SAI KUMAR

Sai Kumar is a well-known actor in the Telugu film industry, who has earned a reputation for his remarkable acting skills and distinct voice. While his primary work is in acting, he is also renowned for his voice acting, particularly for dubbing for other major stars, which has contributed significantly to his fame. Sai Kumar is versatile and has acted in many successful films, both in lead roles and supporting roles. His powerful voice and commanding screen presence have made him a respected figure in Telugu cinema.

 Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Sai Kumar
  • Date of Birth: July 27, 1960
  • Age: 64 years (as of 2024)
  • Place of Birth: Amudalapalli, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Religion: Hindu
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)

Family Background:

  • Sai Kumar was born in a small village named Amudalapalli in Andhra Pradesh, to a well-respected family.
  • His father, Suryanarayana, was an officer in the government.
  • He has a brother named Vijay Kumar, who is also connected to the film industry in some capacity.
  • His family was supportive of his decision to pursue a career in acting.

 Education:

  • Sai Kumar completed his early education in his hometown, Amudalapalli, and later moved to Hyderabad for his higher education.
  • He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
  • During his college years, Sai Kumar developed a passion for theater and acting, which eventually led him to the film industry.

Career Beginnings:

  • Sai Kumar’s entry into the Telugu film industry came in the late 1980s. He started his career in Telugu films in 1986 with the movie “Kshana Kshanam”, directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
  • However, it was in 1990 with “Brahma Puthrudu”, where Sai Kumar’s career began to take off, earning him recognition as a talented actor.
  • He initially appeared in supporting roles, and his ability to perform intense and powerful characters caught the attention of directors and audiences.

Voice Work and Dubbing Career:

  • Sai Kumar is widely known for his work in dubbing. His deep, powerful voice became synonymous with several lead actors in Telugu cinema, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
  • He is particularly famous for dubbing for Chiranjeevi in films like “Khaidi No. 786” (1988), “Trinetrudu”, “Rajanna” and other notable movies. His voice has been used to convey intense emotions, action sequences, and even heroic moments.
  • Apart from Chiranjeevi, he has also dubbed for other stars like Rajinikanth, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Venkatesh in various films.

Filmography (Multilingual – Telugu, Kannada & others)

YearFilm TitleLanguageRole Type
1981Maa Voori Pedda ManushuluTeluguSupporting
1984ChallengeTeluguSupporting
1985Agni ParvatamTeluguSupporting
1985PratighatanaTeluguSupporting
1987Bharatamlo ArjunuduTeluguSupporting
1990KartavyamTeluguSupporting
1992Rowdy InspectorTeluguLead
1993Major ChandrakanthTeluguSupporting
1996Police StoryKannadaLead (Hero / Police)
1997Police Story 2KannadaLead
1998AnthahpuramTeluguAntagonist
1999A.K. 47KannadaLead
2000Police Story 3KannadaLead
2001NarahariTeluguLead
2002Seema SimhamTeluguAntagonist
2004SivaramTeluguLead
2006SamanyuduTeluguAntagonist / Politician
2007VijayadasamiTeluguAntagonist
2009Dhee Ante DheeTeluguLead
2010PrasthanamTeluguPolitician / Antagonist
2011AyyareTeluguComic / Godman
2012Uu Kodathara Ulikki PadatharaTeluguSupporting
2012Shirdi SaiTeluguDevotee (Nanavali)
2013Jagadguru Adi ShankaraTeluguMandana Misra (Scholar)
2014YevaduTeluguAntagonist
2015PataasTeluguPolice Officer
2015Pandaga CheskoTeluguBusinessman (Supporting)
2016SarrainoduTeluguMLA / Antagonist
2016SupremeTeluguSupporting
2016Janatha GarageTeluguPolice Commissioner
2017Om Namo VenkatesayaTeluguGuru
2017Jai Lava KusaTeluguVillain
2018Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu IndiaTeluguArmy Chief
2019MaharshiTeluguSupporting
2021RepublicTeluguPolitician
2021YuvarathnaaKannadaEducation Minister
2022Gaalivaana (Web Series)TeluguKomarraju
2023DasaraTeluguVillage Head
2024Saripodhaa SanivaaramTeluguSankaram
2024Lucky BaskharTeluguCBI Officer
2025Sankranthiki VasthunamTeluguP. Manikya Rao
2025Court – State vs a NobodyTeluguMohan Rao

Kannada Filmography

YearFilm TitleRole Type
1996Police StoryLead (Hero / Police Officer)
1997Police Story 2Lead (Sequel role)
1999A.K. 47Lead (Action Hero)
2000Police Story 3Lead
2001KotigobbaAntagonist
2005AyyaSupporting
2008Bindaas HudugiAntagonist
2010Veera MadakariSupporting
2011Kempe GowdaAntagonist (Don)
2013ChakravyuhaPolitician
2014PowerSupporting
2015RannaAntagonist
2016JaguarPolitician
2021YuvarathnaaEducation Minister

Dubbing Filmography

YearFilm TitleActor Dubbed ForLanguage
1983KhaidiChiranjeeviTelugu
1984ChallengeRajasekharTelugu
1986PrathidhwaniRajasekharTelugu
1989AnkusamRajasekharTelugu
1990MagaaduRajasekharTelugu
1991Rowdyism NasinchaliRajasekharTelugu
1992Mister BharathRajinikanthTelugu Dub
1993Sivaji (early dubs)RajinikanthTelugu Dub
1995CaptainRajasekharTelugu
1996Oke OkkaduArjun SarjaTelugu Dub
1998MudhalvanArjun SarjaTelugu Dub
2000Rudraveena (TV)RajasekharTelugu
2003ArasuPuneeth RajkumarTelugu Dub
2006Thiruvilaiyaadal ArambamDhanushTelugu Dub
2010Enthiran (Robot)RajinikanthTelugu Dub
2016KabaliRajinikanthTelugu Dub
2017KaalaRajinikanthTelugu Dub

Awards and Recognition

  • Sai Kumar has received numerous awards for his performances and dubbing work, including:
    • Three Filmfare Awards
    • Two Nandi Awards
    • Two SIIMA Awards.

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