosoddaam Randi | Kasi | |
2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata | Pandu | |
2001 | Navvuthu Bathakalira | ||
2001 | Kushi | Dance Master | |
2001 | Ninnu Choodalani | ||
2001 | Chinna | ||
2001 | Snehamante Idera | Krishna Moorthy "Kittu" | |
2001 | Family Circus | Anji | |
2002 | Neetho Cheppalani | ||
2002 | Gemeni | Khanna | |
2003 | Juniors | Vagabond | |
2003 | Fools | Satti Pandu | |
2004 | Cheppave Chirugali | ||
2005 | Sankranthi | Anji | |
2005 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Villager | |
2017 | E EE |
Producer
Year | Film | Director |
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1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
1989 | Tatayya Pelli Manavadi Shobhanam | Sahithi |
1993 | Parugo Parugu | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
1994 | Kishkindakanda | T. Prabhakar |
Tamil
Year | Film | Role |
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1978 | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Paranjothi |
1979 | Inikkum Ilamai | |
1979 | Manthoppu Kiliye | |
1979 | Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu | |
1979 | Karai Kadantha Oruthi | |
1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Sudhakar |
1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Murthy |
1979 | Chakkalathi | |
1980 | Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam | |
1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Sudhakar |
1980 | Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti | |
1980 | Thai Pongal | |
1980 | Anna Paravai | |
1980 | Chinnajiru Kiliye | |
1980 | Azhaithal Varuven | |
1980 | Edhir Veettu Jannal | |
1980 | Karumbu Vil | |
1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | |
1980 | Malargale Malarungal | |
1980 | Rusi Kanda Poonai | Ramesh |
1981 | Pennin Vazhkai | |
1981 | Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile | |
1981 | Pen Manam Pesugirathu | |
1981 | Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru | |
1981 | Tharayil Vazhum Meengal | |
1982 | Thunaivi | |
1982 | Mamiyara Marumagala | |
1988 | Kai Naattu | |
1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | |
1990 | Athisaya Piravi | |
2001 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | |
2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Azhagu Meena's husband |
Hindi
Year | Film | Role |
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1983 | Shubh Kaamna | Gyanshankar |
Kannada
Year | Film | Role |
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1992 | Nagaradalli Nayakaru | Dhamu |
References
- "Interview with Comedian Sudhakar". telugucinema.com. 2006. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012.
Actor Sudhakar: Petty politics forced me to leave Tamil films Actor Sudhakar: Petty politics forced me to leave Tamil films