Suresh (actor)
Suresh | |
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Born |
Mysore Seshaiah Suresh Babu 26 August 1964 Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Other names | Suresh Babu |
Occupation |
Actor TV Anchor |
Spouse(s) | Rajashree Bishit (Divorced) |
Children | Nikhil |
Parent(s) | Gopinath |
Suresh, born Mysore Seshaiah Suresh Babu, is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. The actor made his debut in the 1981 Tamil film, Panneer Pushpangal, before going on to becoming one of the leading actor in the Tamil film industry through the 1980s.[1] As of 2012, the actor has appeared in 274 feature films.
Early life
Suresh was brought up in Chennai and was educated at oxford English High School before moving on to complete his education at Shrine vailankanni English School.[2] He has got married to Rajashree Bishit and later got divorced. He has one son named Nikhil.
Career
Suresh's father Gopinath was a renowned director who had done films including Raman Parasuraman and as his family was into films, Suresh's progression in to the industry was natural and initially tried to make it as an editing assistant and also as a dance assistant for some time. A photographer friend of his dad's opined that Suresh could make it as a lead actor and with a portfolio, Suresh approached director C. V. Sridhar to feature in his films, but his effort went in vain. He then met director duo Santhana Bharathi and P. Vasu who decided to cast him their venture, Panneer Pushpangal, while simultaneously he was cast in the lead role in Bharathiraja's Alaigal Oivathillai presenting him with a dilemma of which film to choose.[3] He chose the former, but both films went on to becoming large commercial successes during the period. Till the 1990s, Suresh played the role of a lover boy in many films and at eventually opted against signing such roles and took time out from Tamil films. During the period he enhanced his career in Telugu cinema, while also producing four films and six television serials.
He made a comeback to Tamil films in 2006 after signing the Srikanth starrer Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai and has since worked in other notable productions in supporting roles including Aasal alongside Ajith Kumar.[4] In 2012, Suresh appeared in the Tamil-Telugu bilingual film Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi directed by Balaji Mohan, playing the character of Akilan Venkatesan, who was going through a mid-life crisis. On his Twitter page, the a indu]] noting that he was "effective".[5]
Suresh is currently hosting and is a judge in the competitive cooking game show "Kitchen Superstar".
Apart from acting, Suresh directed a Telugu film called "Bhavani" starring himself in lead role. He also worked as an dubbing artist by providing voices for Ajith Kumar in Aasai and for Nagarjuna in Ratchagan.
Filmography
Actor
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1981 | Panneer Pushpangal | Tamil | ||
1981 | Ramadandu | Ashok | Telugu | |
1982 | Thunai | Tamil | ||
1982 | Ilam Jodigal | Tamil | ||
1982 | Manjal Nila | Tamil | ||
1982 | Kozhi Koovuthu | Tamil | ||
1982 | Boom Boom Maadu | Tamil | ||
1982 | Pelleedu Pillalu | Ramesh | Telugu | |
1983 | Valartha Kada | Tamil | ||
1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | Tamil | ||
1983 | Vellai Roja | Tamil | ||
1983 | Brahmmacharigal | Tamil | ||
1983 | Puthisaali Paithiyangal | Tamil | ||
1983 | Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai | Tamil | ||
1983 | Seerum Singangal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Manmadha Rajakkal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Ullam Uruguthadi | Tamil | ||
1984 | Thiruttu Rajakkal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Etho Moham | Tamil | ||
1984 | Aalaya Deepam | Tamil | ||
1984 | Jada Gantalu | Ram Babu | Telugu | |
1985 | Rajathi Rojakili | Tamil | ||
1985 | Pudhu Yugam | Tamil | ||
1985 | Hello Yaar Pesurathu | Tamil | ||
1985 | Kolusu | Tamil | ||
1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | Tamil | ||
1985 | Urimai | Tamil | ||
1985 | Engal Kural | Tamil | ||
1985 | Aasha | Tamil | ||
1985 | Irandu Manam | Tamil | ||
1985 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Tamil | ||
1985 | Selvi | Tamil | ||
1985 | Terror | Telugu | ||
1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | Tamil | ||
1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | Tamil | ||
1986 | Mandhira Punnagai | Tamil | ||
1986 | Revathi | Tamil | ||
1986 | Maragatha Veenai | Tamil | ||
1986 | Marumagal | Tamil | ||
1986 | Unnai Thedi Varuven | Tamil | ||
1986 | Engal Thaaikulame Varuga | Tamil | ||
1986 | Jothi Malar | Tamil | ||
1986 | Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren | Tamil | ||
1986 | Paanjali | Tamil | ||
1986 | Sivappu Nila | Tamil | ||
1986 | Sonnathu Neethana | Tamil | ||
1987 | Iniya Uravu Poothathu | Tamil | ||
1987 | Mangai Oru Gangai | Tamil | ||
1987 | Poove Ilam Poove | Tamil | ||
1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Tamil | ||
1988 | Poomazhai Pozhiyudhu | Tamil | ||
1988 | Prana Snehitulu | Telugu | ||
1989 | Chinna Mayil | Tamil | ||
1989 | Swathi Chinukulu | Telugu | ||
1989 | Rajanadai | Tamil | ||
1989 | Laila | Telugu | ||
1990 | Intinta Deepavali | Shekhar | Telugu | |
1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Suresh | Tamil | |
1990 | En Veedu En Kanavar | Tamil | ||
1990 | Puttinti Pattu Cheera | Telugu | ||
1990 | Porantha Veettu Pattu Pudavai | Tamil | ||
1990 | Mamashri | Telugu | ||
1990 | Abhisarika | Telugu | ||
1991 | Intlo Pilli Veedhilo Puli | Shiva Ram | Telugu | |
1991 | Prarthana | Telugu | ||
1991 | Chinna Kodalu | Telugu | ||
1991 | Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | Telugu | ||
1991 | Madhura Nagarilo | Anand | Telugu | |
1992 | Asadhyulu | Telugu | ||
1992 | Surigaadu | Telugu | ||
1992 | Allari Pilla | Telugu | ||
1992 | Jagannatham & Sons | Vijay | Telugu | |
1993 | Pelli Gola | Telugu | ||
1993 | Vastavam | Telugu | ||
1993 | Rowdy Gaari Teacher | Telugu | ||
1993 | Rajeshwari Kalyanam | Telugu | ||
1994 | Ladies Special | Telugu | ||
1994 | Veetla Visheshanga | Tamil | ||
1994 | Todi Kodallu | Telugu | ||
1994 | Namaste Anna | Telugu | ||
1995 | Akka Chellellu | Telugu | ||
1995 | Ammoru | Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Amman | |
1995 | Guntur Gundamma Katha | Telugu | ||
1996 | Pellaala Rajyam | Bujji | Telugu | |
1997 | Dongaata | Prakash Rao | Telugu | |
1997 | Pattukondi Chooddam | Telugu | ||
1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | Balu | Tamil | |
1998 | Kalavaari Chellelu Kanakamalakshmi | Telugu | ||
1999 | O Panaipotundi Baboo...! | Ram | Telugu | |
1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Telugu | ||
1999 | Telangana | Telugu | ||
1999 | Hello Yama | Telugu | ||
2000 | Bagunnara | Telugu | ||
2000 | Devi Putrudu | Har Gopal | Telugu | |
2000 | Ee Taram Nehru | Telugu | ||
2000 | Bhavani | Bhavani | Telugu | Also director |
2000 | Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Kiran | Telugu | |
2001 | Prematho Raa | Telugu | ||
2002 | Raghava | Raghava | Telugu | |
2006 | Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai | Vetri | Tamil | |
2003 | Simhachalam | Telugu | ||
2004 | Abhi | Telugu | ||
2006 | Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli | Lord Vishnu | Telugu | |
2010 | Aasal | Daniel Dharmaraj | Tamil | |
2010 | Vallakottai | Easwara Pandian | Tamil | |
2011 | Aadu Puli | Thillainayagam | Tamil | |
2011 | Doubles | Mishal | Malayalam | |
2011 | Sattapadi Kutram | Tamil | ||
2012 | Rishi | Telugu | ||
2012 | Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi | Akilan Venkatesan | Tamil | |
2012 | Love Failure | Telugu | ||
2012 | Friends Book | Telugu | ||
2012 | Srimannarayana | Harshad | Telugu | |
2012 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | Tamil | ||
2013 | Puthagam | Imaiyappan | Tamil | |
2013 | Om 3D | Telugu | ||
2013 | Thalaivaa | Tamil | ||
2014 | Saivam | Tamil | ||
2014 | Adavi Kaachina Vennela | Telugu | ||
2015 | Lion | Telugu | ||
2016 | Azhagu Kutti Chellam | Tamil | ||
2016 | Kaan | Tamil | Filming |
Voice actor
- 1995 Aasai for Ajith Kumar (Tamil)
- 1997 Ratchagan for Nagarjuna (Tamil)
Producer
- 2002 Raghava (Telugu)
References
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article917566.ece
- ↑ http://www.maastars.com/16426/suresh-profile
- ↑ http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/suresh.html
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/50796.html
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2906969.ece
External links
- Suresh at the Internet Movie Database