Sameer (Telugu actor)


Vinnakota Sameer is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Telugu films and television.

Early life

Sameer Hasan was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to a Muslim father Intikhab Hasan and a Brahmin mother Mahalaxmi. His father was absent during his childhood, and he was raised as a Hindu by his mother and maternal family.

Career

He has acted in many TV serials broadcast on Doordarshan. He played a supporting role in Ruthu Ragalu. Sameer made his film debut in Subha Sankalpam, directed by K. Viswanath.

Personal life

Sameer has stated that he identifies as Hindu. He has worn the Ayyappa mala multiple times and regularly visits temples. In 2020, he revealed he has adopted his mother's surname and legally changed his name from Sameer Hasan to Vinnakota Venkata Sameer to reflect his maternal heritage.
He is married to Aparna and has a son. The couple won the finals of Moguds Pellams, a TV program conducted by MAA TV for celebrity couples.

Filmography

  • Prema Pusthakam
  • Subha Sankalpam
  • Aahaa..!
  • Student No.1
  • Indra
  • Simhadri
  • Tagore
  • Athade Oka Sainyam
  • Love Today
  • Samba
  • Sye
  • Mass
  • Kaani
  • Andagadu
  • That Is Pandu
  • Jai Chiranjeeva
  • Lakshmi
  • Sri Ramadasu
  • Style
  • Rakhi
  • Chandamama
  • Anasuya
  • Pandurangadu
  • Baladoor
  • Hero
  • Cell
  • Magadheera
  • Orange
  • Khaleja
  • Nagavalli
  • Pilla Zamindar
  • Mr Perfect
  • Sri Rama Rajyam
  • Sudigadu
  • Damarukam
  • Attarintiki Daredi
  • Legend
  • Laddu Babu
  • Drushyam
  • Govindudu Andarivadele
  • Pataas
  • Lion
  • Kerintha
  • Kick 2
  • Bruce Lee: The Fighter
  • Bengal Tiger
  • Sarrainodu
  • Control C
  • Kittu Unnadu Jagratha
  • Keshava
  • Duvvada Jagannadham
  • Agnyaathavaasi
  • Pantham
  • Saakshyam
  • Devadas
  • Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru
  • Maharshi
  • Kathanam
  • Anukunnadi Okkati Ayyandhi Okati
  • Idhe Maa Katha
  • Akhanda
  • Alludu Adhurs
  • Dhamaka as Sanjay
  • Lucky Lakshman
  • Veera Simha Reddy as Rudra Reddy
  • Bhari Taraganam
  • Kismat as Loknath
  • Paarijatha Parvam
  • Purushothamudu
  • Zebra as Janaki Raman
  • Dear Krishna
  • ''Paderu 12th Mile''

    Television

  • Ruthuragalu
  • Lady Detective
  • Moguds Pellams
  • Na Mogudu Naku Sontham
  • Bigg Boss 1
  • Santhi Nivasam
  • Ala Venkatapuramlo
  • Recce
  • ''AIR: All India Rankers''