VJ Sunny is a South Indian actor and video jockey. He is popular for his role as Suryadevara Jai Surya in the Telugu television series “Kalyana Vaibhogam” (2017). He is also known for winning the Bogg Boss Telugu 5 trophy.
Wiki/Biography
VJ Sunny, real name Arun Reddy, was born on Thursday, August 17, 1989, in Khammam, Telangana (32 years old as of 2021). His zodiac sign is Leo. He attended St. Mary’s College, Yusufguda, Hyderabad. Later, he pursued his bachelor’s degree in commerce from Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Venkateshwarulu. His mother Kalavathi works as a doctor in a government hospital. He has a sister named Rajitha Devi.
VJ Sunny and his mother
Profession
I have loved acting since I was a child and wanted to act in movies. Later, he joined a theater group in Hyderabad and acted in various theater productions. His performance in the play “Allaudin” was well received by the audience. He then started working as a host of the TV show “Just For Men” and later, he worked as a lifestyle reporter and interviewed many well-known celebrities. In an interview, he said about this incident,
Even when I was a journalist and doing interviews, I always wondered what it would be like to be on the other side of the camera – it was always my dream to be an actor. As a journalist I did my bit for society and now as an actor I want to entertain people. While I was being interviewed by celebrities, I had always had a dream of pursuing an acting career. I am a drama student and I love theater and acting. Although I started my career as a journalist, I always wanted to go into acting. “
In 2017, he was selected to play the lead role in the Telugu television series Kalyana Vaibhogam opposite Meghana Lokesh.
In 2018, she participated in the TV dance reality show “Dance Jodi Dance” with Samyuktha. In 2021, he played the leading role in the Telugu film “Sakala Gunabhi Rama”.
VJ Sunny in the movie Sakala Gunabhi Rama
In 2021, he participated in the reality TV show “Bigg Boss 5” (Telugu).
VJ Sunny “Bigg Boss 5” (Telugu)
His 106-day journey in Bigg Boss Telugu 5 came to an end on December 20, 2021, when he won the reality show. He also took home Rs. 50 lakh in cash and a plot worth Rs. 2.5 million. The event was attended by SS Rajamouli, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nani, Naga Chaitanya, Shriya Saran and Ayan Mukerji.
VJ Sunny after winning Bigg Boss Telugu 5
Favorites
- Song: Title song from Padi Padi Leche Manasu (2018)
Facts/Trivia
- He has been voted the “Most Anticipated Man” by Hyderabad Times many times.
- He has appeared in television commercials for Bourn Vita Crunchy.
VJ Sunny in Bournvita Crunchy commercial
- He is good at singing and playing guitar.
- VJ Sunny loves to ride motorcycles and participates in go-kart races almost every weekend.
VJ Sunny posing on a motorcycle
- He was part of the famous kabaddi team Dear Devils.
VJ Sunny and Darling Devils players
- He has won several awards for the Telugu television series “Kalyana Vaibhogam” (2017).
VJ Sunny won the award
- In an interview, he shared that he named himself “Sunny” after his favorite bike as a teenager. He further added,
This is a secret I don’t want to reveal. I want people to know me only as Sunny and not Arun Reddy. I’ve wanted my screen name to be Sunny since I was little because I had a bike and I named it “Sunny” and people used to call me Sunny and that’s how I chose my screen name. “
- In an interview, he stated that his mother was his greatest source of inspiration. He said,
My mother always wanted to be an actress; however, she was unable to pursue her dream because no one encouraged her when she was young. She supported my decision and I am proud to say that my mother Kalavati is the reason why I pursued a career in acting. “
- After his exit from the show Kalyana Vaibhogam (2018), there were rumors that he had a tiff with the show’s producers. In an interview, he cleared up all these rumors and said:
These speculations have no basis in fact. I still have a good relationship with the Kalyana Vaibhogam team and channel. It’s just that my contract with the show’s producers has expired and I’ve chosen to move on to other work-related commitments. This journey of 1,000 episodes will stay with me forever.
He continued,
I had a clean and gracious exit. It’s been a great experience working with a team that loves me so much, appreciates my work, and always encourages me. I want to move forward gracefully with the same support and best wishes. “
- VJ Sunny follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In 2018, he received the Big Telangana Pride Award from FM radio station “Big FM”.
VJ Sunny wins Big FM award
- He is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Laura.
VJ Sunny and his pet dog Laura
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