Sundar Raj
Indian actor
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Sundar Raj is an Indian actor who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry, apart from a few Tamil films. Some of his notable films include Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane, Ondanondu Kaladalli, Chandanada Gombe, Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001), Mathadana (2001), and Aakasmika (1993).
Sundar Raj | |
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Sundar Raj in 2022 | |
| Born | Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouse | Pramila Joshai |
| Children | Meghana Raj |
Early life
Originally from Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, Sundar Raj moved with his family to Bangalore when he was three years old.[1]
Career
Raj had his first acting role in 1967 in Immadi Pulikeshi,[2] going on to act in many films, mainly in Kannada.[3]
He has also served as the Secretary of the Kannada Film Artist Association.[4]
Personal life
Sundar Raj is married to actress Pramila Joshai. Their daughter Meghana Raj is also an actress,[5][6] who has worked mostly in Malayalam films.[7]
Selected filmography
Kannada
- Kaadu (1973)...Kencha
- Chomana Dudi (1975)...Gurava
- Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977)...Yengta
- Thappu Thalangal (1978)...Soma
- Ondanondu Kaladalli (1979)
- Chandanada Gombe (1979)...Raghavendra
- Bangarada Jinke (1980)...Peter
- Nanna Devaru (1982)
- Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983)...Chandrashekhar
- Premave Balina Belaku (1983)...Sundar
- Banker Margayya (1983)...Balu
- Onde Raktha (1984)
- Kalinga Sarpa (1984)...Rajesh
- Savira Sullu (1985)
- Trishula (1985)...Inspector Purushotham
- Samsarada Guttu (1986)
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987)...Dhooma
- Bhadrakali (1987)
- Digvijaya (1987)...Vijay
- Kindari Jogi (1989)...Deva
- Gagana (1989)
- Udbhava (1990)...Nanjunda
- Mana Gedda Maga (1992)
- Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993)...Dasaganu
- Vijaya Kranthi (1993)
- Nyayakkagi Saval (1994)
- Kotreshi Kanasu (1994)
- Diggajaru (2001)...Lekkachara
- Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001)...Sundar
- Pakka Chukka (2003)...Sundru
- Samarasimha Nayka (2005)
- Ravana (2009)
- Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro (2010)...Mukunda Iyengar
- Aatagara (2015)
- Rocket (2015)...Dr. Sundar
- Style King (2016)...Sundar
- College Kumar (2017)[2]
- Lucky Man (2022)...Arjun's father
- Selfie Mummy Googl Daddy (2022)
- Case of Kondana (2024)[8]
- Laughing Buddha (2024)[9]
- Amruthamathi (2025).....Yashouga
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Thappu Thalangal | Soma | credited as Sundar |
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal | Prakash | |
| 1980 | Kaali | Rajaram's son | |
| Gramathu Athiyayam | credited as Sundar | ||
| 1981 | Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo | Marathamuthu | |
| 1987 | Vanna Kanavugal | ||
| 2003 | Jay Jay | Politician | |
| 2023 | Maruthi Nagar Police Station |
Telugu
- Kaali (1980)
