Cast & creator
Suman
Best known for Thee, Mr. Local, Sivaji: The Boss
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.
Also known as: Suman Talwar, സുമൻ, సుమన్
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film credits
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television credits
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1980–2026 · acting roles
5.6
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (166)
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Thee
Inspector Ravishankar 'Ravi'
1981
Mr. Local
2019
Sivaji: The Boss
Adisheshan
2007
Mystery
2023Athiradi Padai
1994
Harudu
2026
Varisu
Nimisha Nambiar
2023
Yennai Arindhaal
Muruganandham
2015
Gabbar Is Back
Digvijay Patil
2015
Puli Meka
Anurag Narayan
2023
Dookudu
Commissioner Ramprasad
2011Aaradhanai
1981
Sarrainodu
DGP Ranjit
2016
Si 3
Ram Prasad
2017En Selvame
1985
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
2009
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
Central Minister
2017Pattudala
1992
Gangotri
Narasimha
2003Merupu Daadi
Raaja
1984
Irumbu Thirai
ACP
2018
The Legend
2022
Legend
Hero's Father
2014
Endukante Premanta
Sravanthi's Father
2012
Shadow
2013
Oka Laila Kosam
Karthik's Father
2014
Nachindi Girl Friendu
Mukesh Gaurav
2022
Rudhramadevi
Hari Hara Devudu
2015
Viswam
Seetharama Raju
2024Avanukku Nigar Avane
1982Nyayam Meere Cheppali
Prabhakar
1985
Kuruvi
Kochadaiyaaan aka Kochcha
2008
Aakatayi
2017
Bindaas
2008
Vaana
2008
Aegan
John Chinnappa
2008
Blood Roses
2026
Annamayya
Lord Venkateswara
1997
Dhammu
Veerasimha
2012
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha
2025
Sammakka Sarakka
2000
Mr. Medhavi
2008
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
Nanthakrishna Naina
2009
Vaigai Express
2017
Padikathavan
Samarasimha Reddy
2009Mangalya Bandham
1985
Pottu
2019
Neti Bharatam
1983
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Mangaram
2019
Extra Ordinary Man
2023
Aadikeshava
Maha Kaleshwar Reddy
2023
Watchman
Rasheed Khan, police officer
2019
Adithya (Creative Genius)
2015
Kalyana Ramudu
2003
Kadal Meengal
1981
Ammo Bomma
2001Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum
1981
Cauliflower
2021
Ari: My Name is Nobody
2025
Dhenikaina Ready
2012
Naa Alludu
Venkayya Naidu
2005
Venky
Special Appearance
2004
Amma Cheppindi
Major K. L. Chowdary, the Principal
2006
Jagadguru Adi Shankara
Kapala Marthanda Raju
2013
Nibunan
Emmanuel
2017
Vijayadasami
Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao
2007
Jackie Chan
1997Aathma Bandham
1991
Sowkarpettai
Gothra
2016
Ammammagarillu
2018
Angel
Indra
2017
Devullu
Lord Venkateshwara
2000
Dictator
2016
Nuvvante Nakishtam
2005
Style
Anchor in the dance competition
2006Vasanthame Varuga
1983Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam
1991Enakkaga Kaathiru
1981
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu
Gangadharam
2006
Sahasam
Satyanarayana Varma
2013
Okkadunnadu
Gowri Shankar
2007
Bharaate
2019
Muthuramalingam
2017
Thalaivan
2014
Athade Oka Sainyam
Raghava Rao
2004
Leader
C.M. Sanjeevayya
2010
Alex Pandian
Sneha
2013
Apparao Driving School
Dr. Chandra Shekar
2004
Shamantakamani
Jaganath
2017Ilaingan
Rajanayagam
2011
Balu
2005
Teja Bhai and Family
Karta
2011Teja Bhai and Family
Mohan Kartha
2011
Sri Ramadasu
Lord Rama
2006Ethiri En 3
2016
Subramanyam For Sale
Reddappa
2015
Sitara
Raju
1984
Engeyum Kadhal
Rajasekhar
2011
Pandimuni
Pourudu
2008
Kondapalli Raja
1993
Murattu Kaalai
Varadharajan
2012
Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu
2003Chinna Alludu
1993Chakravyuham
1992
Bootcut Balaraju
Narayana Patel
2024
Ayyappa Kataksham
2019Rendilla Poojari
1993
Darling, Darling, Darling
Ashok
1982
20va Sathabdam
1990
Jhummandi Naadam
Sravya's Father
2010Apoorva Mahan
2015
Samaram
2019
Ram Asur
Balaram Raju
2021Collector Gari Alludu
1992
Surya Putrulu
1997
Nakshatra Poratam
1993
Unarvu
Muthuswamy (CM)
2019Darja Donga
1985Naidugaari Kutumbam
1996
Khadak
2022
Toss
2007Sivappu Mazhai
2010
Champion
2022
Sankarabharanam
2015
Ananya
2024
Mahanandi
Police Inspector
2005
Arjun
2008Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam
2013
Bava Bavamaridi
Raju
1993
Neelambari
2001Saradaga Ammayitho
2013
Alluri
2022Doshi Nirdoshi
1990
Pedda Manushulu
1999Qaidi Dada
1990
Crazy Crazy Feeling
2019Aadi Vishnu
2008
Bhale Mavayya
1994Thambi Arjuna
2010Careebeyans
2013
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Madurai Manikkuravar
2021Alexander
1992
Ilamai Kolam
1980Kondaveeti Rowdy
1990
Sakala Kala Vallabhudu
2019
Peddinti Alludu
Raja
1991
Leelamahal Centre
2004
Shekaram Gari Abbayi
2017
Ketugadu
Rathan Roy
2015
Gentleman 2
Idhi Naadhi
Fakhir
Pambattam
2024
Mixture Potlam
2017Swayam krushi
2011
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy
2007
Marshal
MGR
2019Gang Leader
Hero’s Father
2023Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu
1991
Priyamaina Srivaaru
1997
Chadastapu Mogudu
1986
Seetharamapuramlo
Rama Reddy
2022
Febraury 14, Necklace Road
CID Detective
2000
Prema Pipasi
2020