Sudhakar (actor)
Sudhakar | |
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Born | Betha Sudhakar May 18, 1959 (aged 57) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor & Producer |
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.
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
Telugu
Actor
Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Sankranthi | Telugu | Anji | |
2004 | Cheppave Chirugali | Telugu | ||
2003 | Fools | Telugu | Satti Pandu | |
2002 | Gemini | Telugu | Khanna | |
2001 | Family Circus | Telugu | Anji | |
2001 | Snehamante Idera | Telugu | Krishna Moorthy "Kittu" | |
2001 | Chinna | Telugu | ||
2001 | Ninnu Choodalani | Telugu | ||
2001 | Kushi | Telugu | Dance Master | |
2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata | Telugu | Pandu | |
2000 | Choosoddaam Randi | Telugu | Kasi | |
1999 | Abhishekam | Telugu | ||
1999 | Postman | Telugu | Bullebbayi | |
1999 | Maa Balaji | Telugu | ||
1999 | Yamajathakudu | Telugu | Pichaiah | |
1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Telugu | Harishchandra | |
1999 | Raja | Telugu | Balu | |
1999 | Swapnalokam | Telugu | ||
1998 | Auto Driver | Telugu | ||
1998 | Snehitulu | Telugu | ||
1998 | Shrimati Vellosta | Telugu | Ravi's friend | |
1998 | Suprabhatam | Telugu | Tatabbai | |
1998 | Pelli Peetalu | Telugu | Veera Babu | |
1998 | Pelli Kanuka | Telugu | Bholak Singh | |
1997 | Pattukondi Chooddaam | Telugu | ||
1997 | Subhakankshalu | Telugu | Gopi | |
1997 | Dongaata | Telugu | Techhal | |
1997 | Ugadi | Telugu | ||
1997 | Hitler | Telugu | Kantha Rao | |
1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | Telugu | Babu Rao | |
1997 | Suswagatham | Telugu | Shanmukha Sharma | |
1997 | Muddula Mogudu | Telugu | Giri | |
1997 | Pellichesukundam | Telugu | Subba Rao | |
1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Telugu | Goldman | |
1996 | Bombay Priyudu | Telugu | Pyarelal | |
1996 | Pavitra Bandham | Telugu | Prasad | |
1996 | Little Soldiers | Telugu | Seshagiri's son | |
1996 | Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | Telugu | Lingaraju | |
1995 | Shubhamastu | Telugu | Erupu | |
1995 | Raja Simham | Telugu | ||
1995 | Sisindri | Telugu | Jakkanna | |
1995 | Ali Baba Adbhuta Deepam | Telugu | ||
1995 | Sankalpam | Telugu | Madhu | |
1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Telugu | Balu | |
1994 | Teerpu | Telugu | Satti Pandu | |
1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Telugu | Bulli Beneerji | |
1994 | Allari Premikudu | Telugu | Pandem Chandredra Rao | |
1994 | Bhale Pellam | Telugu | ||
1993 | Aashayam | Telugu | Manoj | |
1993 | Allari Priyudu | Telugu | Buchchi Babu | |
1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Telugu | Raja | |
1992 | Nagaradalli Nayakaru | Kannada | Sunil,Chi.Gurudatt,Malashree | |
1992 | 420 | Telugu | Mohanlal | |
1992 | Golmaal Govindam | Telugu | ||
1992 | Pachchani Samsaram | Telugu | ||
1992 | Peddarikam | Telugu | Prasad | |
1992 | Asadhyulu | Telugu | Vinod | |
1991 | Stuartpuram Police Station | Telugu | Constable | |
1991 | Kobbari Bondam | Telugu | ||
1991 | Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | Telugu | Pavan Kumar | |
1990 | Chinnari Muddula Papa | Telugu | Sudhakar | |
1990 | Raja Vikramarka | Telugu | Kireeti | |
1990 | Kodama Simham | Telugu | ||
1989 | State Rowdy | Telugu | Mantri | |
1989 | Ontari Poratam | Telugu | Kesava Scientist | |
1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Telugu | Rekha's brother | |
1989 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Telugu | Chakradhar | |
1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Telugu | ||
1988 | Samsaram | Telugu | ||
1988 | Prithviraj | Telugu | ||
1987 | Aatma Bandhuvulu | Telugu | ||
1987 | Chakravarthy | Telugu | ||
1987 | Majnu | Telugu | Alekhya's husband | |
1986 | Chantabbai | Telugu | ||
1986 | Tandra Paparayudu | Telugu | Vengal Rayudu | |
1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | Telugu | ||
1983 | Prema Pichollu | Telugu | ||
1983 | Konte Kodallu | Telugu | ||
1982 | Kalavari Samsaram | Telugu | Uday | |
1982 | Chilipi Vayasu | Telugu | ||
1981 | Ooriki Ichina Maata | Telugu | Koti | |
1981 | Bhogimantalu | Telugu | Lakshmana | |
1981 | Agni Poolu | Telugu | Bobby Shivam | |
1980 | Pavitra Prema | Telugu | ||
1979 | Kalyana Ramudu | Telugu |
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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2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | |
1990 | Athisaya Piravi | |
1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | |
1988 | Kai Naattu | |
1982 | Mamiyara Marumagala | |
1982 | Thunaivi | |
1981 | Tharayil Vazhum Meengal | |
1981 | Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru | |
1981 | Pen Manam Pesugirathu | |
1981 | Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile | |
1981 | Pennin Vazhkai | |
1980 | Rusi Kanda Poonai | Ramesh |
1980 | Malargale Malarungal | |
1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | |
1980 | Karumbu Vil | |
1980 | Edhir Veettu Jannal | |
1980 | Azhaithal Varuven | |
1980 | Chinnajiru Kiliye | |
1980 | Anna Paravai | |
1980 | Thai Pongal | |
1980 | Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti | |
1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Sudhakar |
1980 | Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam | |
1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Murthy |
1979 | Sakkalathi | |
1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Sudhakar |
1979 | Inikkum Ilamai | |
1979 | Karai Kadantha Oruthi | |
1979 | Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu | |
1979 | Manthoppu Killiye | |
1978 | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Paranjothi |
Hindi
Year | Film | Role |
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1983 | Shubh Kaamna | Gyanshankar |
References
- ^ "Interview with Comedian Sudhakar". telugucinema.com. 2006. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012.
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