Sudeepa
Biography
Sudeepa, also credited as Sudeep and known by the nickname Kiccha Sudeepa K, is an Indian male entertainer born on 2 September 1973 in Shivamogga, Karnataka. He works as an actor, director, producer and singer, with a career focused mainly on Kannada-language cinema. As of the latest data he has accumulated seventy‑nine credited roles, and his primary public recognition is for acting. He has received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Kannada for three consecutive years and has also been honoured with the Karnataka State Award. His professional profile lists his stage name as Sudeep and identifies him as a male performer.
Career overview
Sudeepa, also known by the stage name Sudeep and the alternate name Kiccha Sudeepa K, was born on September 2 1973 in Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. He is a male Indian entertainment professional whose career spans acting, directing, producing, and singing. Primarily associated with Kannada cinema, Sudeepa has amassed a substantial body of work, with 79 credited appearances listed in the film and television database.
Throughout his career, Sudeepa has been recognized for his performances in Kannada films. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Kannada for three consecutive years, underscoring a period of sustained critical acclaim. In addition to the Filmfare honors, he has also been the recipient of the Karnataka State Award, reflecting recognition from his home state’s cultural institutions.
Sudeepa’s professional profile emphasizes his multifaceted contributions to the Kannada film industry, where he remains a prominent figure both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. His extensive list of credits and the awards he has earned illustrate a career marked by both prolific output and notable achievements within regional Indian cinema.
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Full Filmography
95 titles- BRB: First Blood (2027)
- KD – The Devil (2026) as Kaala Bhairava
- Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) as Aslam Khan
- Mark (2025) as Ajay Markendeya
- Mark (2025) Producer
- MAX (2024) as Arjun Mahakshay
- Kabzaa (2023) as Bhargava Bakshi
- Ravi Bopanna (2022)
- Vikrant Rona (2022) as Vikrant Rona
- Bigg Boss Kannada (2022)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (2022) Creator
- Kotigobba 3 (2021) as Sathya/Shiva
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) as Avukuraju
- Dabangg 3 (2019) as Balli Singh
- Pailwaan (2019) as Pailwan Krishna
- The Villain (2018) as Rama
- Ambi Ning Vayassaytho (2018) as Young Ambi
- Raju Kannada Medium (2018)
- Hebbuli (2017) as Ram
- Raaga (2017) Vocals
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Kotigobba 2 (2016) as Sathya / Shiva
- Mukunda Murari (2016)
- Luv U Alia (2016)
- Jigarthanda (2016) Producer
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) as Aslam Khan
- Puli (2015) as Thalapathy Jalatharangan
- Ranna (2015) as Bhargava Chandra/Driver Chandu
- Weekend With Ramesh (2014) as Himself
- Rangan Style (2014)
- Maanikya (2014) as 'Maanikya' Vijay
- Maanikya (2014) Director
- Maanikya (2014) Screenplay
- Bigg Boss (2013) as Himself - Host
- Bigg Boss (2013) Presenter
- Shravani Subramanya (2013) as Self (narrator)
- Action 3D (2013) as Guest Appearance
- Varadanayaka (2013) as Varadanayaka
- Bachchan (2013) as Bharath
- Eega (2012) as Sudeep
- Katari Veera Surasundarangi (2012) as Narrator
- Vishnuvardhana (2011) as Vishnu aka Vishnuvardhana
- Police Story 3 (2011) as Surya (Cameo)
- Kempe Gowda (2011) as Kempe Gowda
- Kempe Gowda (2011) Director
- Kempe Gowda (2011) Screenplay
- Kiccha Huccha (2010) as Kiccha
- Phoonk 2 (2010) as Rajiv
- Mr. Theertha (2010) as Tiger Theertha
- Rakht Charitra (2010) as DCP Mohan Prasad
- Rakht Charitra 2 (2010) as DCP Mohan Prasad
- Rann (2010) as Jay Malik
- Aithalakkadi (2010)
- Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Siddharth
- Just Maath Maathalli (2010) Director
- Just Maath Maathalli (2010) Story
- Just Maath Maathalli (2010) Dialogue
- Veera Parampare (2010)
- Veera Madakari (2009) as Muttatti Satyaraju / Madakari
- Veera Madakari (2009) Director
- Veera Madakari (2009) Screenplay
- Mussanjemaathu (2008) as Pradeep
- Phoonk (2008) as Rajiv
- Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
- Gooli (2008)
- #73, Shantinivasa (2007)
- #73, Shantinivasa (2007) Director
- Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007) as Kraanthiveera
- My Autograph (2006) as Shankar
- My Autograph (2006) Director
- My Autograph (2006) Producer
- Hubballi (2006) as ACP Ajay Kumar Sarnayak
- Kashi from Village (2005)
- Sye (2005) as Chakri
- Nalla (2004) as Prashant/ Pacchi
- Jyeshta (2004) as Narrator
- Ranga SSLC (2004) as Ranga
- Kiccha (2003) as Kiccha aka Krishnan Mohan
- Paartha (2003) as Paartha
- Swaathi Mutthu (2003) as Shivayya
- Chandu (2002)
- Dhum (2002) as Varada
- Nandhi (2002) as Nandhi
- Huccha (2001) as Kiccha aka Sacchidananda
- Vaalee (2001) as Deva, Shiva
- Sparsha (2000) as Sudeep
- Prathyartha (1999) as Sudeep
- Thayavva (1997)
- Under 18
- Ashwatthama Presenter
- Kabzaa 2 as Bhargava Bakshi
- Untitled Samuthirakani - Sudeep Film
- Untitled Kicha Sudeep Directorial
- Untitled Kicha Sudeep Directorial Writer
- Untitled Kicha Sudeep Directorial Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sudeepa best known for?
Sudeepa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including KD – The Devil (2026), Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), Ravi Bopanna (2022), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).
When and where was Sudeepa born?
Sudeepa was born on September 2, 1973 in Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.
How many credits does Sudeepa have?
Sudeepa has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2027.
What is Sudeepa's background in cinema and television?
Sudeepa, also credited as Sudeep and known by the nickname Kiccha Sudeepa K, is an Indian male entertainer born on 2 September 1973 in Shivamogga, Karnataka. He works as an actor, director, producer and singer, with a career focused mainly on Kannada-language cinema. As of the latest data he has accumulated seventy‑nin...