Suman
August 28, 1959 (67 years old) in Madras, India
Suman is an Indian film actor known for his work predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was one of the most prominent stars of Telugu cinema during the 1980s. He has also played the roles of Gods like Venkateswara, Shiva, and Rama in Telugu. Suman has also starred in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He enacted the historic character Pazhayamveedan Chandhu Nambiar in the biopic Pazhassi Raja. Suman started his career in the role of a police officer in the Tamil movie Neechal Kulam (1977) produced by T.R.Rammanna. Then he appeared in Tamil film Thee (1981) where he played a sincere police officer. In more than 3 decades, he acted more than 150 films as a hero in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and English language films. He returned to acting by playing the villain in the Tamil films Sivaji and Kuruvi. He was cast as the main antagonist in the Malayalam movie Sagar alias Jacky. He won Nandi Award for Best Actor for the film Bava Bavamaridi. Suman is also starred in the Hollywood film Death And Taxis.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · Harudu as
- 2023 · Mystery as
- 2023 · Puli Meka as Anurag Narayan
- 2023 · Varisu as Nimisha Nambiar
- 2022 · Nachindi Girl Friendu as Mukesh Gaurav
- 2022 · The Legend as
- 2021 · Ram Asur as Balaram Raju
- 2019 · Mr. Local as
- 2019 · Watchman as Rasheed Khan, police officer
- 2019 · Pottu as
- 2018 · Ammammagarillu as
- 2017 · Angel as Indra
- 2017 · Jaya Janaki Nayaka as Central Minister
- 2017 · Nibunan as Emmanuel
- 2017 · Vaigai Express as
- 2017 · Aakatayi as
- 2017 · Si 3 as Ram Prasad
- 2016 · Ethiri En 3 as
- 2016 · Sarrainodu as DGP Ranjit
- 2016 · Sowkarpettai as Gothra
- 2015 · Adithya (Creative Genius) as
- 2015 · Yennai Arindhaal as Muruganandham
- 2014 · Thalaivan as
- 2012 · Dhenikaina Ready as
- 2008 · Bindaas as
- 2008 · Vaana as
- 2007 · Vijayadasami as Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao
- 2007 · Sivaji: The Boss as Adisheshan
- 2005 · Nuvvante Nakishtam as
- 2003 · Kalyana Ramudu as
- 2000 · Devullu as Lord Venkateshwara
- 2000 · Sammakka Sarakka as
- 1994 · Athiradi Padai as
- 1992 · Chakravyuham as
- 1992 · Pattudala as
- 1991 · Aathma Bandham as
- 1990 · 20va Sathabdam as
- 1985 · Mangalya Bandham as
- 1983 · Neti Bharatam as
- 1983 · Vasanthame Varuga as
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- Future · Pandimuni as
- 2024 · Ananya as
- 2022 · Seetharamapuramlo as Rama Reddy
- 2022 · Alluri as
- 2021 · Madurai Manikkuravar as
- 2019 · Bharaate as
- 2017 · Shamantakamani as Jaganath
- 2016 · Dictator as
- 2015 · Subramanyam For Sale as Reddappa
- 2015 · Ketugadu as Rathan Roy
- 2014 · Legend as Hero's Father
- 2013 · Saradaga Ammayitho as
- 2013 · Shadow as
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Rajasekhar
- 2010 · Jhummandi Naadam as Sravya's Father
- 2010 · Sivappu Mazhai as
- 2008 · Arjun as
- 2008 · Mr. Medhavi as
- 2008 · Pourudu as
- 2007 · Okkadunnadu as Gowri Shankar
- 2006 · Sri Ramadasu as Lord Rama
- 2006 · Style as Anchor in the dance competition
- 2005 · Mahanandi as Police Inspector
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Apparao Driving School as Dr. Chandra Shekar
- 2004 · Venky as Special Appearance
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Raghava Rao
- 2003 · Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu as
- 2001 · Neelambari as
- 2001 · Ammo Bomma as
- 1997 · Surya Putrulu as
- 1993 · Chinna Alludu as
- 1990 · Kondaveeti Rowdy as
- 1984 · Merupu Daadi as Raaja
- 1984 · Sitara as Raju
- Future · Idhi Naadhi as Fakhir
- 2026 · Bheemseri as
- 2026 · Blood Roses as
- 2025 · Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha as
- 2025 · Ari: My Name is Nobody as
- 2024 · Viswam as Seetharama Raju
- 2024 · Pambattam as
- 2024 · Bootcut Balaraju as Narayana Patel
- 2023 · Extra Ordinary Man as
- 2023 · Aadikeshava as Maha Kaleshwar Reddy
- 2022 · Champion as
- 2022 · Khadak as
- 2021 · Cauliflower as
- 2020 · Prema Pipasi as
- 2019 · Samaram as
- 2019 · Ayyappa Kataksham as
- 2019 · Marshal as MGR
- 2019 · Unarvu as Muthuswamy (CM)
- 2019 · Crazy Crazy Feeling as
- 2019 · Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven as Mangaram
- 2019 · Sakala Kala Vallabhudu as
- 2018 · Irumbu Thirai as ACP
- 2017 · Shekaram Gari Abbayi as
- 2017 · Mixture Potlam as
- 2017 · Muthuramalingam as
- 2015 · Sankarabharanam as
- 2015 · Apoorva Mahan as
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Hari Hara Devudu
- 2015 · Gabbar Is Back as Digvijay Patil
- 2014 · Oka Laila Kosam as Karthik's Father
- 2013 · Careebeyans as
- 2013 · Jagadguru Adi Shankara as Kapala Marthanda Raju
- 2013 · Sahasam as Satyanarayana Varma
- 2013 · Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam as
- 2013 · Alex Pandian as Sneha
- 2012 · Murattu Kaalai as Varadharajan
- 2012 · Endukante Premanta as Sravanthi's Father
- 2012 · Dhammu as Veerasimha
- 2011 · Dookudu as Commissioner Ramprasad
- 2011 · Swayam krushi as
- 2011 · Teja Bhai and Family as Karta
- 2011 · Teja Bhai and Family as Mohan Kartha
- 2011 · Ilaingan as Rajanayagam
- 2010 · Apoorvaragam as Pilipose Melipra
- 2010 · Leader as C.M. Sanjeevayya
- 2010 · Thambi Arjuna as
- 2009 · Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja as Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
- 2009 · Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded as Nanthakrishna Naina
- 2009 · Padikathavan as Samarasimha Reddy
- 2008 · Aegan as John Chinnappa
- 2008 · Aadi Vishnu as
- 2008 · Kuruvi as Kochadaiyaaan aka Kochcha
- 2007 · Toss as
- 2007 · Sri Satyanarayana Swamy as
- 2006 · Amma Cheppindi as Major K. L. Chowdary, the Principal
- 2006 · Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu as Gangadharam
- 2005 · Naa Alludu as Venkayya Naidu
- 2004 · Leelamahal Centre as
- 2003 · Gangotri as Narasimha
- 2000 · Febraury 14, Necklace Road as CID Detective
- 1999 · Pedda Manushulu as
- 1997 · Priyamaina Srivaaru as
- 1997 · Annamayya as Lord Venkateswara
- 1997 · Jackie Chan as
- 1996 · Naidugaari Kutumbam as
- 1994 · Bhale Mavayya as
- 1993 · Kondapalli Raja as
- 1993 · Bava Bavamaridi as Raju
- 1993 · Rendilla Poojari as
- 1993 · Nakshatra Poratam as
- 1992 · Alexander as
- 1992 · Collector Gari Alludu as
- 1991 · Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam as
- 1991 · Peddinti Alludu as Raja
- 1991 · Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu as
- 1990 · Doshi Nirdoshi as
- 1986 · Chadastapu Mogudu as
- Future · Gentleman 2 as
- 1990 · Qaidi Dada as
- 1985 · Darja Donga as
- 1985 · En Selvame as
- 1985 · Nyayam Meere Cheppali as Prabhakar
- 1982 · Avanukku Nigar Avane as
- 1982 · Darling, Darling, Darling as
- 1981 · Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as
- 1981 · Aaradhanai as
- 1981 · Enakkaga Kaathiru as
- 1981 · Thee as Inspector Ravishankar 'Ravi'
- 1980 · Ilamai Kolam as