VJ Sunny
Indian actor (born 1989)
- Actor
VJ Sunny is an Indian actor and television personality who works in Telugu cinema. He gained popularity with the TV serial Kalyana Vaibhogam[1] and Bigg Boss (Telugu season 5).[2]
Early and personal life
VJ Sunny was born to Venkateshwarulu and Kalavathi. He has one sister, Rajitha Devi. Sunny did his schooling from Nirmala High School in Khammam and obtained his B.Com degree from Osmania University, Hyderabad.[3]. From a young age, Vijay Sunny harbored a passion for acting, gaining early recognition for his role in the play ‘Aladdin.’ His journey into the world of entertainment continued as he hosted a TV show called ‘Just for Men’ on a channel. Later, he took on the role of a journalist in a news channel for a period. His knack for connecting with the audience strengthened when he starred in the serial ‘Kalyana Vaibhogam,’ playing the character Jayasurya Educational Qualification B.Com[4]Also Known as Arun Reddy[5]
Career
He started his career as a video jockey with the TV show Just For Men on Maa Music and later, he worked as a lifestyle journalist and interviewed many renowned celebrities.[6]
In 2017, he debuted as a TV actor as the male lead for the serial Kalyana Vaibhogam[7] in the role of a businessman opposite Meghana Lokesh.
In 2021, VJ Sunny emerged as the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss (Telugu season 5). Sunny won the title along with ₹50 lakh in prize money, a bike, and a plot worth ₹25 lakh.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sakalagunabhi Rama | Abhiram | [10] |
| 2023 | Unstoppable | Kohinoor Kalyan | [11] |
| 2023 | Sound Party | Raghava aka Dollar Kumar | [12] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel/Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just For Men | Video Jockey | Star Maa | |||
| 2017 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Jaya Surya | Zee Telugu | ||
| 2021 | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 5) | Contestant | Star Maa | Winner | |
| 2023 | ATM | Jagan | ZEE5 | [13] |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bigg Boss | Bigg Boss |
References
- ^ "Telugu Tv Serial Kalyana Vaibhogam Synopsis Aired On ZEE TELUGU Channel". nettv4u.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu season 5 winner Sunny wins Rs 50 lakh, a bike and plot worth Rs 25 lakh, Shanmukh and Sreerama Chandra are runners-up". The Indian Express. 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 5 Telugu Winner Sunny" బిగ్బాస్ సీజన్ 5 విజేతగా సన్నీ.. ఖమ్మం కుర్రోడి గురించి ఆసక్తికర విషయాలు.. [Interesting facts about Khammam boy, Biggboss 5 Telugu winner Sunny]. TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 20 December 2021.
- ^ "VJ Sunny: Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Photos, Latest News". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "VJ Sunny: Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Photos, Latest News". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 5 contestant VJ Sunny: All you need to know about the journalist-turned-actor". The Times of India. 4 September 2021.
- ^ Veronica, D. Shreya (2 June 2019). "Pursuing a dream". thehansindia.com.
- ^ "VJ Sunny wins Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5, takes home Rs 50 lakh, bike and a plot". India Today.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 5: VJ Sunny wins show, receives ₹50 lakh; Shanmukh Jaswanth becomes first runner up". Hindustan Times. 20 December 2021.
- ^ "'సకల గుణాభి రామ' మంచి ఫ్యామిలీ ఎంటర్టైనర్: సన్నీ['Sakala Gunabhi Rama' is a good family entertainer says Sunny". Eenadu (in Telugu).
- ^ "Theatrical trailer of VJ Sunny and Sapthagiri's Unstoppable gets unveiled". 123telugu.com. 3 June 2023.
- ^ "VJ Sunny's Sound Party Release Date Out". Deccan Chronicle. 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Waiting for that one Friday to make my dreams come true". Deccan Chronicle. 23 November 2023.
External links
- VJ Sunny on X
