Subhalekha Sudhakar
Suravajhala Sudhakar (born 19 November 1960), known by his stage name Subhalekha Sudhakar, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu and Tamil language films and television. Sudhakar's first Telugu film Subhalekha (1982) gained him wide recognition through which he obtained his screen name.[1] He went onto appear in a variety of roles in films such as Rendu Jella Sita (1983), Sitaara (1984), Siva (1989), Prema Zindabad (1990), Nirnayam (1991), Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1991), Nesam (1997), Dongaata (1997), Chinnabbayi (1997), and Aa Naluguru (2004).[2]
Subhalekha Sudhakar | |
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| Born | Suravajhala Sudhakar 19 November 1960 Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1982 – present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives |
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Sudhakar has appeared in over 150 films in Telugu, in addition to a few in Tamil. Following his stint in cinema, he subsequently moved to television.[3] Some of his notable television series in Tamil include Chithi, Anni, Kolangal and Thendral. He has received the Nandi TV Award for the Telugu serial Mamathala Kovela.[4] He also received an award for Thendral where he acted as a disabled person.[5]
Early life and career
Sudhakar was born as Suravajhala Sudhakar on 19 November 1960. After completing his graduation, Sudhakar moved to Madras to pursue a full time career in films. He gave several auditions and was selected for K. Viswanath's film Subhalekha. While shooting for the film, he also shot for the Tamil film Thunai (1982) which released earlier. However, he gained recognition among the Telugu audience with Subhalekha, thereby gaining his screen name "Subhalekha" Sudhakar.[1][6]
Subhalekha Sudhakar has acted in more than 100 films, including a few Tamil films as well. He is noted for his comical and supporting actor roles.[7]
Personal life
He married playback singer S. P. Sailaja, sister of noted singer and actor S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in December 1989, and the couple has a son.[8]
Filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Murali Mohan | |
| 1983 | Rendu Jella Sita | Kameswara rao | |
| Mantri Gari Viyyankudu | Siva | ||
| 1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | Suresh | |
| Sitaara | Devadas | ||
| Shrimati Kaavaali | |||
| Jada Gantalu | |||
| Swati | |||
| 1985 | Sravanthi | ||
| Preminchu Pelladu | |||
| Mogudu Pellalu | |||
| Anveshana | |||
| Puli | Gopi | ||
| Bangaaru Chilaka | |||
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | ||
| Shrimati Kaavaali | Sudhakar | ||
| Sita Rama Kalyanam | Maruti | ||
| Sirivennela | Suri Babu | ||
| Muddula Manavaraalu | |||
| Kashmora | Shadow | ||
| Captain Nagarjun | |||
| Chadastapu Mogudu | |||
| 1987 | Gowtami | ||
| Akshintalu | |||
| Raga Leela | |||
| Gundamma Gari Krishnulu | |||
| Bhale Mogudu | |||
| Kulala Kurukshetram | |||
| Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | |||
| Aha Naa Pellanta | |||
| Ajeyudu | |||
| Collector Gari Abbai | |||
| Krishna Leela | |||
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | |||
| 1988 | Aatma Katha | ||
| Nava Bharatham | |||
| Maharajashri Mayagaadu | |||
| Chinababu | |||
| Vivaha Bhojanambu | |||
| Bazaar Rowdy | |||
| Thodallullu | |||
| Maa Inti Maharaju | |||
| 1989 | Mamatala Kovela | ||
| Muddula Mavayya | |||
| Praja Teerpu | |||
| Ashoka Chakravarthy | Johnson | ||
| Siva | Mallik | ||
| Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | |||
| 1990 | Doshi Nirdoshi | ||
| Alajadi | |||
| Irugillu Porugillu | |||
| Neti Charitra | |||
| Prema Zindabad | |||
| Chevilo Puvvu | |||
| 1991 | Shrivaari Chindulu | ||
| Kalikalam | |||
| Manishi | |||
| Nirnayam | Shankar | ||
| Aditya 369 | |||
| Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu | |||
| Pelli Pustakam | |||
| 1992 | Adrishtam | Sudhakar | |
| Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | |||
| Parvatalu Panakalu | |||
| 420 | Sheenu | ||
| Subba Rayudi Pelli | |||
| Brundavanam | Bala Raju | ||
| Mogudu Pellala Dongaata | |||
| 1993 | Bhagat | ||
| Ladies Special | himself | ||
| Vinta Kodallu | |||
| Manavarali Pelli | |||
| Sh Gup Chup | |||
| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam | ||
| Madam | |||
| 1995 | Sisindri | ||
| Aadalla Majaka | |||
| Premaku Padi Sutralu | |||
| Ketu Duplicate | |||
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | ||
| Drohi | |||
| Pavitra Bandham | |||
| 1997 | Dongaata | Prasad | |
| Pelli Chesukundam | Shiva | ||
| Chinnabbayi | |||
| 1998 | Ishwar Allah | ||
| 1999 | Chinni Chinni Aasa | ||
| 2004 | Aa Naluguru | Subrahmanyam | |
| 2005 | Modati Cinema | ||
| 2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | ||
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra | Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Rakt Charitra | |
| Rakta Charitra 2 | Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Rakt Charitra 2 | ||
| 2011 | Bezawada | Sagar Raju | |
| 2012 | Dammu | ||
| Genius | |||
| 2013 | Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama | ||
| 2014 | Oka Laila Kosam | College President | |
| 2015 | Bandipotu | Satyanarayana | |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Kasi’s father | |
| 2017 | Gautamiputra Satakarni | Satakarni’s messenger | |
| Patel S. I. R. | Rao | ||
| Middle Class Abbayi | Srinivas | ||
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Minister | |
| Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Sudarshan Reddy | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Dr. Marc Anthony | ||
| U – Kathe Hero | Arjun Prasad | ||
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | P. Pullayya | |
| ABCD: American Born Confused Desi | Barghav’s father | ||
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Shiva Rao | |
| Bheeshma | Ramaraju | ||
| Johaar | Bose | ||
| 2021 | 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela | Swamiji | |
| Lawyer Viswanath | Sudhakar | ||
| Jathi Ratnalu | Subash K. Chandra | ||
| Vakeel Saab | Flat Owner | ||
| Ardha Shathabdham | |||
| Pachchis | Gangadhar | ||
| Natyam | |||
| Ram Asur | Ramachari | ||
| Shyam Singha Roy | Judge J. Satyendra | ||
| 2022 | The American Dream | ||
| Pakka Commercial | Judge | ||
| Macherla Niyojakavargam | Raghavaiah | ||
| Anukoni Prayanam | Doctor | ||
| Masooda | Rizwan (Baba) | ||
| 2023 | Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha | Vishnu’s grandfather | |
| Chakravyuham:The Trap | Siri's Grandfather | ||
| Ramabanam | |||
| Hidimba | |||
| Rangabali | Shivayya | ||
| bhagwanth keshari | |||
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Duet | ||
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | ||
| 1997 | Nesam | ||
| Ratchagan | |||
| 2003 | Priyamana Thozhi | ||
| Uyirosai | Somasundaram | [9] | |
| 2009 | Ayan | ||
| Mariyadhai | |||
| 2021 | Iruvar Ullam |
Notable films as dubbing artist
| Actor | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Anant Nag | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Telugu (dubbed) |
| Bheeshma | Telugu | |
| Hareesh Peradi | Adirindhi | Telugu (dubbed) |
| Jayaprakash | Naa Peru Siva | Telugu (dubbed) |
| Gambler | Telugu (dubbed) | |
| Tej I Love You | Telugu | |
| Touch Chesi Chudu | Telugu | |
| World Famous Lover | Telugu | |
| Tuck Jagadish | Telugu | |
| Karan | Suswagatham | Telugu |
| Lal | Saaho | Telugu |
| Madhusudhan Rao | Yuddham Sharanam | Telugu |
| Napoleon | Sulthan | Telugu (dubbed) |
| Nassar | Shakuni | Telugu (dubbed) |
| Singam (film series) | Telugu (dubbed) | |
| Thalaivii | Telugu (dubbed) | |
| Ramesh Khanna | Thenali | Telugu (dubbed) |
| Sachin Khedekar | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Telugu |
| Indrajith | Tamil | |
| Brothers | Telugu (dubbed) | |
| Sanjay Swaroop | Ye Maaya Chesave | Telugu |
| Shatrughan Sinha | Rakta Charitra 1 & 2 | Telugu |
| Narrator (Trailer Only) | Aswathama | Telugu |
| Vijay (Ganapathi) | Padamati Sandhya Ragam | Telugu |
| Thalaivasal Vijay | Dhoni | Telugu |
| Aakasamantha / Abhiyum Naanum | Telugu (dubbed) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Cinema Quiz | Host | Telugu | ETV Telugu |
| 1997 | Pelli Pandiri | |||
| 1997–1998 | Marmadesam - Ragasiyam | Agniraasu | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 1998–2001 | Idi Katha Kaadu | Telugu | ETV Telugu | |
| 1999–2000 | Marmadesam - Iyanthira Paravai | Kumaraswamy | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 1999–2001 | Chithi | Krishna / Kannan | Tamil | |
| 1999–2002 | Anantharamanin Thirumanam | |||
| 2000–2001 | Marmadesam - Ethuvum Nadakkum | Rangachari | ||
| 2001–2003 | Anni | Ramanathan | Jaya TV | |
| 2002–2003 | Penn | Sun TV | ||
| 2002–2003 | Gayatri | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2002–2004 | Alai Osai | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2003–2004 | Raju Gaari Kuthurulu | Raju | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2003–2006 | Kolangal | Narayanan | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2005–2006 | Selvangal | Sun TV | ||
| Karthavyam | Telugu | Gemini TV | ||
| 2006 | Penn | Muthukumar | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2006 | Raja Rajeshwari | Ayya | ||
| 2006–2007 | Anjali | Sundaram | Sun TV | |
| 2007–2010 | Ammayi Kaapuram | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2008 | Simran Thirai | Tamil | Jaya TV | |
| 2008–2009 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2009–2015 | Thendral | Muthumanikkam | Sun TV | |
| 2009–2011 | Madhavi | Krishnamoorthi | ||
| 2009–2010 | Bhavani | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2012–2014 | Ilavarasi | Mohan Sharma | Sun TV | |
| Mamathala Kovela | Telugu | Gemini TV | ||
| 2011–2013 | Manasu Mamatha | Koteshwar Rao | Telugu | ETV Telugu |
| 2012–2013 | Anubhandalu | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2012–2014 | Mamiyar Thevai | Tamil | Zee Tamil | |
| 2015–2017 | Nandini vs Nandini | Telugu | ETV Plus | |
| 2015–2019 | Priyamanaval | Krishnan | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2019 | Kanulu Moosina Neevaye | Kailasanadha Sastry | Telugu | Star Maa |
| 2020 | Chitti Talli | Postmaster | Star Maa | |
| 2020–2021 | Amma | Suryanarayana | ETV |
References
- "Versatility is his forte". Neeraja Murthy. The Hindu. 22 September 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "Subhalekha Sudhakar". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- "My first Break – Subhalekha Sudhakar". The Hindu. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "Subhalekha Sudhakar gets TV Nandi". New Indian Express. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "Drama Awards". The Hindu. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "భళారే… 'శుభలేఖ' సుధాకర్!". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). 19 November 2021. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022.
- "Subhalekha Sudhakar's Profile". www.altiusdirectory.com. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "'We have our share of highs and lows'". The Hindu. 8 June 2004. Archived from the original on 8 May 2005. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - "Uyirosai". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 24 March 2005. Retrieved 19 April 2022.