P. Sai Kumar Explained

P. Sai Kumar
Birth Name:Pudipeddi Sai Kumar
Birth Date:27 July 1960
Yearsactive:1976–present
Father:P. J. Sarma
Children:2, including Aadi
Relatives:P. Ravi Shankar (brother)

Pudipeddi Sai Kumar (born 27 July 1960[1]) is an Indian actor, dubbing artist and television presenter who works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada films.[2]

He has received three state Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards and two SIMA Awards for his work in Telugu and Kannada. His performance in Prasthanam (2010) featured in the list of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.[3]

Early and personal life

Sai Kumar was born to P. J. Sarma and Krishna Jyothi, as one of five children. Sarma moved from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai and established himself as an actor and dubbing artist while Jyothi, hails from Bagepalli, Karnataka and has acted in several Kannada films.[4]

Kumar's brothers P. Ravi Shankar and Ayyappa P. Sharma are also actors. They have two sisters. Kumar has a master's degree in Arts from Presidency College, Chennai and completed M.Phil. at Madras Christian College, where he also taught briefly.[5]

Sai Kumar's son Aadi is an actor in Telugu cinema.[6]

Film career

He started his career at an early age as a dubbing child artist. His father, P. J. Sarma was a leading dubbing artist. Sai Kumar followed in his father's footsteps, having dubbed for Suman and Rajasekhar for many of their films. As a child actor, he appeared in Devudu Chesina Pelli (1975) and Sneham (1977). He resumed acting as an adult, appearing in Challenge (1984), Kalikalam (1991), Major Chandrakanth (1993) and others.[7]

He started in Tamil movies like Thaiyalkaran (1991), Kaaval Geetham (1992), Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998) and then the action roles such as Aathi (2006), Thenavattu (2008) and Thiruvannamalai (2008).

He appeared in the 1996 Kannada film Police Story, which was also voice dubbed in Telugu and Tamil. His Kannada films Agni IPS (1997), Central Jail (1997), Police Story 2 (2007) were all major hits at the box office and Sai Kumar became a household name in Karnataka.[8] Sai Kumar says, 'I am indebted to Karnataka for making me a star and giving me Police Story during my struggling days.' His Kannada film RangiTaranga was one of the 300 films eligible to be nominated for the Oscars in 2016[9] and his performance in the film was not only praised by the critics, but also earned him an IIFA Utsavam and SIIMA Award.[10] [11]

Television career

In addition to his films, he also hosted Deal or No Deal on Gemini TV and Etv Kannada in Telugu and Kannada respectively. He also hosted WOW-Sakkhath Kick Kodo game show on ETV Kannada and WOW S1 - Manchi Kick Ichche, WOW S2 game shows on ETV. He hosted a game show, Manam on ETV.[12]

Awards

Nandi Awards
Filmfare Awards
IIFA Awards
CineMAA Awards
SIMA Awards
Other Awards
Television Awards (As anchor)

Filmography

As actor

Telugu

List of P. Sai Kumar Telugu films and roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
1975 Devudu Chesina Pelli
1977 Sneham
1984 Challenge Prakasam
1985 Agni Parvatam
Vande Mataram
Pratighatana
Jwala Sarvottama Rao's son
Maharaju
1987Yugakarthalu
Bharatamlo Arjunudu
1990 Kartavyam
Doctor Bhavani
Neti Dowrjanyam[15] S.P. Ranjith
AayudhamChina Venkatarayudu
1991 Kalikalam
Amma Rajinama
1992LaatiPrithvi
Rowdy Inspector Narasimham
Valu Jada Tolu Beltu
Bangaru Mama
Prema Vijetha
1993 Major Chandrakanth
1994Pacha Thoranam
1996Police Story
1998 Rowdy Durbar
Swarnamukhi
Kodukulu
AnthahpuramPrakash
1999 A. K. 47
2001 Narahari
Sivanna
Khaki Chokka Pratap
Athanu
2002 Seema Simham Simbhu Prasad
Janam Jeeva
2004 Sivaram Sivaram
2005 Slokam
2006 Samanyudu Bhagavan Raj
2007 Vijayadasami Durga Prasad
2008 Indrajith
2009 Dhee Ante Dhee
2010 PrasthanamLoknath Naidu 3rd on the list of Film Companions "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade"
2011 AyyareGajapathi
2012 Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Bujji
Shirdi Sai Nanavali
2013 Okkadine Shivaji Rao
Pavitra
Jagadguru Adi ShankaraMandana Misra
Kamina Dharma
2014 Yevadu Dharma
Autonagar Surya Sirisha's father
Galata
2015 Pataas DGP Murali Krishna
Pandaga Chesko Sai Reddy
Bhale Manchi Roju Shakti
2016 Sarrainodu Jaya Prakash "J.P."
Supreme Narayana Rao
Chuttalabbai Babji's father
Janatha Garage Police Commissioner K. Chandra Shekar
Manalo Okkadu Pratap
2017 Om Namo Venkatesaya Guru Anubhananda Swamy
Vaisakham
Jai Lava Kusa Kaakha
Raja the Great Surya Murthy
2018 Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India Mustafa
Subrahmanyapuram Ayushmaan
Suvarna Sundari Guna
2019 Maharshi Pallavi's father
2021 Sreekaram Ekambaram
Yuvarathnaa Raghav Reddy (Education minister)
Ardha Shathabdham Ramanna
SR Kalyanamandapam Dharma
Raja VikramarkaChakravarthy
2022Gaalivaana Komarrajuweb series
S5 No ExitCM Subrahmanyam Naidu
2023Sir Pathi Papa Rao
Natho Nenu Koteswara Rao
Jorugaa Husharugaa Santhosh's father [16]
2024 RAM (Rapid Action Mission)
Gangs of Godavari
Committee KurrolluPresident Bujji
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

Kannada

Tamil

As dubbing artist

List of P. Sai Kumar film credits as dubbing artist
ActorTitlesNotes
Tarangini
Neti Bharatam
Sitaara
Merupu Dhadi
America Alludu [17]
Bava Bavamaridi
Athiradi Padai
Aahuti also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films
Ankusam
Magaadu
Aagraham
Allari Priyudu
Gangmaster
Omkaram
Subhakaryam
Evadaithe Nakenti
PSV Garuda Vega
Baashha For Telugu versions
Pedarayudu
Lal Salaam
Thirumalai
Souryam
Khuda GawahFor Telugu dubbed version
Singakottai
Police Adhikari For Telugu dubbed versions
Captain Prabhakaran
City Police
Raja Simha
Raghupathi IPS
Mathru Bhoomi
Sangathana For Telugu dubbed versions
Police Commissioner For Telugu dubbed versions
Chief Minister For Telugu dubbed versions
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Delhi Simham
Yoddha For Telugu dubbed versions
Abhimanyu

As producer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 27 July 2020. Happy Birthday Sai Kumar: Makers of Sreekaram share first look of the ace actor. 17 February 2021. The Times of India. en. 15 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115130921/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-sai-kumar-makers-of-sreekaram-share-first-look-of-the-ace-actor/articleshow/77199229.cms. live.
  2. Web site: The Hindu : Metro Plus Visakhapatnam : 'Dialogue King' on a roll . https://web.archive.org/web/20110402232539/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/03/26/stories/2011032651690100.htm . 2 April 2011 .
  3. Web site: Film Companion's 100 Greatest Indian Performances of the Decade - Movie list . 9 March 2023 . 9 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209074124/https://mubi.com/lists/film-companion-s-100-greatest-performances-of-the-decade . live .
  4. Web site: 2020-06-12. Ravi Shankar: Dad was straightforward, mom encouraged creativity. 2021-02-17. Deccan Herald. en. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183435/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/ravi-shankar-dad-was-straightforward-mom-encouraged-creativity-848886.html. live.
  5. Web site: Sai Kumar interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor. 2021-02-17. Idlebrain.com. 26 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110226092315/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/saikumar-actor.html. live.
  6. News: Aadi is a producer's hero: Sai Kumar. 2020-12-31. The Times of India. en. 10 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210710160908/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Aadi-is-a-producers-hero-Sai-Kumar/articleshow/50947429.cms. live.
  7. Web site: Sai Kumar interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor . 13 December 2022 . 12 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221212152327/https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/saikumar-actor.html . live .
  8. Web site: Making waves in Kannada films. Screen India. 26 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20010220104728/http://www.screenindia.com/jun30/south.htm. 20 February 2001.
  9. Web site: RangiTaranga director Anup Bhandari never expected his film to make it to the Oscars race. December 17, 2015. India Today. 24 October 2018. 24 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181024192045/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rangitaranga-director-anup-bhandari-never-expected-his-film-to-make-it-to-the-oscars-2016-awards-race-277651-2015-12-17. live.
  10. Web site: 'Srimanthudu', 'Rangitaranga' win laurels at IIFA Utsavam . 26 January 2016 . 20 September 2020 . 26 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200626150901/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/srimanthudu-rangitaranga-win-laurels-at-iifa-utsavam/ . live .
  11. News: Kannada cinema's big winners at SIIMA 2016 . . 13 December 2022 . 12 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221212185319/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-cinemas-big-winners-at-siima/articleshow/53056249.cms . live .
  12. Web site: Desi Hub: Telugu Movies's Weblog – 'Karalu Miriyalu' on TCV committee . 28 November 2007 . 23 December 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071223161435/http://www.desihub.com/blogs/page/telugumovies/20070203;jsessionid=1C06F8E81FE3D2244FF6CA4E41CF367D . live .
  13. News: Cities / Hyderabad : Delhi Telugu Academy awards presented . The Hindu . 9 August 2010 . 21 July 2012 . 22 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110322032522/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article560931.ece . live .
  14. Web site: Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Lifetime achievement award for Shanti Swaroop . https://web.archive.org/web/20110130072815/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/29/stories/2010122962700200.htm . dead . 30 January 2011 . 29 December 2010 . . 21 July 2012.
  15. Web site: Neti Dowrjanyam (1990) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema . 2024-01-02 . www.jiocinema.com . en.
  16. Web site: Jorugaa Husharugaa Telugu Movie Review. December 15, 2023.
  17. Web site: Sri . 2 April 2010 . Retrospect : America Alludu (1985) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130120091515/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/retro_americaalludu1985.php . 20 January 2013 . 21 May 2024 . Telugucinema.com.
  18. News: Aadi says his tapori role in Garam will appeal to mass as well as elite audience . Hooli . Shekhar H . International Business Times, India Edition . en . 2016-10-23 . 24 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161024085303/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/aadi-says-his-tapori-role-garam-will-appeal-mass-well-elite-audience-666324 . live .