Satya (Telugu actor)

Satya (Telugu actor)

Satya Akkala is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu cinema. He won the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu for Chalo (2018) and Mathu Vadalara 2 (2024).

Career

Satya (Telugu actor)

Satya hails from Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. He discontinued his B. Tech education at BVC Institute of Technology and Sciences, to pursue a career in films. Initially, he started as an assistant director and worked for films such as Drona (2009) and TV series Amrutham. He played the role of Pulakesi in the film Pilla Zamindar (2011). Director Sudheer Varma who liked his mannerisms in the film, cast him in a key role in Swamy Ra Ra (2013). The film earned him recognition. Satya was also featured in the comedy show Jabardasth.

In 2019, Satya played one of the leads in comedy thriller film Mathu Vadalara (2019). One critic from The Hindu noted, "Sathya gets some of the best lines" while another critic from The Times of India stated that "Yesu is well-written and Satya outperformed it with ease. He proved how hilarious he can be with a well-crafted character". In 2021, he starred as the lead actor in the film Vivaha Bhojanambu.

Filmography

Actor

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2009</td><td>Drona</td><td>Pub attendee</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Kalavar King</td><td>Satya Darling</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Kodipunju</td><td>Abhimanyu's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pilla Zamindar</td><td>Pulakesi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Gabbar Singh</td><td>Tea shop vendor</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu</td><td>Blind beggar</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Chammak Challo</td><td>Shyam's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Swamy Ra Ra</td><td>Ravi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sukumarudu</td><td>Drama troupe member</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1000 Abaddalu</td><td>Satya's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vasundhara Nilayam</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ramayya Vasthavayya</td><td>Nandu's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Venkatadri Express</td><td>Hawker</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Prema Ishq Kaadhal</td><td>Millennium Star's assistant</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Rabhasa</td><td>Karthik's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Karthikeya</td><td>Ravi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Rowdy Fellow</td><td>Gavaskar</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Surya vs Surya</td><td>Auto Aruna Sai</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>S/O Satyamurthy</td><td>Thief</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dohchay</td><td>Samba</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Asura</td><td>Kondababu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tiger</td><td>Software engineer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>James Bond</td><td>Shekhar</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cinema Choopistha Mava</td><td>Bus conductor</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ketugadu</td><td>Restaurant waiter</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Thikka</td><td>Stephen</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Speedunnodu</td><td>Babu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Selfie Raja</td><td>Mams's assistant</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Savithri</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Majnu</td><td>Kashi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Premam</td><td>Dance choreographer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada</td><td>Satya</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Gunturodu</td><td>Kanna's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cine Mahal</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mister</td><td>Doctor</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lanka</td><td>Sai's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Keshava</td><td>Taxi Driver Malinga</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Andhhagadu</td><td>Kishore</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Kathalo Rajakumari</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Jai Lava Kusa</td><td>Ali</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Oye Ninne</td><td>Vishnu's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>C/O Surya</td><td>Ramesh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>London Babulu</td><td>Pandu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Snehamera Jeevitham</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Okka Kshanam</td><td>Satyam</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Touch Chesi Chudu</td><td>Constable</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Chalo</td><td>Satya</td><td>SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu</td></tr><tr><td>Rangasthalam</td><td>Veera Babu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Chal Mohan Ranga</td><td>Mohan's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lover</td><td>Balu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Devadas</td><td>Jacket</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hello Guru Prema Kosame</td><td>Sanju's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Savyasachi</td><td>Tenali</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amar Akbar Anthony</td><td>Jr. K. A. Paul</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Idam Jagath</td><td>Anand</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Suryakantham</td><td>Sunny</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Seven</td><td>Journalist</td><td>Simultaneously shot in Tamil</td></tr><tr><td>Viswamitra</td><td>Mitra's lover</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gang Leader</td><td>Subramanyam</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gaddalakonda Ganesh</td><td>Chintakkayi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Arjun Suravaram</td><td>Arjun's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mathu Vadalara</td><td>Yesu Dasu</td><td>Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu</td></tr><tr><td>Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu</td><td>Jojo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Sarileru Neekevvaru</td><td>Train Passenger</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Disco Raja</td><td>Philip</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aswathama</td><td>Gana's cousin</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bheeshma</td><td>Uber Driver</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Orey Bujjiga</td><td>Gopi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>IIT Krishnamurthy</td><td>Mahesh Babu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Solo Brathuke So Better</td><td>Murali</td><td>Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Alludu Adhurs</td><td>Bandar Pichai</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Red</td><td>Vema</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ninnila Ninnila</td><td>Rajesh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sreekaram</td><td>Karthik's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gaali Sampath</td><td>Gaali Sampath's translator</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Akshara</td><td>Sampath Sarangi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>A1 Express</td><td>Satya</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Thellavarithe Guruvaram</td><td>Veeru's uncle</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vivaha Bhojanambu</td><td>Mahesh</td><td>Debut as Lead actor</td></tr><tr><td>Adbhutham</td><td>Prasad</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lakshya</td><td>Pardhu's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Hero</td><td>Arjun's friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu</td><td>Prem</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ghani</td><td>Vijender's servant</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>F3</td><td>Thief</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Happy Birthday</td><td>Max Pain</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga</td><td>Village Sarpanch</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Krishna Vrinda Vihari</td><td>Giri</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Karthikeya 2</td><td>Ravi</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Highway</td><td>Samudram</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Agent</td><td>Geetha</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ramabanam</td><td>Ajju</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Anni Manchi Sakunamule</td><td>Voscar Gangaraju</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Rangabali</td><td>Agadham</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Changure Bangaru Raja</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bhaag Saale</td><td>Promise Reddy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bhola Shankar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bedurulanka 2012</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Spark Life</td><td>Rakesh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Devil: The British Secret Agent</td><td>Sastry</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Hanu-Man</td><td>Gunneswara Rao</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Chaari 111</td><td>Rahul</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ravikula Raghurama</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Geethanjali Malli Vachindi</td><td>Ayaan</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Purushothamudu</td><td>Rachit’s friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mr. Bachchan</td><td>Dora Babu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mathu Vadalara 2</td><td>Yesu Dasu</td><td>SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu</td></tr><tr><td>Appudo Ippudo Eppudo</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Zebra</td><td>Bob</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pushpa 2: The Rule</td><td>Japanese translator</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>Game Changer</td><td>Ram’s friend</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Daaku Maharaaj</td><td>Constable</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ramam Raghavam</td><td>Anji</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dilruba</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi</td><td>Bilal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Single</td><td>Surendra</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Junior</td><td>Manish Manjurekar</td><td>Simultaneously shot in Kannada</td></tr><tr><td>Sundarakanda</td><td>Satya</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mithra Mandali</td><td>Important Character</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dude</td><td>Rahul</td><td>Tamil film; Extended cameo appearance</td></tr><tr><td>Andhra King Taluka</td><td>Chanti</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2026</td><td>Sahakutumbaanaam</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vanaveera</td><td>Special Officer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi</td><td>Bellam</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The RajaSaab</td><td>Warden</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nari Nari Naduma Murari</td><td>Lovekusa</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vishnu Vinyasam</td><td>Satya</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Peddi †</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>JetLee †</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Korean Kanakaraju †</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Voice actor

Year	Title	Actor	Notes
2023	Vaarasudu	Yogi Babu	Telugu dubbed version

Television

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Channel</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2007</td><td>Amrutham</td><td>Ramu</td><td>Gemini TV</td><td>Episode: "UN Happy Days Part 2"</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Jabardasth</td><td>Various</td><td>ETV</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>