Sudhakar
Encyclopedia
Sudhakar is a popular South Indian film comedian
-actor
. He acted more than 600 films in Telugu
, Tamil
and Hindi
Languages. He also produced several films in Telugu
, including the super hit film Yamudiki Mogudu
.
, Prakasam district. His father was a Deputy Collector So, his education never happened in one place. It was all over Andhra Pradesh. He studied till intermediate and then joined Madras film Institute and ventured into films.
along with Narayan Rao who happen to be his classmates. Among the three friends, Sudhakar got the first chance to act as a hero with actress Radhika in a Tamil movie Kizhakke Pogum Rail which was a super hit. He then established himself as an actor in tamil doing 45 films, out of which 35 of them enjoyed a 100-day run. He and Radhika were a hit pair at that time, both of them acted together in 18 films. In spite of a comfortable hero status in Tamil films Some politics in Tamil filmdom made him come to Telugu films.
twice for the films Subhakankshalu and Snehitulu.
... aka Police Inspector (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
... aka Police Station of Stoovertpuram
... aka Promise Made to Our Village (India: English title)
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
-actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He acted more than 600 films in Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Tamil
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
and Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
Languages. He also produced several films in Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, including the super hit film Yamudiki Mogudu
Yamudiki Mogudu
Yamudiki Mogudu is a 1988 Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi , Radha, Vijayashanti, Kota Srinivasa Rao, & Allu Rama Lingaiah. This film was directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. This movie was a blockbuster and was remade in Tamil as Athisaya Piravi with Rajinikanth.-Plot:Kaali is a small town rowdy who...
.
Background
Sudhakar Betha was born in MarkapurMarkapur
Markapur is a town and a municipality in Prakasam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the Third largest Town in Prakasam district.-Geography:Markapur is located at . It has an average elevation of 145 metres ....
, Prakasam district. His father was a Deputy Collector So, his education never happened in one place. It was all over Andhra Pradesh. He studied till intermediate and then joined Madras film Institute and ventured into films.
Tamil Film career
After Intermediate Sudhakar went to Madras and joined the film institute. There he met ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
along with Narayan Rao who happen to be his classmates. Among the three friends, Sudhakar got the first chance to act as a hero with actress Radhika in a Tamil movie Kizhakke Pogum Rail which was a super hit. He then established himself as an actor in tamil doing 45 films, out of which 35 of them enjoyed a 100-day run. He and Radhika were a hit pair at that time, both of them acted together in 18 films. In spite of a comfortable hero status in Tamil films Some politics in Tamil filmdom made him come to Telugu films.
Telugu Film Career
In the beginning days in Telugu film industry he acted as a lead actor in films like Srushti Rahasyalu, Oorikicchina Maata, Bhogi Mantalu and others. He then started doing comedian roles which fitted him well. He is famous for his peculiar voice modulation, He became a popular comedian in 80's and 90's by his dialogue pronunciation. He is also fondly known as "Picha Kottudu Sudhakar".Awards
He won the Nandi AwardsNandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
twice for the films Subhakankshalu and Snehitulu.
Actor
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... aka Police Inspector (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
... aka Police Station of Stoovertpuram
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- chakravarti
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... aka Promise Made to Our Village (India: English title)
- Niram Miradha Pushpangal
Tamil
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