Sudheer (21 May 1947 – 13 June 1999) was an Indian actor and politician known for his work in Kannada cinema. His noted performances came in films such as Chalagara (1981), Preethi Vathsalya (1984), Lorry Driver (1987), Bandha Muktha (1987), Jana Nayaka (1988), Mathru Vathsalya (1988), Looti Gang (1994) and Lady Commissioner (1997).
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 (1973). 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 (1973) Maadi Madidavaru (1974) Maya Manushya (1976) Veera Sindhoora Lakshmana (1977) Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977) Halli Haida (1978) Narada Vijaya (1980) Manku Thimma (1980) Prachanda Putanigalu (1981)...Shambhu Nee Nanna Gellalare (1981)...Suri Maha Prachandaru (1981) Keralida Simha (1981) Garjane (1981) Chalagara (1981) Havina Hede (1981) Garjane (1981) Avali Javali (1981) Chellida Raktha (1982) Nyaya Ellide (1982)...George Sahasa Simha (1982)...Inspector Gopal Rao Shankar Sundar (1982) Mava Sose Savaal (1982) Avala Neralu (1983) Chandi Chamundi (1983)...Raghu Chinnadantha Maga (1983)...Kalabhairava Dharma Yuddha (1983) Gandugali Rama (1983) Gedda Maga (1983) Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983) Kranthiyogi Basavanna (1983) Raktha Tilaka (1983)...Veerabhadra Premave Balina Belaku (1983)...child trafficker Aaradhane (1984) Bedaru Bombe (1984) Benki Birugali (1984) Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba (1984) Preethi Vathsalya (1984)...Manohar Shapatha (1984)...Kalinga Pavitra Prema (1984)...Rocky Ade Kannu (1985) Chaduranga (1985)...Yogappa Devarelliddane (1985) Haavu Yeni Aata (1985)...Giridhar Thayi Kanasu (1985)...Bhadra Africadalli Sheela (1986) Bete (1986) Brahmasthra (1986) Ee Jeeva Ninagagi (1986)...cameo Preethi (1986)...Joseph Agni Parikshe (1986)...Kalinga Tiger (1986)...'Cantonement' Kaala Anthima Ghatta (1987) Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (1987)...Vishwapathi Bandha Muktha (1987) Kizhakku Africavil Sheela (1987; Tamil) Bazar Bheema (1987) Bedi (1987) Lorry Driver (1987)...Janakiramaiah Huli Hebbuli (1987)..."Meese" Mariyappa Jeevana Jyothi (1987)...Radha's molester Dharmathma (1988) Ramanaa Shamanna (1988) Sangliyana (1988)...Kumbi Jana Nayaka (1988)...Veerabhadriah Mathru Vathsalya (1988) Adrushta Rekhe (1989) Avane Nanna Ganda (1989)...Shankar C.B.I. Shankar (1989)...Bullet Basya Hosa Kavya (1989)...Jaggi Vettri Vizhaa (1989; Tamil)...Samuthiran Antintha Gandu Naanalla (1989)...Sannanna Narasimha (1989)...Natwar Lal Aata Bombata (1990) Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989) Hosa Jeevana (1990) Dharma (1990; Telugu) S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 (1990)...Kumbi Ranabheri (1990) Prathap (1990)...Finance Minister Bendigeri Bombay Dada (1991) Kaliyuga Bheema (1991)...Pinto/Sikander Central Rowdy (1991) Police Matthu Dada (1991)...Apparao Inspector Dhanush (1991; Hindi)...Apparao Agni Panjara (1992) Chithralekha (1992) Bharjari Gandu (1992) Vikram (1993) Golibar (1993)...Gandoji Rao Looti Gang (1994) Gopi Kalyana (1994) Odahuttidavaru (1994)...Devayya Shiva Sainya (1996)...Sannappa Doddappanavar Agni IPS (1997) Lady Commissioner (1997) Simhada Mari (1997)...Venkatesha Veerappa Nayaka (1999) Astra (2000) Nannavalu Nannavalu (2000)
See also
List of people from Karnataka List of Indian film actors
References
External links
Biography of Sudheer on nettv4u.com Biography of Sudheer on filmibeat.com