Sujith Unnikrishnan (born 19 August 1983), known by his stage name Sunny Wayne, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in lead and supporting roles. He made his acting debut in Second Show (2012), in which Dulquer Salmaan played the main lead role.
Personal life
Sujith Unnikrishnan was born to Unnikrishnan and Soumini in Wayanad, on 19 August 1983. He is an alumnus of Calicut University Institute of Engineering and Technology at Tenhipalam in Malappuram, Kerala. He married his longtime girlfriend Renjini at Guruvayoor Temple on 10 April 2019.
Career
Sunny Wayne's first work was Second Show which was released in 2012. Indiaglitz.com praised Wayne's portrayal of Kurudi.Second Show Malayalam Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes. Indiaglitz.com (2012-02-04). Retrieved on 2013-07-08. After that he did a cameo appearance in Vineeth Sreenivasan's musical-romance film Thattathin Marayathu.Thattathin Marayathu Malayalam Movie Review, Thattathin Marayathu Malayalam Film Review, Malayalam Cinema Review, Malayalam Movie Review. Metromatinee.com (2012-07-06). Retrieved on 2013-07-08. In 2013, Wayne played a supporting character in Rajeev Ravi's Annayum Rasoolum. He portrayed Rasool's friend Ashley and narrator of the story. The Sify.com reviewer stated "Sunny Wayne underlines why he is regarded as one of the most talented actors to have happened to Malayalam cinema during recent times and his narration sets the mood very well."Movie Review: Annayum Resoolum. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-08. Wayne went on to play the cosmetic surgeon Roshan in Nee Ko Njaa Cha directed by debutant Gireesh. The Times of India wrote "Sunny Wayne throws himself into the character of Dr Roshan, a seasoned playboy with calm elegance. He looks sleek, stylish and sometimes genuinely funny."Nee Ko Nja Cha movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India. Times of India. Retrieved on 2013-07-08. He then starred in Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi, directed by Sameer Thahir. He portrayed the character Satan Xavier in the film Aadu, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. The following year, his character in the film Annmariya Kalippilannu (2016) was well acclaimed by the audience. He portrayed the role of Vijay fan in Pokkiri Simon (2017). Wayne made his Tamil debut with Gypsy.
In 2018, he launched a production company named Sunny Wayne Productions, which produced a theatre drama titled Moment Just Before Death. It produced 2 films: Padavettu, starring Nivin Pauly and Appan, starring himself.
Filmography
As actor Year Title Role Notes 2012 Second Show Kurudi Thattathin Marayathu Majeed 2013 Nee Ko Njaa Cha Dr.Roshan Fenwickman Annayum Rasoolum Ashley Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Suni Chewing Gum Dinu 2014 Raktharakshassu 3D Nandan Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal Akbar Ali Masala Republic Bada Bhai Koothara Ram Sritha to romance Sunny – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (23 November 2013). Retrieved on 20 June 2014. 2015 Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeeviyanu Satan Xavier and Abraham Xavier Dual roles Saradhi Christy Candle Camera Citizen journalist Appavum Veenjum Jude (Freddy Peter George) Double Barrel Silent Vizhiyil Sunny Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi Bheeran 2016 Annmariya Kalippilannu Poombatta Gireesh 2017 Alamara ArunAvarude Raavukal SunnyCameo appearanceGold CoinsKathaPokkiri Simon SimonChembarathipooDr. NandanCameo appearanceAadu 2Sathan Xavier2018Kayamkulam KochunniKeshava Kurup Oru Kuttanadan BlogGopanFrench ViplavamSathyan2019JuneAlexCameo appearanceMy SantaEby Mathew2020GypsyBalanTamil filmManiyarayile AshokanAjayan Cameo appearance; Netflix film2021Black CoffeeDavis Anugraheethan AntonyAntony Chathur MukhamAntony Sara'sJeevanAmazon Prime Video filmPidikittapulliShambuJio Cinema filmKurupPeter 2022 Aquarium Father Shibu Kuttavum Shikshayum CPO Rajesh Mathew Adithattu Marcos Varall Officer Padavettu Pradeep Cameo appearance Appan Njoonju SonyLIV film Padachone Ingalu KaatholeeC. H. Raghunandan 2023 Kasargold Faisal Kannur Squad Reghu Cameo appearance Vela SI Mallikarjunan 2024 Perumani Mujeeb Turbo Vimal Cameo appearance Golam Gibson George 50th film Thrayam Harry Turkish Tharkkam CI Roopesh 2025 Written & Directed by God God Nancy Rani Sunny Cameo appearance Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Kadamattathu Kathanar Cameo appearance The Pet Detective Timmychan Cameo appearance Paathirathri Ansar Ali 2026 Aadu 3 Saathan Xavier and Walter JosephDual roles
As producer Year Film Director Banner Notes 2022PadavettuLiju KrishnaSunny Wayne ProductionsAppanMaju SonyLIV film
As dubbing artist Ezra – dubbed for Sujith Shankar Valatty – Bruno (voice)
Short film Binary Error as Sunny Thomas
Web series
Year Title Role Language Notes 2024 Perilloor Premier League Sreekuttan Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
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