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Sonu Sood

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  • Born 30 July 1973
  • Place of Birth Punjab
  • Occupation Actor, Model, Film Producer
  • Spouse Sonali Shridhar Sood (1996)
  • Years active 1999-present

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ABOUT sonu Sood

Sonu Sood: From Villain to Humanitarian Icon Sonu Sood, born July 30, 1973, is a prominent Indian actor, producer, and philanthropist, known for his impactful roles as antagonists and his extensive humanitarian efforts. His career spans Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, marked by a string of successful films. Sood's breakthrough came with his portrayal of villains in Telugu cinema. His role in Arundhati (2009) earned him the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Telugu. His performance in Dabangg (2010) further solidified his reputation, winning him the Apsara Award and IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Subsequently, his negative role in Julayi (2012) fetched him the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu). Beyond his acting prowess, Sood's humanitarian work, particularly his significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, garnered widespread recognition. This commendable work earned him the UNDP’s SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award in 2020. His filmography includes notable roles in Yuva, Athadu, Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Jodhaa Akbar, Shootout at Wadala, R... Rajkumar, Happy New Year, Simmba, and Kurukshetra. In 2016, he launched his production house, Shakti Sagar Productions. More recently, he launched the social media app, Explurger, in June 2022. Sood's career is defined by his compelling villainous roles and his unwavering commitment to philanthropy, cementing his status as a versatile and impactful figure in Indian cinema and beyond.

sonu Sood FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Stardom
  • Stardom

    ( 2023 )

  • Fateh
  • Fateh

    ( 2025 )

  • Sreemantha
  • Sreemantha

    ( 2023 )

  • Rambaan
  • Rambaan

    ( 2025 )

  • Tamilarasan
  • Tamilarasan

    ( 2023 )

  • Madha Gaja Raja
  • Madha Gaja Raja

    ( Not Final )

  • Samrat Prithviraj
  • Samrat Prithviraj

    ( 2022 )

  • Jewel Thief
  • Jewel Thief

    ( Not Final )

  • Acharya
  • Acharya

    ( 2022 )

  • Sunanda Sharma: Pagal Nahi Hona
  • Sunanda Sharma: Pagal Nahi Hona

    ( 2021 )

  • Alludu Adhurs
  • Alludu Adhurs

    ( 2021 )

  • Shukar Kar
  • Shukar Kar

    ( 2020 )

  • Be Strong
  • Be Strong

    ( 2020 )

  • Mr & Miss 7 States
  • Mr & Miss 7 States

    ( 2019 )

  • Kurukshetra
  • Kurukshetra

    ( 2019 )

  • Devi 2
  • Devi 2

    ( 2019 )

  • Seetha
  • Seetha

    ( 2019 )

  • Simmba
  • Simmba

    ( 2018 )

  • Paltan
  • Paltan

    ( 2018 )

  • Kung Fu Yoga
  • Kung Fu Yoga

    ( 2017 )

  • Devi
  • Devi

    ( 2016 )

  • Abhinetri
  • Abhinetri

    ( 2016 )

  • Tutak Tutak Tutiya
  • Tutak Tutak Tutiya

    ( 2016 )

  • Ishq Positive
  • Ishq Positive

    ( 2016 )

  • Xuan Zang
  • Xuan Zang

    ( 2016 )

  • Saagasam
  • Saagasam

    ( 2016 )

  • Happy New Year
  • Happy New Year

    ( 2014 )

  • Aagadu
  • Aagadu

    ( 2014 )

  • It's Entertainment
  • It's Entertainment

    ( 2014 )

  • R... Rajkumar
  • R... Rajkumar

    ( 2013 )

  • Bhai
  • Bhai

    ( 2013 )

  • Ramaiya Vastavaiya
  • Ramaiya Vastavaiya

    ( 2013 )

  • Shootout at Wadala
  • Shootout at Wadala

    ( 2013 )

  • Julayi
  • Julayi

    ( 2012 )

  • Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara
  • Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara

    ( 2012 )

  • Maximum
  • Maximum

    ( 2012 )

  • Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur
  • Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur

    ( 2011 )

  • Vishnuvardhana
  • Vishnuvardhana

    ( 2011 )

  • Osthi
  • Osthi

    ( 2011 )

  • Dookudu
  • Dookudu

    ( 2011 )

  • Kandireega
  • Kandireega

    ( 2011 )

  • Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap
  • Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap

    ( 2011 )

  • Teen Maar
  • Teen Maar

    ( 2011 )

  • Sakthi
  • Sakthi

    ( 2011 )

  • Dabangg
  • Dabangg

    ( 2010 )

  • City of Life
  • City of Life

    ( 2009 )

  • Ek Niranjan
  • Ek Niranjan

    ( 2009 )

  • Anjaneyulu
  • Anjaneyulu

    ( 2009 )

  • Bangaru Babu
  • Bangaru Babu

    ( 2009 )

  • Nene Mukhya Mantri Naithe
  • Nene Mukhya Mantri Naithe

    ( 2009 )

  • Dhoondte Reh Jaoge
  • Dhoondte Reh Jaoge

    ( 2009 )

  • Arundhati
  • Arundhati

    ( 2009 )

  • Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi
  • Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi

    ( 2008 )

  • Singh Is Kinng
  • Singh Is Kinng

    ( 2008 )

  • Jodhaa Akbar
  • Jodhaa Akbar

    ( 2008 )

  • Mr. Medhavi
  • Mr. Medhavi

    ( 2008 )

  • Rockin' Meera
  • Rockin' Meera

    ( 2006 )

  • Ashok
  • Ashok

    ( 2006 )

  • Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife
  • Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife

    ( 2005 )

  • Siskiyaan
  • Siskiyaan

    ( 2005 )

  • Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over
  • Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over

    ( 2005 )

  • Athadu
  • Athadu

    ( 2005 )

  • Super
  • Super

    ( 2005 )

  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero

    ( 2005 )

  • Chandramukhi
  • Chandramukhi

    ( 2005 )

  • It Happened One Night
  • It Happened One Night

    ( 2005 )

  • Sheesha
  • Sheesha

    ( 2005 )

  • Yuva
  • Yuva

    ( 2004 )

  • Mission Mumbai
  • Mission Mumbai

    ( 2004 )

  • Chess: A Game Plan
  • Chess: A Game Plan

    ( 2004 )

  • Kahan Ho Tum
  • Kahan Ho Tum

    ( 2003 )

  • Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi
  • Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi

    ( 2003 )

  • Ammailu Abbailu
  • Ammailu Abbailu

    ( 2003 )

  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai

    ( 2002 )

  • Raja
  • Raja

    ( 2002 )

  • Shaheed-E-Azam
  • Shaheed-E-Azam

    ( 2002 )

  • Majunu
  • Majunu

    ( 2001 )

  • Ghungroo
  • Ghungroo

    ( 2001 )

  • Kallazhagar
  • Kallazhagar

    ( 1999 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

sonu Sood AWARDS

Awards
  • Sabse Tez Hero
  • The Aaj Tak Sabse Tez Awards for Sabse Tez Hero - 2020

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2011 Dabangg

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2011 Dabangg

  • Humanitarian of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Humanitarian of the Year - 2024

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2011 Dabangg

  • Most Woke Celeb of the year
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Most Woke Celeb of the year - 2021

  • Special Achievement Award
  • The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Special Achievement Award - 2022

  • Best Villain
  • The CineMAA Awards for Best Villain - 2012 Dookudu

  • Best Villain
  • The CineMAA Awards for Best Villain - 2010 Arundhati

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actor - 2010 Arundhati

  • Special Humanitarian Award
  • The Lions Gold Awards for Special Humanitarian Award - 2022

  • Most Stylish Humanitarian
  • The Lokmat Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Humanitarian - 2023

  • Most Versatile Personality of the Year
  • The Mumbai Achievers Awards for Most Versatile Personality of the Year - 2021

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2012 Dookudu

  • Best Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Actor in a Negative Role - 2014 It's Entertainment

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SONU SOOD NEWS

Sonu Sood offers free accommodation to those stranded in Dubai, Preity Zinta recounts 'stressful trip' back to Mumbai: 'Been a rough couple of weeks'

March 05, 2026 12:31 pm

Sonu Sood has extended his help to those who are stuck in Dubai amid the ongoing Israel-Iran-US war.

After Sonu Sood, celebrities and politicians rally behind Rajpal Yadav: Tej Pratap Yadav pledges Rs 11 lakh, KRK offers Rs 10 lakh

February 10, 2026 11:05 pm

After Sonu Sood, politician Tej Pratap Yadav and actor Gurmeet Choudhary have also announced their support for Rajpal Yadav and his family.

Sonu Sood supports Rajpal Yadav after actor said he has ‘no friends’ while surrendering in Tihar Jail: ‘A small signing amount...’

February 10, 2026 11:53 am

Sonu Sood has taken to Twitter (now X), urging “producers, directors, and colleagues to stand together” and reminding Rajpal Yadav that he is not alone.

'They need our support, not screens': Sonu Sood calls for 'Under-16' social media ban after Ghaziabad sisters' suicide

February 05, 2026 5:06 pm

In his latest social media post, actor Sonu Sood reacted to the suicide tragedy of three minor girls in Ghaziabad, expressing concerns over the risks of online gaming addiction.

ED attaches assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, Urvashi Rautela, others in PMLA case linked to illegal betting platform

December 19, 2025 6:02 pm

On October 6, the ED froze assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina following its investigations into the operations of the offshore betting platform 1xBet.

Sonu Sood shares views on why so many couples are drifting apart: 'A different member has come into your life...'

November 27, 2025 12:26 pm

"I think they are more close to worlds that are not theirs," Sonu Sood said

Farah Khan calls Sonu Sood 'Punjabi He-Man', recalls what he ate for 150 days while shooting Happy New Year: 'He is a pure vegetarian'

November 04, 2025 10:32 am

The choreographer continued that she has been friends with the actor for a long time now.

'Sohail Khan mocked Randeep Hooda, Salman Khan was insecure of Sonu Sood': Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap says he had 'no say' in casting Sonakshi Sinha

September 18, 2025 10:25 am

Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap recalled his interactions with Salman Khan's brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail, and said that they weren't in favour of hiring certain people for the movie.

Sonu Sood sells his luxury apartment for Rs. 8.10 crore in Mumbai, makes a neat Rs 3 cr profit

August 28, 2025 1:52 pm

According to documents reviewed by Square Yards, actor Sonu Sood has sold his Mumbai apartment for Rs. 8.10 crore.

'Ghar aisa lag raha hai hum log Punjab mein aa gaye hain': Inside 'Gangotri,' Sonu Sood's new bungalow

August 06, 2025 5:25 pm

Named ‘Gangotri,’ Sonu’s sprawling residence in Mumbai, reportedly worth ₹20 crore, mirrors his grounded personality despite his star status

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