P. Sai Kumar
Indian actor, dubbing artist, television presenter (born 1960)
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Pudipeddi Sai Kumar (born 27 July 1960)[1] is an Indian actor, dubbing artist, and television presenter who works primarily in Telugu and Kannada cinema.[2] He has received three Filmfare Awards, two Nandi Awards, and two South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). His performance in Prasthanam (2010) was included in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.[3] In addition to acting, he has worked extensively as a dubbing artist.
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27 July 1960
- Actor
- dubbing artist
- television presenter
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| Born | Pudipeddi Sai Kumar 27 July 1960 Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | Surekha |
| Children | 2, including Aadi |
| Father | P. J. Sarma |
| Relatives | P. Ravi Shankar (brother) Ayyappa P. Sharma (brother) |
Early and personal life
Sai Kumar was born to P. J. Sarma and Krishna Jyothi, as one of five children. Sarma moved from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai and established himself as an actor and dubbing artist while Jyothi, hails from Bagepalli, Karnataka and has acted in several Kannada films.[4][2]
Kumar's brothers P. Ravi Shankar and Ayyappa P. Sharma are also actors. They have two sisters.[4] Kumar has a master's degree in Arts from Presidency College, Chennai and completed M.Phil. at Madras Christian College, where he also taught briefly.[5]
Film career
He started his career at an early age as a dubbing child artist. His father, P. J. Sarma was a leading dubbing artist. Sai Kumar followed in his father's footsteps, having dubbed for Suman and Rajasekhar for many of their films. As a child actor, he appeared in Devudu Chesina Pelli (1975) and Sneham (1977). He resumed acting as an adult, appearing in Challenge (1984), Kalikalam (1991), Major Chandrakanth (1993) and others.[7] He started in Tamil movies like Thaiyalkaran (1991), Kaaval Geetham (1992), Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998) and then the action roles such as Aathi (2006), Thenavattu (2008) and Thiruvannamalai (2008).
He appeared in the 1996 Kannada film Police Story, which was also voice dubbed in Telugu and Tamil. His Kannada films Agni IPS (1997), Central Jail (1997), Police Story 2 (2007) were all major hits at the box office and Sai Kumar became a household name in Karnataka.[8] Sai Kumar says, 'I am indebted to Karnataka for making me a star and giving me Police Story during my struggling days.'[5] His Kannada film RangiTaranga was one of the 300 films eligible to be nominated for the Oscars in 2016[9] and his performance in the film was not only praised by the critics, but also earned him an IIFA Utsavam and SIIMA Award.[10][11] He produces his son's film Aadi titled Garam (2016).
In 2019, the brothers Sai Kumar, Ravi Shankar and Ayyappa to play a major role in Sriimurali starrer Bharaate.[12] After essaying a number of amazing roles as a male protagonist and a character artiste, Sai Kumar makes OTT debut with Gaalivaana (2022).[13]
Television career
In addition to his films, he also hosted Deal or No Deal on Gemini TV and Etv Kannada in Telugu and Kannada respectively. He also hosted WOW-Sakkhath Kick Kodo game show on ETV Kannada and WOW S1 - Manchi Kick Ichche, WOW S2 game shows on ETV. He hosted a game show, Manam on ETV.[14]
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Villain – Samanyudu (2006)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor – Prasthanam (2010)
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu - Samanyudu (2006)
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu - Prasthanam (2010)
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada - RangiTaranga (2015)
- SIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Bharaate (2019)
- SIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – RangiTaranga (2015)
- Other Awards
- TSR – TV9 Award for Best Villain - Prasthanam (2010)
- Santosham Best Villain Award – Yevadu (2014)
- Television Awards (As anchor)
Filmography
As actor
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Devudu Chesina Pelli | ||
| 1977 | Sneham | ||
| 1979 | Gorintaku | ||
| 1981 | Maa Voori Pedda Manushulu | ||
| 1984 | Challenge | Prakasam | |
| Rustum | |||
| 1985 | Agni Parvatam | ||
| Vande Mataram | |||
| Maharaju | |||
| Pratighatana | |||
| Jwala | Sarvottama Rao's son | ||
| 1987 | Yugakarthalu | ||
| Bharatamlo Arjunudu | |||
| Ida Prapancham | |||
| 1990 | Doctor Bhavani | ||
| Kartavyam | |||
| Neti Dowrjanyam[18] | S.P. Ranjith | ||
| Aayudham | China Venkatarayudu | ||
| 1991 | Kalikalam | ||
| Amma Rajinama | |||
| 1992 | Laati | Prithvi | |
| Rowdy Inspector | Narasimham | ||
| Nani | |||
| Valu Jada Tolu Beltu | |||
| Bangaru Mama | |||
| Prema Vijetha | |||
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | ||
| Paruvu Prathishta | |||
| 1994 | Pacha Thoranam | ||
| 1996 | Police Story | ||
| 1998 | Rowdy Durbar | ||
| Swarnamukhi | |||
| Kodukulu | |||
| Anthahpuram | Prakash | ||
| 1999 | A. K. 47 | Ramu | Also dialogue writer for Tamil dubbed version[19] |
| 2001 | Narahari | ||
| Sivanna | |||
| Khaki Chokka | Pratap | ||
| Athanu | |||
| 2002 | Seema Simham | Simbhu Prasad | |
| Janam | Jeeva | ||
| 2004 | Sivaram | Sivaram | |
| 2005 | Slokam | ||
| 2006 | Samanyudu | Bhagavan Raj | |
| 2007 | Vijayadasami | Durga Prasad | |
| 2008 | Indrajith | ||
| 2009 | Dhee Ante Dhee | ||
| 2010 | Prasthanam | Loknath Naidu | |
| 2011 | Ayyare | Gajapathi | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Bujji | |
| Shirdi Sai | Nanavali | ||
| 2013 | Okkadine | Shivaji Rao | |
| Pavitra | |||
| Jagadguru Adi Shankara | Mandana Misra | ||
| Kamina | Dharma | ||
| 2014 | Yevadu | Dharma | |
| Autonagar Surya | Sirisha's father | ||
| Galata | |||
| 2015 | Pataas | DGP Murali Krishna | |
| Pandaga Chesko | Sai Reddy | ||
| Bhale Manchi Roju | Shakti | ||
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Jaya Prakash "J.P." | |
| Supreme | Narayana Rao | ||
| Chuttalabbai | Babji's father | ||
| Janatha Garage | Police Commissioner K. Chandra Shekar | ||
| Manalo Okkadu | Pratap | ||
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Guru Anubhananda Swamy | |
| Vaisakham | |||
| Jai Lava Kusa | Kaakha | ||
| Raja the Great | Surya Murthy | ||
| 2018 | Naa Peru Surya | Mustafa | |
| Subrahmanyapuram | Ayushmaan | ||
| Suvarna Sundari | Guna | ||
| 2019 | Maharshi | Pallavi's father | |
| 2021 | Sreekaram | Ekambaram | |
| Yuvarathnaa | Raghav Reddy (Education minister) | ||
| Ardha Shathabdham | Ramanna | ||
| SR Kalyanamandapam | Dharma | ||
| Raja Vikramarka | Chakravarthy | ||
| 2022 | Gaalivaana | Komarraju | Web series |
| S5 No Exit | CM Subrahmanyam Naidu | ||
| 2023 | Suvarna Sundari | ||
| Sir | Pathi Papa Rao | ||
| Dasara | Thurpugutta Rajanna | ||
| Natho Nenu | Koteswara Rao | ||
| Jorugaa Husharugaa | Santhosh's father | [20] | |
| 2024 | RAM (Rapid Action Mission) | Riyaz Ahmad | |
| Gangs of Godavari | Ratnakar's father | ||
| Mercy Killing | Ramakrishnam Raju | ||
| Committee Kurrollu | President Bujji | ||
| Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Sankaram | ||
| Lucky Baskhar | CBI Officer Laxman Rao | ||
| Dhoom Dhaam | Ramaraju | ||
| Pranaya Godari | Pedda Kapu | ||
| Bachchala Malli | |||
| 2025 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam | P. Manikya Rao | |
| Court | Mohan Rao | [21] | |
| Ari: My Name is Nobody | Vipra Narayana Paswan | ||
| K-Ramp | Krishna Abbavaram | ||
| 12A Railway Colony | Rana Pratap | ||
| 2026 | Suyodhana | Prakash | |
| Bad Boy Karthik | Prakash |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Prema Sangama | ||
| 1993 | Kumkuma Bhagya | ||
| 1994 | Lockup Death | Kumar | |
| Hettha Karulu | |||
| 1995 | Mutthinantha Hendathi | Vinod | |
| Thavaru Beegaru | |||
| Thaliya Sowbhagya | |||
| Puttmalli | |||
| Emergency | |||
| 1996 | Hetthavaru | ||
| Circle Inspector | |||
| Saakida Gini | |||
| Sowbhagya Devathe | |||
| Mane Mane Ramayana | |||
| Aayudha | |||
| Police Story | Agni | ||
| 1997 | Muddina Kanmani | Chandru | |
| Agni IPS | Agni IPS | ||
| Police Bete | |||
| Central Jail | |||
| Dhairya | |||
| 1998 | Jagadeeshwari | ||
| 1999 | Underworld | ||
| Om Namah Shivaya | |||
| 2000 | Naga Devathe | ||
| Mahatma | |||
| Ticket Tickets | |||
| Paapigala Lokadalli | |||
| Durgada Huli | |||
| Independence Day | |||
| Khadga | |||
| 2001 | Rashtra Geethe | ||
| Grama Devathe | |||
| 2002 | Law and Order | ||
| 2003 | Anka | ||
| Vijaya Dashami | |||
| 2004 | Monda | ||
| The City | |||
| Srirampura Police Station | |||
| Bhagawan | Devudu | ||
| 2005 | Mahasadhvi Mallamma | ||
| 2007 | Police Story 2 | Agni | |
| Rakshaka | |||
| Sri Kshetra Kaivara Thathaiyya | |||
| 2008 | Citizen | ||
| 2012 | Aa Marma | ||
| Kalpana | Kalpana | ||
| Samsaradalli Golmal | |||
| 2013 | Brindavana | Madhu's Father | |
| Angulimala | Angulimala | ||
| 2014 | Rose | Jailer | |
| 2015 | RangiTaranga | Thenkabail Ravindra "Kalinga" Bhat | |
| 2016 | Raj Bahaddur | ||
| Mahaveera Machideva | |||
| Run Antony | Intelligence Journalist | Special appearance | |
| Madamakki | Shivashankar | ||
| Nagarahavu | Shivaiyya | ||
| Santhu Straight Forward | |||
| 2017 | Real Police | ||
| Pataki | DGP Agni | ||
| Happy New Year | Venkatramana Bhat | ||
| Bharjari | |||
| Women's Day | |||
| 2018 | Brihaspathi | Sudhir's father | |
| Kismath | Lingaraju | Guest appearance | |
| 2019 | Ibbaru BTech Students Journey | ||
| Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya | Maari | ||
| Bharaate | Ballala | ||
| 2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Raghav Reddy | |
| 2022 | Avatara Purusha | Rama Joyeesa | |
| Ombattane Dikku | Varadappa | ||
| Made in Bengaluru | Mohan Reddy | ||
| 2025 | Dilmaar | Bhargav | |
| 2026 | Chowkidar | Prakash Gowda | |
| 2026 | Gharga |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | Jayabal | |
| 1992 | Kaaval Geetham | Ramesh | |
| 1998 | Vaettiya Madichu Kattu | Madurai Muthupandi | |
| 1999 | Anthapuram | Prakash | |
| 2000 | Independence Day | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | RDX | |
| 2008 | Thenavattu | Suryaprakash | |
| Thiruvannamalai | MLA Poongundran | ||
| 2010 | Kotti | ||
| Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Ulakkai | ||
| 2019 | A1 | Inspector Jayaraman | |
| 2022 | Anbarivu | Prakasham | |
| 2023 | Vaathi | Muthu Pandian | |
| Bagheera | Inspector Sai Kumar | ||
| 2025 | Diesel | Manoharan |