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Suman (Telugu: సుమన్) is a South Indian Telugu film actor. He played action hero and romantic hero in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films during the 1980s. He acted in many action and romantic movies in Telugu, including Sitara, Tharangini, and Neti Bharatham. He appeared as a villain in Malayalam film Sagar Alias Jackie and enacted the historic character Pazhayamveedan Chandhu in the biopic malayalam movie Pazhassi Raja. After a long while away from cinema, he returned to acting in Tamil films in 2007, starring in S. Shankar's Sivaji: The Boss with Rajinikanth. He has also appeared with Joseph Vijay in Kuruvi and with Ajith Kumar in Aegan.

Personal background[link]

Suman was born near Mangalore in Karnataka. Then they moved to Chennai. Suman did his kindergarten at Church Park Convent, Chennai. He completed his schooling at The Besant Theosophical High School, Chennai. He joined the Pachayappas College to do his B.A. in English Literature.

Suman is married to Smt. Sirisha, grand daughter of telugu writer D.V. Narasaraju. and they have a daughter, Akilaja Prathyusha. Suman holds a Black Belt 1st Dan in Karate, from Shotokan Karate Association (affiliated to Japan Karate Association). He is the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Karate Association.

Suman's full name is Mangalore Suman Talwar.Suman was born on 28 August 1959 at Chennai. His mother Late Smt. Kesari Chandra was the Principal of the prestigious Ethiraj College for women in Chennai. His father Sri. Susheel Chandra worked for I.O.C. Chennai. He is now residing at Hyderabad, with his Wife Smt. Sirisha (grand-daughter of well known Play-Wright Sri.D.V.Narasa Raju), his fifteen-year-old daughter Akilaja Prathyusha, his mother-in-law Smt.Kavita Raju and Sri.D.V.Narasaraju. His mother tongue is TuLu (Mangalore, Karnataka).

Suman learnt Sanskrit from Sri. H.A.S. Sashtri. Suman also learnt playing the Veena and the Guitar.

MARTIAL ARTS: He is a Black belt in karate (Shotokan Style). He also learnt Kalari Payiut (Martial Arts of Kerala) from Sri. Gopal Gurukkal. Suman attributes his Patience and Endurance to Martial arts. He is known for his famous stunts in movies, which got him the title of an Action Hero, due to his martial arts background. His film career was thanks to Martial arts, as his potential to be different and trend setting, was noticed by his producer in a Dojo (School), where Suman was teaching Karate.

A Black Belt 6th Dan in karate,^[1] from Shotokan Karate Association (affiliated to Japan Karate Association), Suman, is the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Karate Association. Suman takes an active part in all demonstrations and promotions, in Andhra Pradesh, to popularize martial arts as an effective way of striking a perfect balance, mentally and physically, to defend one's self, with harmony, patience and restraint. Sumun Budokan Karate Association is an extension of his involvement in promoting Martial Arts.

Film career[link]

Suman started his film career as a police officer in Tamil movie Neechal Kulam (1977) produced by T.R.Rammanna.Then he gave a power packed performance in the remake of classic Hindi movie Deewar made into Tamil as Thee(1981),he played a sincere police officer with the upcoming superstar rajinikanth. In more than 3 decades, he acted more than 150 films as a hero in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and English language films. After a break, he returned to acting by playing the villain in Kollywood movies Sivaji and Kuruvi. He is cast as the main villain in the Malayalam movie Sagar Alias Jacky.

Suman started his career as a Sensei (Master) in Karate. His family friend Mr. Kittu introduced him to a Tamil producer. He thus started off his film career in the year 1977.In his final year he acted in his first Tamil movie "Neechal kulam" produced by well-known producer in Tamil Nadu Late Sri.T.R.Rammanna. His first role was that of a Police officer. Today, Suman has to his credit more than 150 films, in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

He is also the first actor from Telugu Film Industry to act in a Hollywood movie-"Death And Taxis" produced by Clear water pictures and directed by Kevin Mukherji. He has been rechristened as Kevin Sumunt in this movie.

Following is the list of movies Suman has acted in:

TELUGU:

1. Tarangini

2. Kodalu kavali.

3. Kalyana Veena.

4. Chandi Rani.

5. Iddaru Khiladilu.

6. Pandanti Kaapuraaniki 12 Sutraalu.

7. Neti Bharatham.

8. Triveni Sangamam.

9. Aparaadhi.

10. Pralaya Simham

11. Sitara

12. James Bond 999.

13. MerupuDaadi.

14. Kurracheshtalu.

15. Daaku.

16. Raraju. (Guest Role.)

17. Eduruleni Manishi.

18. E Charitra Inka Ennallu.

19. Deshamlo Dongalu Paddaru.

20. Nyayam Meere Cheppali.

21. Mangalya Bhandham. (Guest Role.)

22. America Alludu.

23. Dharjha Donga.

24. Maayadaari Mandi.

25. Kanchu Kavacham.

26. Dongallo Dora.

27. Garjana.

28. Musugu Donga.

29. Iddaru Mitrulu.

30. Samajam Lo Stri.

31. Maruti.

32. Shreemati Kaanuka.

33. Chaadastapu Mogudu.

34. Prema Samrat.

35. Dharmapatni.

36. Bandipotu.

37. Ukkusankellu.

38. Ugranetrudu.

39. Rakta

41. Neram Naadi Kaadhu.

42. Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy

43. Kondaveeti Rowdy.

44. NetiCharitra.

45. 20 yo Shatabdham.

46. Khaidi Dada.

47. Jaisimha.

48. Saahasa Putrudu

49. Doshi Nirdoshi.

50. Raamudu Kaadu Raakshasudu.

51. Atma Bhandham.

52. Pedda Inti Alludu.

53. Mahayagnyam.

54. Bhaargav.

55. Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam

56. Pattudala.

57. Yamudannaki Mogudu.

58. Chakravyuham.

59. Collector Gaari Alludu.

60. Alexander.

61. Nakshatra Poratam.

62. Paruvu Prathishta.

63. Rendilla Pujari.

64. Baava Bavamaridi.

65. Kondapalli Raja.

66. Dongalludu.

67. Chinnalludu.

68. Thodu Dongalu.

69. Bhagat.

70. Urmila. (Guest Role.)

71. Samaram.

72. Alludu Poru Ammayi Joru.

73. Bhale Maavayya.

74. Bangaaru Mogudu.

75. Hello.. Alludu!

76. Baavagaru.

77. Leader.

78. Maya Bazaar.

79. Balaraaju Bangaru Pellam.

80. Khaidi Inspector.

81. Muddayi Muddugumma.

82. Aalu Magalu.

83. Naidu Gaari Kutumbam.

84. Abbayi Gaari Pelli.

85. Surya Putrudu.

86. Annamayya.

87. Priyamaina Sreevaaru.

88. Evandi Pelli Chesukondi.

89. Osi Naa Maradala.

90. Sambhavam.

91. Sreevarante Maavare.

92. SwarnaMukhi.

93. Peddamanushulu.

94. Ramasakkonodu.

95. Adavi Chukka. (Guest Role.)

96. Pellam Vachindi.

97. Allari Pellikoduku. (Guest Role.)

98. February 14 Necklace Road.

99. Devullu.(Guest Role.)

100. Nehru . (Guest Role.)

101. Chandra Vamsham.

102. Laahiri Laahiri Laahiri Lo.

103. Inspector Vikram.

104.Gangotri.(Guest Role)

105.Amulu.(Guest Role)

106.Sri Rama Das

107.Sri Satyanarayana Swami

108.Balu..ABCDEFG

109.Stalin

110.Vaana

111.Dookudu

TELUGU CANNED 1.Mangalya Bhagyam.

2.Dadagiri

3.Mandu Patra

UPCOMING FILMS: 1.Daasu. (Guest role)

2.Major Surya.

3.Sai Sannidhanam

4.Suresh Productions (Untitled)-Co-star.

5.KalyanaRamudu (Co-Star)

6.Ushakiron Movies. (Untitiled)-Co-star.

7.Kalyana Ramudu.-Co-star.

8.Maya

9.SVK films.-Co-star.

10.RamSai Films.-Co-star.

11. Endhukante... Premanta! (Telugu)

12. Yen Endraal Kaadhal Enben (Tamil)

TELUGU TV SERIAL: Suman has stepped into the world of small screen-The Television Media.

• "Dampathyam"

• "Bhakta Ramdass".

TAMIL: 1.Neechal Kulam

2.Veetukku Veedu Vaasapadi

3.Thee

4.Ellam Inba Mayam (Co-Artiste)

5.Anjada Nenjangal

6.Aradhanai

7.Kadal Meengal (Co-Artiste)

8.Irumbu Karangal

9.Ilamai Kolam

10.Darling Darling Darling (Co-Artiste)

11.Champion

12.Ennakaga Kaathiru

13.Kaaka Kadi

14.Avanukku Nigar Avane

15.Sattam Sirikkaathu

16.Nallathu Nadanthe Theerum

17.Vaadagai Veedu

18.Ilamai Kolam

19.Kuruvi Koodu

20.Vanjagan

21.Sivaji

22.Kuruvi

23.Aegan

24.Padikkathavan

25.Sivappu Mazhai

26.Ilaignan

27.Murattukaalai

KANNADA: 1. Jackie Chan 2. Zindabad 3. One Man Army 4. Killer 5. Mr. Puttuswamy (Guest Role) 6. Neelambari (Guest Role) 7. Billa Ranga

ENGLISH: DEATH AND TAXIS .

Filmography[link]

See Suman filmography

References[link]

External links[link]

• Suman (actor) at the Internet Movie Database