Sudheer (Kannada actor)
Sudheer was an Indian actor and politician known for his work in Kannada cinema. His noted performances came in films such as Chalagara, Preethi Vathsalya, Lorry Driver, Bandha Muktha, Jana Nayaka, Mathru Vathsalya, Looti Gang and Lady Commissioner.
Biography
Sudheer appeared in more than 200 Kannada-language films. He was also a noted stage actor and performed in plays mostly in North Karnataka, such as Veera Sindhura Lakshmana and Gowdra Gadhla. Sudheer's film debut came in Beesida Bale. As a film actor, he received praise for his portrayal of negative roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His collaboration with Ambareesh, who usually played the lead, became popular during this time.Sudheer had a brief stint in politics when he joined the Karnataka Kranti Ranga floated by Sarekoppa Bangarappa. He contested unsuccessfully from Sagar at the 1989 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He subsequently switched to Bharatiya Janata Party and was made a member of the party's Karnataka unit working committee. Sudheer died on 13 June 1999 after suffering from breathing difficulties at a hospital in Bangalore. He left behind Malathi, also a stage artiste, and two sons Nanda Kishore and Tharun Sudhir, both of whom would go on to become Kannada-language film directors.
Filmography
Beesida Bale Maadi Madidavaru Maya Manushya Veera Sindhoora Lakshmana Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane Halli Haida Narada Vijaya Manku Thimma Prachanda Putanigalu...ShambhuNee Nanna Gellalare...SuriMaha Prachandaru Keralida Simha Garjane Chalagara Havina Hede Garjane Avali Javali Chellida Raktha Nyaya Ellide...GeorgeSahasa Simha...Inspector Gopal RaoShankar Sundar Mava Sose Savaal Avala Neralu Chandi Chamundi...RaghuChinnadantha Maga...KalabhairavaDharma Yuddha Gandugali Rama Gedda Maga Karune Illada Kanoonu Kranthiyogi Basavanna Raktha Tilaka...VeerabhadraPremave Balina Belaku...child traffickerAaradhane Bedaru Bombe Benki Birugali Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba Preethi Vathsalya...ManoharShapatha...KalingaPavitra Prema...RockyAde Kannu Chaduranga...YogappaDevarelliddane Haavu Yeni Aata Thayi Kanasu...BhadraAfricadalli Sheela Bete Brahmasthra Ee Jeeva Ninagagi...cameoPreethi...JosephAgni Parikshe...KalingaTiger...'Cantonement' KaalaAnthima Ghatta Sathyam Shivam Sundaram...VishwapathiBandha Muktha Kizhakku Africavil Sheela Bazar Bheema Bedi Lorry Driver...JanakiramaiahHuli Hebbuli..."Meese" MariyappaJeevana Jyothi...Radha's molesterDharmathma Ramanaa Shamanna Sangliyana...KumbiJana Nayaka...VeerabhadriahMathru Vathsalya Adrushta Rekhe Avane Nanna Ganda...ShankarC.B.I. Shankar...Bullet BasyaHosa Kavya...JaggiVettri Vizhaa...SamuthiranAntintha Gandu Naanalla...SannannaNarasimha...Natwar LalAata Bombata Hongkongnalli Agent Amar Hosa Jeevana Dharma S. P. Sangliyana Part 2...KumbiRanabheri Prathap...Finance Minister BendigeriBombay Dada Kaliyuga Bheema...Pinto/SikanderCentral Rowdy Police Matthu Dada...ApparaoInspector Dhanush...ApparaoAgni Panjara Chithralekha Bharjari Gandu Vikram Golibar...Gandoji RaoLooti Gang Gopi Kalyana Odahuttidavaru...DevayyaShiva Sainya...Sannappa DoddappanavarAgni IPS Lady Commissioner Simhada Mari...VenkateshaVeerappa Nayaka Astra- ''Nannavalu Nannavalu''