# P. Sai Kumar

Pudipeddi Sai Kumar (born 27 July 1960) is an Indian actor, dubbing artist, and television presenter who works primarily in Telugu and Kannada cinema. He has received three Filmfare Awards, two Nandi Awards, and two South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). His performance in Prasthanam (2010) was included in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion. In addition to acting, he has worked extensively as a dubbing artist.

## 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.
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.
Sai Kumar's son Aadi is an actor in Telugu cinema.

## 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. 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. 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 and his performance in the film was not only praised by the critics, but also earned him an IIFA Utsavam and SIIMA Award. He produces his son's film Aadi titled Garam (2016).
In 2019, the brothers Sai Kumar, Ravi Shankar and Ayyappa to play a major role in Sriimurali starrer Bharaate. After essaying a number of amazing roles as a male protagonist and a character artiste, Sai Kumar makes OTT debut with Gaalivaana (2022).

## 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.

## Awards
### Nandi Awards

* Nandi Award for Best Villain – Samanyudu (2006)
* Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor – Prasthanam (2010)

### Filmfare Awards

* Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu - Samanyudu (2006)
* Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu - Prasthanam (2010)
* Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada - RangiTaranga (2015)

### IIFA Utsavam

* IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Kannada) – RangiTaranga (2015)

### CineMAA Awards

* CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Prasthanam (2010)

### SIMA Awards

* SIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Bharaate (2019)
* SIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – RangiTaranga (2015)

### Other Awards

* TSR – TV9 Award for Best Villain - Prasthanam (2010)
* Santosham Best Villain Award – Yevadu (2014)

### Television Awards (As anchor)

* TV Award 2009 for Best Male Anchor presented by Delhi Telugu Academy in Hyderabad on 8 August 2010.
* 'Best Male Anchor Award' was presented at the AP Cinegoers' 6th Annual TV Awards – 2009 on 28 December 2010 for his anchoring of Wow on ETV Telugu.

## Filmography
### As actor
#### Telugu

List of P. Sai Kumar Telugu films and roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1975 | Devudu Chesina Pelli | | |
| 1977 | Sneham | | |
| 1981 | Maa Voori Pedda Manushulu | | |
| 1984 | Challenge | Prakasam | |
| 1984 | Rustum | | |
| 1985 | Agni Parvatam | | |
| 1985 | Vande Mataram | | |
| 1985 | Maharaju | | |
| 1985 | Pratighatana | | |
| 1985 | Jwala | Sarvottama Rao's son | |
| 1987 | Yugakarthalu | | |
| 1987 | Bharatamlo Arjunudu | | |
| 1987 | Ida Prapancham | | |
| 1990 | Doctor Bhavani | | |
| 1990 | Kartavyam | | |
| 1990 | Neti Dowrjanyam | S.P. Ranjith | |
| 1990 | Aayudham | China Venkatarayudu | |
| 1991 | Kalikalam | | |
| 1991 | Amma Rajinama | | |
| 1992 | Laati | Prithvi | |
| 1992 | Rowdy Inspector | Narasimham | |
| 1992 | Nani | | |
| 1992 | Valu Jada Tolu Beltu | | |
| 1992 | Bangaru Mama | | |
| 1992 | Prema Vijetha | | |
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | | |
| 1993 | Paruvu Prathishta | | |
| 1994 | Pacha Thoranam | | |
| 1996 | Police Story | | |
| 1998 | Rowdy Durbar | | |
| 1998 | Swarnamukhi | | |
| 1998 | Kodukulu | | |
| 1998 | Anthahpuram | Prakash | |
| 1999 | A. K. 47 | Ramu | |
| 2001 | Narahari | | |
| 2001 | Sivanna | | |
| 2001 | Khaki Chokka | Pratap | |
| 2001 | Athanu | | |
| 2002 | Seema Simham | Simbhu Prasad | |
| 2002 | Janam | Jeeva | |
| 2004 | Sivaram | Sivaram | |
| 2005 | Slokam | | |
| 2006 | Samanyudu | Bhagavan Raj | |
| 2007 | Vijayadasami | Durga Prasad | |
| 2008 | Indrajith | | |
| 2009 | Dhee Ante Dhee | | |
| 2010 | Prasthanam | Loknath Naidu | 3rd on the list of Film Companion's "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" |
| 2011 | Ayyare | Gajapathi | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Bujji | |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai | Nanavali | |
| 2013 | Okkadine | Shivaji Rao | |
| 2013 | Pavitra | | |
| 2013 | Jagadguru Adi Shankara | Mandana Misra | |
| 2013 | Kamina | Dharma | |
| 2014 | Yevadu | Dharma | |
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Sirisha's father | |
| 2014 | Galata | | |
| 2015 | Pataas | DGP Murali Krishna | |
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | Sai Reddy | |
| 2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | Shakti | |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Jaya Prakash "J.P." | |
| 2016 | Supreme | Narayana Rao | |
| 2016 | Chuttalabbai | Babji's father | |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Police Commissioner K. Chandra Shekar | |
| 2016 | Manalo Okkadu | Pratap | |
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Guru Anubhananda Swamy | |
| 2017 | Vaisakham | | |
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | Kaakha | |
| 2017 | Raja the Great | Surya Murthy | |
| 2018 | Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India | Mustafa | |
| 2018 | Subrahmanyapuram | Ayushmaan | |
| 2018 | Suvarna Sundari | Guna | |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Pallavi's father | |
| 2021 | Sreekaram | Ekambaram | |
| 2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Raghav Reddy (Education minister) | |
| 2021 | Ardha Shathabdham | Ramanna | |
| 2021 | SR Kalyanamandapam | Dharma | |
| 2021 | Raja Vikramarka | Chakravarthy | |
| 2022 | Gaalivaana | Komarraju | web series |
| 2022 | S5 No Exit | CM Subrahmanyam Naidu | |
| 2023 | Sir | Pathi Papa Rao | |
| 2023 | Dasara | Thurpugutta Rajanna | |
| 2023 | Natho Nenu | Koteswara Rao | |
| 2023 | Jorugaa Husharugaa | Santhosh's father | |
| 2024 | RAM (Rapid Action Mission) | | |
| 2024 | Gangs of Godavari | Ratnakar's father | |
| 2024 | Mercy Killing | Ramakrishnam Raju | |
| 2024 | Committee Kurrollu | President Bujji | |
| 2024 | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Sankaram | |
| 2024 | Lucky Baskhar | CBI Officer Laxman Rao | |
| 2024 | Dhoom Dhaam | | |
| 2024 | Pranaya Godari | Pedda Kapu | |
| 2024 | Bachchala Malli | | |
| 2025 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam | P.C.P. Manikya Rao |
| 2025 | Court – State vs a Nobody | Mohan Rao | |

#### Kannada

* Prema Sangama (1992)
* Kumkuma Bhagya (1993)
* Lockup Death (1994)
* Hettha Karulu (1994)
* Muthinantha Hendathi (1995)
* Thavaru Beegaru (1995)
* Thaliya Sowbhagya (1995)
* Puttmalli (1995)
* Emergency (1995)
* Hetthavaru (1996)
* Circle Inspector (1996)
* Saakida Gini (1996)
* Sowbhagya Devathe (1996)
* Mane Mane Ramayana (1996)
* Aayudha (1996)
* Police Story (1996)
* Muddina Kanmani (1997)
* Agni IPS (1997)
* Police Bete (1997)
* Central Jail (1997)
* Dhairya (1997)
* Jagadeeshwari (1998)
* Underworld (1999)
* Om Namah Shivaya (1999)
* Naga Devathe (2000)
* Mahatma (2000)
* Ticket Tickets (2000)
* Paapigala Lokadalli (2000)
* Durgada Huli (2000)
* Independence Day (2000)
* Khadga (2000)
* Rashtra Geethe (2001)
* Grama Devathe (2001)
* Law and Order (2002)
* Anka (2003)
* Vijaya Dashami (2003)
* Monda (2004)
* The City (2004)
* Srirampura Police Station (2004)
* Bhagawan (2004)
* Mahasadhvi Mallamma (2005)
* Police Story 2 (2007)
* Rakshaka (2007)
* Sri Kshetra Kaivara Thathaiyya (2007)
* Citizen (2008)
* Aa Marma (2012)
* Kalpana (2012)
* Angulimala (2012)
* Samsaradalli Golmal (2012)
* Brindavana (2013)
* Angulimala (2014)
* Rose (2014)
* RangiTaranga (2015)
* Raj Bahaddur (2016)
* Mahaveera Machideva (2016)
* Run Antony (2016) - Special appearance
* Madamakki (2016)
* Nagarahavu (2016)
* Santhu Straight Forward (2016)
* Real Police (2017)
* Pataki (2017)
* Happy New Year (2017)
* Bharjari (2017)
* Women's Day (2017)
* Brihaspathi (2018)
* Kismath (2018) - guest appearance
* Ibbaru BTech Students Journey (2019)
* Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya (2019)
* Bharaate (2019)
* Yuvarathnaa (2021) as Raghav Reddy, Central Education Minister
* Avatara Purusha (2022) as Rama Joyeesa
* Ombattane Dikku (2022) as Varadappa
* Made in Bengaluru (2022) as Mohan Reddy

#### Tamil

* Thaiyalkaran (1991)
* Kaaval Geetham (1992)
* Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998)
* Anthapuram (1999)
* Aathi (2006)
* Thenavattu (2008)
* Thiruvannamalai (2008)
* Kotti (2010)
* Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam (2010)
* A1 (2019)
* Anbarivu (2022)
* Vaathi (2023)
* Bagheera (2023)
* Diesel (2025)

### As dubbing artist

List of P. Sai Kumar film credits as dubbing artist :
| Actor | Titles | Notes |
| Suman | Tarangini | |
| Suman | Neti Bharatam | |
| Suman | Sitaara | |
| Suman | Merupu Dhadi | |
| Suman | America Alludu | |
| Suman | Bava Bavamaridi | |
| Suman | Athiradi Padai | |
| Rajasekhar | Aahuti | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Ankusam | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Magaadu | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Aagraham | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Allari Priyudu | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Gangmaster | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Omkaram | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Subhakaryam | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | Evadaithe Nakenti | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajasekhar | PSV Garuda Vega | also dubbed for Tamil versions of his films |
| Rajinikanth | Baashha | For Telugu versions |
| Rajinikanth | Pedarayudu | For Telugu versions |
| Rajinikanth | Alludu | For Telugu versions |
| Rajinikanth | Tiger Shiva | For Telugu versions |
| Rajinikanth | Vijaya | For Telugu versions |
| Rajinikanth | Patnam Vachina Monagadu | For Telugu versions |
| Rajinikanth | Nam Annayya | For Kannada Version |
| Rajinikanth | Lal Salaam | For Telugu version |
| Manoj K. Jayan | Thirumalai Souryam | |
| Amitabh Bachchan | Khuda Gawah | For Telugu dubbed version |
| Arjun Sarja | Singakottai | |
| Vijayakanth | Police Adhikari | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Vijayakanth | Captain Prabhakaran | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Vijayakanth | City Police | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Vijayakanth | Raja Simha | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Vijayakanth | Raghupathi IPS | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Vijayakanth | Mathru Bhoomi | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Vishnuvardhan | Sangathana | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Suresh Gopi | Police Commissioner | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Mammootty | Chief Minister | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Mammootty | The King | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Mammootty | Delhi Simham | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Mohanlal | Yoddha | For Telugu dubbed versions |
| Mohanlal | Abhimanyu | For Telugu dubbed versions |

### As producer

* Garam