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
- Varisu as Nimisha Nambiar
- Mystery
- Puli Meka as Anurag Narayan
- Aadikeshava as Maha Kaleshwar Reddy
- Extra Ordinary Man
- Gang Leader as Hero’s Father
2022
- Nachindi Girl Friendu as Mukesh Gaurav
- The Legend
- Khadak
- Alluri
- Champion
- Seetharamapuramlo as Rama Reddy
2021
- Cauliflower
- Ram Asur as Balaram Raju
- Madurai Manikkuravar
2020
2019
- Mr. Local
- Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven as Mangaram
- Watchman as Rasheed Khan, police officer
- Pottu
- Bharaate
- Samaram
- Unarvu as Muthuswamy (CM)
- Sakala Kala Vallabhudu
- Crazy Crazy Feeling
- Marshal as MGR
- Ayyappa Kataksham
2018
- Irumbu Thirai as ACP
- Ammammagarillu
2017
- Si 3 as Ram Prasad
- Jaya Janaki Nayaka as Central Minister
- Nibunan as Emmanuel
- Muthuramalingam
- Vaigai Express
- Angel as Indra
- Shamantakamani as Jaganath
- Aakatayi
- Mixture Potlam
- Shekaram Gari Abbayi
2016
- Sarrainodu as DGP Ranjit
- Dictator
- Sowkarpettai as Gothra
- Ethiri En 3
2015
- Yennai Arindhaal as Muruganandham
- Gabbar Is Back as Digvijay Patil
- Rudhramadevi as Hari Hara Devudu
- Adithya (Creative Genius)
- Subramanyam For Sale as Reddappa
- Apoorva Mahan
- Sankarabharanam
- Ketugadu as Rathan Roy
2014
- Legend as Hero's Father
- Oka Laila Kosam as Karthik's Father
- Thalaivan
2013
- Shadow
- Sahasam as Satyanarayana Varma
- Jagadguru Adi Shankara as Kapala Marthanda Raju
- Alex Pandian as Sneha
- Careebeyans
- Saradaga Ammayitho
- Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam
2012
- Dhammu as Veerasimha
- Dhenikaina Ready
- Endukante Premanta as Sravanthi's Father
- Murattu Kaalai as Varadharajan
2011
- Dookudu as Commissioner Ramprasad
- Engeyum Kadhal as Rajasekhar
- Ilaingan as Rajanayagam
- Teja Bhai and Family as Karta
- Swayam krushi
2010
- Leader as C.M. Sanjeevayya
- Sivappu Mazhai
- Jhummandi Naadam as Sravya's Father
- Thambi Arjuna
2009
- Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja as Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
- Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded as Nanthakrishna Naina
- Padikathavan as Samarasimha Reddy
2008
- Vaana
- Aegan as John Chinnappa
- Kuruvi as Kochadaiyaaan aka Kochcha
- Mr. Medhavi
- Bindaas
- Pourudu
- Arjun
- Aadi Vishnu
2007
- Sivaji: The Boss as Adisheshan
- Okkadunnadu as Gowri Shankar
- Vijayadasami as Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao
- Toss
- Sri Satyanarayana Swamy
2006
- Style as Anchor in the dance competition
- Amma Cheppindi as Major K. L. Chowdary, the Principal
- Sri Ramadasu as Lord Rama
- Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu as Gangadharam
2005
- Naa Alludu as Venkayya Naidu
- Balu
- Nuvvante Nakishtam
- 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
- Gangotri as Narasimha
- Kalyana Ramudu
- Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu
2001
2000
- Sammakka Sarakka
- Devullu as Lord Venkateshwara
- Febraury 14, Necklace Road as CID Detective
1999
1997
- Annamayya as Lord Venkateswara
- Jackie Chan
- Surya Putrulu
- Priyamaina Srivaaru
1996
1986
1985
- Nyayam Meere Cheppali as Prabhakar
- Mangalya Bandham
- En Selvame
- Darja Donga
1984
- Merupu Daadi as Raaja
- Sitara as Raju
1982
1981
- Thee as Inspector Ravishankar 'Ravi'
- Aaradhanai
- Enakkaga Kaathiru
- Kadal Meengal
- Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum
- Ellam Inbamayyam