Biography & Overview
Sudeep Sanjeev, also known as Kiccha Sudeep or Sudeepa, is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, singer, and television presenter who primarily works in Kannada cinema. | He has also appeared in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films. | He is one of the highest-paid actors in Kannada cinema and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2013. | He has received several awards, including four Filmfare Awards, two Karnataka State Film Awards, and one Nandi Award. | He has received several awards, including four Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor – Kannada, two Karnataka State Film Awards, and one Nandi Award.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Sudeep Sanjeev
- Birthplace
- Shimoga, Karnataka
- Date of Birth
- September 2, 1971
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Caste / Ethnicity
- Nayaka (Scheduled Tribe) [5] News 18
- Hobbies
- Playing cricket, cooking
Physical Statistics
- Eye Color
- Dark Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
B.Tech in Industrial and Production Engineering [4] Zee TV
Schools
Vasavi Public School, Shimoga, Karnataka
Colleges / Universities
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru
B.Tech in Industrial and Production Engineering [4] Zee TV
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner
- Priya Radhakrishna (worked in an airline company and a bank)
- Child
- Daughter - Sanvi Sudeep (singer; born in 2004)
- Sibling
- Brother - None Sister(s) - Sujatha Sanjeev and Surekha Sanjeev (elder)
Career Milestones & Awards
1997 — Debut Year
Awards & Honors
Best Actor - Kannada for 'Max' at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) Note : He has many more accolades to his name.
2025Raghavendra Temple Mutt, Mantralaya- Anugraha Award •
2022Kannada Sangha, UAE- "Kannada Kala Bhooshana" title •
2021Melana Gavi Mutt, Shivagange- Shivaganga Shree Award •
2021Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Most Promising Actor for the Hindi film Dabangg 3 •
2020Zee Cine Awards Tamil-Pride of Kannada Cinema for Contribution to Cinema •
2020B.B.M.P.- Kempe Gowda Award •
2018Zee Dashakada Sambhrama for Achievement in Cinema for Entertainer of the Decade •
2016Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for the film Eega Other Awards •
2012South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu for the Kannada film Eega •
2012CineMAA Awards for Best Villain for the Kannada film Eega •
2012Toronto After Dark Film Festival for Best Villain and Best Fight (Fly / Nani vs Sudeepa throughout the Film) for the Kannada film Eega •
2012TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Best Actor Kannada for the film Eega •
2012Nandi Awards for Best Villain for the Kannada film Eega •
2012Times Film Award-Chennai Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Tamil for the Kannada film Naan Ee •
2012Times Film Award-Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Telugu for the Kannada film Eega •
2012Vijay Award for Best Villain for the Kannada film Naan Ee •
2012Edison Award for Best Villain for the Kannada film Naan Ee •
2012Times Film Award-Bangalore Times Film Awards Best Actor – Kannada for the film Vishnuvardhana •
2011Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor for the Kannada film Vishnuvardhana •
2011Suvarna Film Award for Favorite Hero for the Kannada film Veera Madakari •
2009Zee Kannada Innovative Film Award for Special Jury Award for the Kannada film Veera Madakari •
2009Best Actor – Kannada for the film Swaathi Mutthu •
2003Film Fan's Association Award for Best Actor – Kannada for the film Swaathi Mutthu •
2003Best Actor – Kannada for the film Nandhi •
2002Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for the Kannada film Nandhi •
2002Best Actor – Kannada for the film Huccha •
2001Film Fan's Association Award for Best Actor – Kannada for the film Sparsha •
2000Filmfare Awards South •
Favorites & Preferences
Dosa, Veg-Biriyani, Ragi Mudde-Roti, Tandoori Dishes
Vishnuvardhan, Upendra, Rajnikanth , Brad Pitt
Kajol , Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Aishwarya Rai
Kudla in Bengaluru
