VJ Sunny | |
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| Born | (1989-08-17)17 August 1989 (age 35) |
| Other names | Arun Reddy |
| Alma mater | Osmania University,Hyderabad |
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VJ Sunny is anIndian actor and television personality who works in Telugu television shows andfilms. He gained popularity with the TV serialKalyana Vaibhogam andBigg Boss5.[1][2]
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 fromOsmania 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.[4]
He started his career as avideo jockey with the TV showJust For Men onMaa Music and later, he worked as a lifestyle journalist and interviewed many renowned celebrities.[5]
In 2017, he debuted as a TV actor as the male lead for the serialKalyana Vaibhogam[6] in the role of a businessman opposite Meghana Lokesh. In 2021, VJ Sunny emerged as the winner ofStar Maa's reality TV showBigg Boss5. Sunny won the title along with ₹50 lakh in prize money, a bike, and a plot worth ₹25 lakh.[7][8]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sakalagunabhi Rama | Abhiram | [9] |
| 2023 | Unstoppable | Kohinoor Kalyan | [10] |
| 2023 | Sound Party | Raghava aka Dollar Kumar | [11] |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| Just For Men | Video Jockey | Star Maa | |||
| 2017 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Jaya Surya | Zee Telugu | ||
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 5 | Contestant | Star Maa | Winner | |
| 2023 | ATM | Jagan | ZEE5 | [12] |