Jeedigunta Varun Sandesh (born 21 July 1989) is an Indian actor known primarily for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut with Sekhar Kammula's coming-of-age blockbuster drama Happy Days (2007), and went on to star in films such as Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), Kurradu (2009), Yemaindi Ee Vela (2010), D for Dopidi (2013), Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda (2014), Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015),Michael (2023) and Nindha (2024). In 2019, Sandesh appeared in Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss 3 as a contestant and finished as a finalist.
Personal life Varun Sandesh was born in Rayagada, Odisha and later lived in Hyderabad for four years. His family then moved to Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, in the United States, where he was educated. Varun Sandesh is the grandson of noted Telugu writer Jeedigunta Ramachandra Murthy, who worked for All India Radio for 28 years in Hyderabad. His uncle Jeedigunta Sridhar is a popular Telugu television personality in Hyderabad, India. He has one younger sister, Veena Sahithi, who has worked as a singer and lyricist in Nandini Reddy's Ala Modalaindi.
Sandesh and actress Shraddha Das, who was his co-star in Maro Charitra, had a short-lived relationship in 2011. Varun got engaged with actress Vithika Sheru whom he met in Paddanandi Premalo Mari (2015) on 7 December 2015, and they went on to get married.
Career In 2007, Sandesh applied for auditions for a Sekhar Kammula film through an online advertisement, despite having no prior acting experience and previously planning to pursue medical studies.
He received a reply of one scene's film script, which he was asked to act out and send back. He shot and sent video clippings of himself to Kammula, which promptly landed him a lead role in the film Happy Days. Featuring an ensemble cast, comprised almost entirely with newcomers, Happy Days was a major critical and commercial success, winning several accolades, including six Filmfare Awards South and three Nandi Awards.
He then starred in romantic drama Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), which received critical acclaim and went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Sandesh followed this initial success by starring in a number of films that did not perform well at the box office, including action film Kurradu (2009), a remake of the 2007 Tamil hit film Polladhavan, and romantic drama Maro Charitra (2010), a remake of the K. Balachander-directed 1978 blockbuster of the same title, which starred Kamal Haasan. Sandesh's career prospects declined further following a series of box office flops through the 2010s, with his only successes being the romantic comedy Yemaindi Ee Vela (2010), crime comedy D for Dopidi (2013), and ensemble comedy Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda (2014).
In 2019, Sandesh became a notable television personality for his participation in Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 3, reaching the grand finale and finishing in 4th place. Sandesh is also the brand ambassador for the Kalanjali store in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Filmography Films
Year Title Role Notes 2007 Happy Days Chandrashekar "Chandu" 2008 Kotha Bangaru Lokam Balu 2009 Evaraina Epudaina Venkat Kurradu Varun 2010 Maro Charitra Balu Happy Happy Ga Santosh Yemaindi Ee Vela Seenu 2011 Kudirithe Kappu Coffee Venu Brahmi Gadi Katha Siva Priyudu Karthik 2013 Chammak Challo Shyam Also playback singer Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama Varun Saradaga Ammayitho Santosh Abbai Class Ammai Mass Sri D for Dopidi Vicky 2014 Nuvvala Nenila Krishna Mohan Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda Varun Ee Varsham Sakshiga Jai 2015 Paddanandi Premalo Mari Ram Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Goutham Naidu Lava Kusa Prem / KushalDual role 2016 Mister 420 Avinash 2018 Marla Puli Varun 2019 Nuvvu Thopu Raa Kaushik Cameo appearance2022InduvadanaVasu 25th film2023MichaelAmarnathOrganic Mama Hybrid AlluduActor Cameo appearance 2024 Nindha Vivek ViraajiAndy2025RacharikamVivek ReddyConstableKashi2025NayanamNayanWeb series; Released on ZEE5rowspan="2" FilmingAnnounced
Television YearTiteRoleNetworkNotes2018Hey Krishna KrishnaYupp TV 2019 Bigg Boss 3ContestantStar Maa3rd Runner up
Music video + Year Title Role Singer Composer Language 2016 "Tumse Kehna Tha" Varun Yazin Nizar Joell Mukherjee Hindi
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