Suman
Known for: Acting
Suman is an Indian film actor known for his work predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was one of the most prominent stars of Telugu cinema during the 1980s. He has also played the roles of Gods like Venkateswara, Shiva, and Rama in Telugu. Suman has also starred in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He enacted the historic character Pazhayamveedan Chandhu Nambiar in the biopic Pazhassi Raja. Suman started his career in the role of a police officer in the Tamil movie Neechal Kulam (1977) produced by T.R.Rammanna. Then he appeared in Tamil film Thee (1981) where he played a sincere police officer. In more than 3 decades, he acted more than 150 films as a hero in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and English language films. He returned to acting by playing the villain in the Tamil films Sivaji and Kuruvi. He was cast as the main antagonist in the Malayalam movie Sagar alias Jacky. He won Nandi Award for Best Actor for the film Bava Bavamaridi. Suman is also starred in the Hollywood film Death And Taxis.
Filmography
Film
Varisu
Nimisha Nambiar
2023
Film
Irumbu Thirai
ACP
2018
Film
Sivaji: The Boss
Adisheshan
2007
Athiradi Padai
1994
Film
Yennai Arindhaal
Muruganandham
2015
Series
Puli Meka
Anurag Narayan
2023
Film
Harudu
2026
Film
Mr. Local
2019
Film
Mystery
2023
Film
Vaana
2008
Film
Oka Laila Kosam
Karthik's Father
2014
Film
Annamayya
Lord Venkateswara
1997
Film
Dookudu
Commissioner Ramprasad
2011
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
Prabhakar
1985
Film
Sarrainodu
DGP Ranjit
2016
Film
Gabbar Is Back
Digvijay Patil
2015
Film
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
Central Minister
2017
Mangalya Bandham
1985
Film
Nachindi Girl Friendu
Mukesh Gaurav
2022
Film
Si 3
Ram Prasad
2017
Film
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
Nanthakrishna Naina
2009
Film
Aegan
John Chinnappa
2008
Film
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Mangaram
2019
Film
Viswam
Seetharama Raju
2024
Film
Nibunan
Emmanuel
2017
Film
Kadal Meengal
1981
Film
Shadow
2013
Avanukku Nigar Avane
1982
Film
Jagadguru Adi Shankara
Kapala Marthanda Raju
2013
Film
Rudhramadevi
Hari Hara Devudu
2015
Film
Engeyum Kadhal
Rajasekhar
2011
Film
Sowkarpettai
Gothra
2016
Film
Sammakka Sarakka
2000
Film
The Legend
2022
Film
Neti Bharatam
1983
Film
Naa Alludu
Venkayya Naidu
2005
Film
Angel
Indra
2017
Film
Extra Ordinary Man
2023
Film
Jackie Chan
1997
Film
Thee
Inspector Ravishankar 'Ravi'
1981
Film
Dhenikaina Ready
2012
Film
Aadikeshava
Maha Kaleshwar Reddy
2023
Film
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha
2025
Film
Endukante Premanta
Sravanthi's Father
2012
Film
Jhummandi Naadam
Sravya's Father
2010
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Film
Legend
Hero's Father
2014
Film
Amma Cheppindi
Major K. L. Chowdary, the Principal
2006
Film
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
2009
Film
Aakatayi
2017
Film
Kalyana Ramudu
2003
Film
Mr. Medhavi
2008
Film
Devullu
Lord Venkateshwara
2000
Film
Kuruvi
Kochadaiyaaan aka Kochcha
2008
Film
Ari: My Name is Nobody
2025
Film
Alex Pandian
Sneha
2013
Film
Muthuramalingam
2017
Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum
1981
Film
Dictator
2016
Film
Padikathavan
Samarasimha Reddy
2009
Film
Vaigai Express
2017
Film
Balu
2005
Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam
1991
Film
Gangotri
Narasimha
2003
Film
Pottu
2019
Film
Cauliflower
2021
Film
Dhammu
Veerasimha
2012
Enakkaga Kaathiru
1981
Film
Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu
2003
Pattudala
1992
Film
Sahasam
Satyanarayana Varma
2013
Merupu Daadi
Raaja
1984
Ilaingan
Rajanayagam
2011
Aaradhanai
1981
Film
Ammammagarillu
2018
Film
Darling, Darling, Darling
Ashok
1982
Film
Watchman
Rasheed Khan, police officer
2019
Film
Sri Ramadasu
Lord Rama
2006
Film
Adithya (Creative Genius)
2015
Film
20va Sathabdam
1990
Film
Blood Roses
2026
Film
Venky
Special Appearance
2004
Film
Ammo Bomma
2001
Film
Subramanyam For Sale
Reddappa
2015
Film
Bindaas
2008
Film
Thalaivan
2014
Film
Athade Oka Sainyam
Raghava Rao
2004
Film
Nuvvante Nakishtam
2005
Film
Ananya
2024
Film
Teja Bhai and Family
Karta
2011
Film
Teja Bhai and Family
Mohan Kartha
2011
Film
Surya Putrulu
1997
En Selvame
1985
Film
Vijayadasami
Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao
2007
Film
Apparao Driving School
Dr. Chandra Shekar
2004
Film
Leader
C.M. Sanjeevayya
2010
Film
Samaram
2019
Film
Pourudu
2008
Film
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu
Gangadharam
2006
Film
Okkadunnadu
Gowri Shankar
2007
Chakravyuham
1992
Film
Leelamahal Centre
2004
Film
Madurai Manikkuravar
2021
Film
Shamantakamani
Jaganath
2017
Film
Mahanandi
Police Inspector
2005
Film
Bootcut Balaraju
Narayana Patel
2024
Darja Donga
1985
Film
Ram Asur
Balaram Raju
2021
Film
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Apoorva Mahan
2015
Film
Murattu Kaalai
Varadharajan
2012
Film
Alluri
2022
Film
Kondapalli Raja
1993
Film
Style
Anchor in the dance competition
2006
Film
Pandimuni
Chinna Alludu
1993
Doshi Nirdoshi
1990
Film
Toss
2007
Careebeyans
2013
Aathma Bandham
1991
Collector Gari Alludu
1992
Ethiri En 3
2016
Film
Bava Bavamaridi
Raju
1993
Rendilla Poojari
1993
Film
Sitara
Raju
1984
Aadi Vishnu
2008
Film
Bharaate
2019
Film
Champion
2022
Film
Sakala Kala Vallabhudu
2019
Film
Arjun
2008
Film
Ketugadu
Rathan Roy
2015
Film
Crazy Crazy Feeling
2019
Film
Bhale Mavayya
1994
Saradaga Ammayitho
2013
Sivappu Mazhai
2010
Film
Nakshatra Poratam
1993
Kondaveeti Rowdy
1990
Qaidi Dada
1990
Film
Unarvu
Muthuswamy (CM)
2019
Film
Ilamai Kolam
1980
Film
Marshal
MGR
2019
Film
Neelambari
2001
Alexander
1992
Film
Khadak
2022
Film
Seetharamapuramlo
Rama Reddy
2022
Film
Gentleman 2
Film
Pambattam
2024
Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu
1991
Film
Pedda Manushulu
1999
Film
Mixture Potlam
2017
Film
Peddinti Alludu
Raja
1991
Thambi Arjuna
2010
Film
Shekaram Gari Abbayi
2017
Film
Sankarabharanam
2015
Naidugaari Kutumbam
1996
Film
Chadastapu Mogudu
1986
Film
Ayyappa Kataksham
2019
Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam
2013
Gang Leader
Hero’s Father
2023
Idhi Naadhi
Fakhir
Swayam krushi
2011
Film
Prema Pipasi
2020
Film
Priyamaina Srivaaru
1997
Film
Febraury 14, Necklace Road
CID Detective
2000
Film
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy
2007
Film
Bheemseri
2026