Sonu Sood
Biography
Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor, model, and producer who acts predominantly in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films, and has also appeared in a few Kannada and Punjabi films. Born on July 30, 1973, in Moga, Punjab, India, he has known credits in acting. In 2009, he received the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the Telugu film Arundhati. In 2010, he garnered the Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role and the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Dabangg. In 2012, he received the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Julayi. In July 2016, he established the production house Shakti Sagar Productions, named after his father. He has also been noted for his work in films such as Athadu, Jodhaa Akbar, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero.
Career overview
Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor who has appeared in a variety of languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Punjabi films. He has acted in numerous films, with a total of 71 known credits. Sood's acting career spans multiple genres, with notable performances in various roles.
In 2009, Sood received recognition for his work in the Telugu blockbuster, Arundhati, which earned him the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu. He continued to receive accolades for his performances in films such as Dabangg and Julayi, which earned him the Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, and the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.
Sood's filmography includes notable titles such as Athadu, Jodhaa Akbar, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. He has established himself as a versatile actor, capable of taking on diverse roles in various languages.
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75 titles- Fateh (2025) as Fateh Singh
- Fateh (2025) Director
- Fateh (2025) Story
- Fateh (2025) Dialogue
- Fateh (2025) Screenplay
- Madha Gaja Raja (2025) as Karukuvel Vishwanath
- Aapka Apna Zakir (2024) as Self
- Tamilarasan (2023) as Rana Pratap Singh
- Samrat Prithviraj (2022) as Chand Vardai
- Acharya (2022) as Basava
- It Happens Only in India (2021) as Host
- Alludu Adhurs (2021) as Gaja
- Kurukshetra (2019) as Arjuna
- Devi 2 (2019) as Raj Khanna (Guest Appearance)
- Sita (2019)
- Kanpur Waale Khuranas (2018) as Himself
- Simmba (2018) as Durva Ranade
- Paltan (2018) as Maj. Bishen Singh
- Kung Fu Yoga (2017) as Randall
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Xuan Zang (2016) as Raja Harshavardhan
- Devi(L) (2016) as Raj Khanna
- Saahasam (2016) as Bittu
- Ishq Positive (2016)
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Happy New Year (2014) as Jag
- It's Entertainment (2014) as Arjun Singh Johari
- Aagadu (2014) as Damodar
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- R... Rajkumar (2013) as Shivraj Gurjar
- Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013) as Raghuveer
- Bhai (2013)
- Shootout at Wadala (2013) as Dilawar Imtiaz Haksar
- Julayi (2012) as Bittu
- Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara (2012) as Phanindra Bhoopathi
- Maximum (2012) as Pratap Pandit
- Vishnuvardhana (2011) as Adhishesha
- Dookudu (2011) as Nayak
- Shakti (2011) as Mukthar
- Osthe (2011) as Boxer Daniel
- Teen Maar (2011)
- Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap (2011) as ACP Karan Malhotra
- Kandireega (2011) as Bhavani
- Dabangg (2010) as Cheddi Singh
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Johnny Bhai
- Arundhati (2009) as Pasupathi
- City of Life (2009)
- Anjaneyulu (2009)
- Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009) as Aryan Kapoor / Veeru
- Bangaru Babu (2009) as Rajendra
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) as Rajkumar Sujamal
- Singh Is Kinng (2008) as Lakhan Singh (Lucky)
- Mr. Medhavi (2008)
- Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi (2008) as Prem
- Ashok (2006) as K.K.
- Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife (2005) as Siddharth Joshi
- Chandramukhi (2005) as Oomayan
- Athadu (2005) as Malli
- Super (2005)
- Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) as Lt. Col. Shah Nawaz Khan
- Sheesha (2005) as Raj Oberoi
- Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005) as Karan Oberoi
- Siskiyaan (2005) as Dr. Vishwas
- Yuva (2004) as Gopal Singh
- MTV Roadies (2003) as Self
- Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi (2003) as Rajiv Mathur
- Ammayilu Abbayilu (2003) as Rakesh
- Shaheed-E-Azam (2002)
- Raja (2002) as Bhavani
- Majunu (2001) as Heena's Brother
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Sandhitha Velai (2000) as Sandeep
- Kallazhagar (1999)
- Paradox
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonu Sood best known for?
Sonu Sood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kung Fu Yoga (2017), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (2026).
When and where was Sonu Sood born?
Sonu Sood was born on July 30, 1973 in Moga, Punjab, India.
How many credits does Sonu Sood have?
Sonu Sood has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Sonu Sood's background in cinema and television?
Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor, model, and producer who acts predominantly in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films, and has also appeared in a few Kannada and Punjabi films. Born on July 30, 1973, in Moga, Punjab, India, he has known credits in acting. In 2009, he received the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Vil...