Sunil (Kannada actor)
Sunil | |
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| Born | Sunil Shetty 1 April 1964 |
| Died | 24 July 1994 (aged 30) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1987–1994 |
Sunil (1 April 1964 – 24 July 1994) was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema.[1][2][3][4] Some of the notable films of Sunil as an actor include Shruthi (1990), Mana Mecchida Sose (1992), Belli Kalungura (1992) and Shambhavi (1992).
Career
Sunil had been part of more than thirty Kannada feature films and was paired with Malashri in many films. He first acted as her brother in the film Mangalya (1991).[5]
Death
In 1994, actress Malashri, Sunil, and his aunt's son, Sachin, met with a car accident when their car on route from Hospet to Bengaluru was hit by a truck. While Malashri and Sachin suffered multiple injuries, Sunil died within an hour.[6][7][8]
Filmography
- All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shruthi | Krishna | |
| 1991 | C. B. I. Shiva | Indudhar | |
| Nagunagutha Nali | |||
| Thavarumane Udugore | Gopi | ||
| Anatha Rakshaka | Krishna | ||
| Mangalya | Anand | ||
| Amma Kadupu Challaga | Balayya | Telugu film | |
| 1992 | Halli Krishna Delhi Radha | Krishna | |
| Obbarigintha Obbaru | Ramu | ||
| Malashree Mamashree | Anand | ||
| Mana Mecchida Sose | Shankar | ||
| Snehada Kadalalli | Sunny | ||
| Belli Kalungura | Krishna | ||
| Nagaradalli Nayakaru | Ramu | ||
| Sindhoora Thilaka | Ranga | ||
| Sahasi | Vijay | ||
| Marana Mrudanga | Anil / Nithyanand | ||
| Kaliyuga Seethe | Inspector Anand | ||
| Shambhavi | Dr. Suresh | ||
| Thevar Veettu Ponnu | Tamil film | ||
| 1993 | Urmila | Chandru | Telugu film |
| Dakshayini | Shankar | ||
| Mecchida Madumaga | Sampath | ||
| 1994 | September 8 | Tulu film[9] | |
| Panjarada Gili | Raja | Posthumous release | |
| 1996 | Nadasurabhi | Murali | Shot in 1987; posthumous release |
| 1998 | Bisi Raktha | Arun | Shot in 1989; posthumous release |
See also
References
- ↑ "Malasree,By: Savitha". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Dr Rajakumar turns 72". rediff.com.
- ↑ "Four tragic deaths of Sandalwood actors". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Five deaths that shook Kannada cinema industry". newsable.asianetnews.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018.
- ↑ D, Divya (2 April 2025). "Malashree: 'ಅವರ ಮನೆಗೆ ಊಟಕ್ಕೂ ಹೋಗಿ ಬಂದ್ವಿ'! ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಜೋಡಿ! ಸುನೀಲ್-ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಮದುವೆಯಾಗೋರಿದ್ರಾ?". News18 (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Malashree's comeback effort". Rediff. 5 May 2000. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ Bhat, Shriram. "ಸುಂದರ ನಟ ಸುನಿಲ್ ದುರ್ಮರಣ; ಅಪಘಾತಕ್ಕೆ ಯಾರು ಕಾರಣ, ಕಾಣದ ಕೈ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದ್ಯಾ?". Asianet News (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ ಭಟ್, ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ (3 April 2023). "Kannada Actor Sunil: 'ಒಂದು ದಿನ ಇದ್ದದ್ದು ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ದಿನ ಇರದು'; ಸುಂದರ ನಟ ಸುನಿಲ್ರನ್ನು ನೆನೆದ ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "TULU FILM SHOT IN 24 HOURS". Tulu Cinema. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2026.