Sundeep Kishan
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Sundeep Kishan is an India
n film actor, best known for his role in the film Prasthanam
(2010). Earlier he had assisted director Gautham Menon
on Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). So far, he has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil movies.
, where his father is a businessman, and his mother works with All India Radio
. Sundeep graduated from Loyola College, Chennai
. He is the nephew of cinematographers Chota K. Naidu
and Shyam K. Naidu
.
for an year, before making his acting debut with "Sneha Geetham", a product of LARSCO (Lagadapati Sridhar) who gave huge hits like Evadi Gola Vaadide
and Style
. While shooting for Sneha Geetham, his acting skills were appreciated by many. Soon, with word-of-mouth promotion, he was called into to audition for the role of Chinna in Deva Katta
's Prasthanam
. He moved to Hyderabad in 2008.
Deva Katta referred Sundeep to his friends, Raj & DK, directors of the 2009 Hindi movie 99
. This reference eventually led to Sundeep's involvement in his first Hindi venture, Shor in the City
. Produced by Ekta Kapoor
, it also stars Tusshar Kapoor
, Sendhil Ramamurthy
and Preeti Desai
. The film is based in the iconic city of Mumbai
and encompasses three storylines.
Currently Sundeep is working on his first Tamil movie for Satya Jyothi films, producers of Bhasha, Mouna Raagam
and Vasantha Kokila
. The film is to be a Yuvan Shankar Raja
musical.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actor, best known for his role in the film Prasthanam
Prasthanam
-Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
(2010). Earlier he had assisted director Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
on Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). So far, he has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil movies.
Early life and education
Sundeep was born (on 7 May) and brought up in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, where his father is a businessman, and his mother works with All India Radio
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
. Sundeep graduated from Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College is a Jesuit institution in Chennai, India. The college admits undergraduates and post-graduates and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and commerce. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras.-History:...
. He is the nephew of cinematographers Chota K. Naidu
Chota K. Naidu
Chota K. Naidu is an Indian film cinematographer who primarily works for Telugu cinema. His brother Shyam K. Naidu is also another popular cinematographer in Tollywood. He won the prestigious Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for the film Kotha Bangaru Lokam.His nephew Sundeep Kishan is a film actor...
and Shyam K. Naidu
Shyam K. Naidu
Shyam K. Naidu is cinematographer in Telugu Cinema. His best works are Pokiri, Super, and Mass. He worked for all of Puri Jagannadh. His brother, Chota K...
.
Career
Sundeep worked as an assistant director to Gautham MenonGautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
for an year, before making his acting debut with "Sneha Geetham", a product of LARSCO (Lagadapati Sridhar) who gave huge hits like Evadi Gola Vaadide
Evadi Gola Vaadidi
Evadi Gola Vaadidi is a Telugu comedy film directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana.-Plot:Veera Shankar falls in love with Arti at the first sight. But he is supposed to marry the daughter of a Rayalaseema factionist Bakka Reddy . Bakkanna summons goon to finish off Arti. Veera Shankar travels to Bangkok...
and Style
Style (2006 film)
Style is a Telugu film which was released on 12 January 2006 and was directed by Raghava Lawrence. This is Lawrence's second directorial venture after the blockbuster Mass with Akkineni Nagarjuna. It was produced by Larsco Entertainment with producers Sridhar and Sirisha Lagadapati.-Story:Ganesh ...
. While shooting for Sneha Geetham, his acting skills were appreciated by many. Soon, with word-of-mouth promotion, he was called into to audition for the role of Chinna in Deva Katta
Deva Katta
Deva Katta is an Indian-born American-citizen and a filmmaker in Tollywood. He won Filmfare Best Film Critics Choice Award for his recent classic film Prasthanam-Career:...
's Prasthanam
Prasthanam
-Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
. He moved to Hyderabad in 2008.
Deva Katta referred Sundeep to his friends, Raj & DK, directors of the 2009 Hindi movie 99
99 (2009 film)
-Reception:The film's music received mixed reviews from critics. Indiatimes gave the soundtrack three stars out of four, saying the songs "What's Up", "Soch Mat Dobara", "Punjab Size" were average while praising "Kal Ki Tarah" and "Delhi Destiny". Bollywood Hungama's Joginder Tuteja gave the album...
. This reference eventually led to Sundeep's involvement in his first Hindi venture, Shor in the City
Shor in the City
Shor in the City is a 2011 Hindi film directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. starring Tusshar Kapoor, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Preeti Desai, Nikhil Dwivedi, Pitobash Tripathy, Sundeep Kishan, Girija Oak, Radhika Apte and Amit Mistry in the lead roles. The background score of the film was composed by...
. Produced by Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Jeetendra Kapoor is an Indian TV and film producer. She is the Creative Director and Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company.-Biography:...
, it also stars Tusshar Kapoor
Tusshar Kapoor
Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor. He is the son of Bollywood actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor and brother of Ekta Kapoor. He studied at the University of Michigan and graduated with a BBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.Tushar made his debut with Mujhe kuch kehna hai alongside...
, Sendhil Ramamurthy
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Sendhil Ramamurthy is an American actor. He is best known for the role as geneticist Mohinder Suresh in the NBC drama Heroes.-Personal life:...
and Preeti Desai
Preeti Desai
Preeti Desai is a Indian Actress who was Miss Great Britain 2006. A British Indian, she made history by becoming the first British woman of Indian origin to ever win the title. She speaks English, Gujarati and Hindi and is based in London, England and Mumbai, India.-Early life and...
. The film is based in the iconic city of Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
and encompasses three storylines.
Currently Sundeep is working on his first Tamil movie for Satya Jyothi films, producers of Bhasha, Mouna Raagam
Mouna Raagam
Mouna Raagam is a 1986 Tamil film directed by filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraja, and the film's cinematography is by P. C. Sriram. This movie turned out to be an important milestone in Tamil cinema and yielded Mani Ratnam the much needed breakthrough. The...
and Vasantha Kokila
Moondram Pirai
Moondram Pirai is a 1982 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Sridevi, Kamal Haasan, Poornam Vishwanathan and Silk Smitha. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. Kamal Haasan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Srinivas...
. The film is to be a Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
musical.
Filmography
- Sneha Geetham (2009)
- PrasthanamPrasthanam-Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
(Telugu) (2010) - Shor in the CityShor in the CityShor in the City is a 2011 Hindi film directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. starring Tusshar Kapoor, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Preeti Desai, Nikhil Dwivedi, Pitobash Tripathy, Sundeep Kishan, Girija Oak, Radhika Apte and Amit Mistry in the lead roles. The background score of the film was composed by...
(Hindi) (2011)