Suman
Born: 1959-08-28 in Madras, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2026
2024
- Viswam as Seetharama Raju
- Ananya
- Bootcut Balaraju as Narayana Patel
- Pambattam
2023
- Puli Meka as Anurag Narayan
- Mystery
- Varisu as Nimisha Nambiar
- Extra Ordinary Man
- Aadikeshava as Maha Kaleshwar Reddy
2022
- Nachindi Girl Friendu as Mukesh Gaurav
- The Legend
- Alluri
- Champion
- Seetharamapuramlo as Rama Reddy
- Khadak
2021
- Ram Asur as Balaram Raju
- Cauliflower
- Madurai Manikkuravar
2020
2019
- Pottu
- Watchman as Rasheed Khan, police officer
- Unarvu as Muthuswamy (CM)
- Samaram
- Mr. Local
- Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven as Mangaram
- Marshal as MGR
- Bharaate
- Crazy Crazy Feeling
- Ayyappa Kataksham
- Sakala Kala Vallabhudu
2018
- Ammammagarillu
- Irumbu Thirai as ACP
2017
- Jaya Janaki Nayaka as Central Minister
- Aakatayi
- Nibunan as Emmanuel
- Vaigai Express
- Angel as Indra
- Si 3 as Ram Prasad
- Muthuramalingam
- Shamantakamani as Jaganath
- Mixture Potlam
- Shekaram Gari Abbayi
2016
- Sowkarpettai as Gothra
- Ethiri En 3
- Dictator
- Sarrainodu as DGP Ranjit
2015
- Gabbar Is Back as Digvijay Patil
- Adithya (Creative Genius)
- Yennai Arindhaal as Muruganandham
- Rudhramadevi as Hari Hara Devudu
- Apoorva Mahan
- Subramanyam For Sale as Reddappa
- Sankarabharanam
- Ketugadu as Rathan Roy
2014
- Oka Laila Kosam as Karthik's Father
- Thalaivan
- Legend as Hero's Father
2013
- Alex Pandian as Sneha
- Shadow
- Jagadguru Adi Shankara as Kapala Marthanda Raju
- Sahasam as Satyanarayana Varma
- Careebeyans
- Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam
- Saradaga Ammayitho
2012
- Dhenikaina Ready
- Dhammu as Veerasimha
- Endukante Premanta as Sravanthi's Father
- Murattu Kaalai as Varadharajan
2011
- Dookudu as Commissioner Ramprasad
- Ilaingan as Rajanayagam
- Teja Bhai and Family as Karta
- Engeyum Kadhal as Rajasekhar
- Swayam krushi
2010
- Leader as C.M. Sanjeevayya
- Jhummandi Naadam as Sravya's Father
- Apoorvaragam as Pilipose Melipra
- Thambi Arjuna
- Sivappu Mazhai
2009
- Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja as Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
- Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded as Nanthakrishna Naina
- Padikathavan as Samarasimha Reddy
2008
- Bindaas
- Vaana
- Kuruvi as Kochadaiyaaan aka Kochcha
- Aegan as John Chinnappa
- Mr. Medhavi
- Aadi Vishnu
- Pourudu
- Arjun
2007
- Vijayadasami as Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao
- Sivaji: The Boss as Adisheshan
- Okkadunnadu as Gowri Shankar
- Toss
- Sri Satyanarayana Swamy
2006
- Sri Ramadasu as Lord Rama
- Style as Anchor in the dance competition
- Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu as Gangadharam
- Amma Cheppindi as Major K. L. Chowdary, the Principal
2005
- Sravana Masam
- Naa Alludu as Venkayya Naidu
- Nuvvante Nakishtam
- Balu
- Mahanandi as Police Inspector
2004
- Venky as Special Appearance
- Apparao Driving School as Dr. Chandra Shekar
- Athade Oka Sainyam as Raghava Rao
- Leelamahal Centre
2003
- Kalyana Ramudu
- Gangotri as Narasimha
- Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu
2001
2000
- Devullu as Lord Venkateshwara
- Sammakka Sarakka
- Febraury 14, Necklace Road as CID Detective
1999
1997
- Annamayya as Lord Venkateswara
- Jackie Chan
- Priyamaina Srivaaru
- Surya Putrulu
1996
1986
1985
- En Selvame
- Nyayam Meere Cheppali as Prabhakar
- Mangalya Bandham
- Darja Donga
1984
- Merupu Daadi as Raaja
- Sitara as Raju
1981
- Kadal Meengal
- Thee as Inspector Ravishankar 'Ravi'
- Aaradhanai
- Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum
- Enakkaga Kaathiru
- Ellam Inbamayyam