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Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep celebrates his 51st birthday today. Sudeep, whose full name is Sudeep Sanjeev, was born on September 2, 1973, in the Shivmoga district of Karnataka to Sanjeev Manjappa and Saroja. Sudeep, fondly known as 'Kiccha' Sudeep, is one of the most prolific actors, directors and producers in Sandalwood. Making his acting debut in 1997 with the film Thayavva, starring Charan Raj, Ramesh Bhat and Sindhu. However, it was his 2001 film Huchcha that propelled him to stardom. In a career spanning more than two decades, Kiccha Sudeep went on to star in a number of hit films: Kiccha (2003), Ee Shathamaanada Veera Madakari (2009), Kempe Gowda (2011), Kotigobba 2 (2016), Hebbuli (2017) among others. UI First Look Teaser: Kiccha Sudeepa Unveils Upendra’s Futuristic Marvel, Promises Larger-Than-Life Visual and Action Spectacle (Watch Video).
Conferred with the title of Abhinaya Chakravarthy, Kiccha Sudeep has also showcased his talent in the Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu industries. His birthday serves as the perfect occasion to dive into some lesser-known facts about this talented man. So, let's check them out!
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1. Kiccha’s Acting Debut
Kiccha Sudeep, who is one of the biggest stars of Sandalwood, made his acting debut with a supporting role in V Umakanth's 1997 film Thayavva. Alongside Kiccha, the movie featured Umashree, Charan Raj, Sindhu, Avinash, Ramesh Bhat and Tennis Krishna in key roles. However, the movie was a box-office failure.
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2. Kiccha Sudeep's Bollywood Stint
Kiccha Sudeep made his Bollywood debut in 2008 with Ram Gopal Vama's supernatural film Phoonk. The movie also featured Ahsaas Channa, Amruta Khanvikar, Lilette Dubey, Ashwini Kalsekar, and Ganesh Yadav in pivotal roles. Sudeep later appeared in Rann (2010), Phoonk 2 (2010), and Rakta Charita (2010), among others. Sudeep also shared screen space with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in Dabangg 3 (2019).
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3. Kiccha Sudeep’s Directorial Ventures
Kiccha Sudeep is truly one of the most gifted artistes in our country. The Sandalwood superstar also explored his passion for direction with the 2006 film My Autograph. Kiccha starred in and produced the romantic drama, which also featured Meena, Sridevika, Rashmi Kulkarni, and Deepu, among others. He directed many other hit films, including Ee Shatamaanada Veera Madakari (2009), Kempe Gowda (2011), and Just Maath Maathalli (2010).
4. Kiccha Lived on INR 500 per Month During His Initial Days
Every successful person in the world has had to struggle at some point to reach where he/she is currently. The same was true for our beloved Kiccha. During an interview, the Kannada superstar revealed that he lived on INR 500 a month during his initial days.
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5. Kiccha Sudeep’s Marital Life
Not many are aware of the troubled past of Kiccha Sudeep and his wife, Priya Radhakrishna. Things had gone so ugly that the couple decided to split paths at a point, filing for a divorce in 2015. However, things slowly worked out between the couple, who decided to give their relationship another chance. Kiccha and Priya are one of the most adored couples in Sandalwood now. Kabzaa Movie Review: Upendra and Kichcha Sudeep's 'KGF Lite' Is A Massive Mess Studded With Never-Ending Madness (LatestLY Exclusive).
On the work front, Kiccha Sudeep is gearing up for his film Max. The action-thriller is directed by Vijay Karthikeya and produced by V Creations. As our beloved Kiccha turns a year older today, here's wishing him endless joy and success, with hopes that he continues to entertain for years to come.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 02, 2024 08:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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