| VJ Sunny | |
| Other Names: | Arun Reddy |
| Birth Date: | 1989-08-17 |
| Birth Place: | Khammam, Telangana |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Alma Mater: | Osmania University, Hyderabad |
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]
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.[4] [5]
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]
| Year | Film | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sakalagunabhi Rama | Abhiram | [10] | |
| 2023 | Unstoppable | Kohinoor Kalyan | [11] | |
| 2023 | Sound Party | Raghava aka Dollar Kumar | [12] |
| Year | Title | Role | Channel/Network | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just For Men | Video Jockey | ||||
| 2017 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Jaya Surya | |||
| 2021 | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 5) | Contestant | Star Maa | Winner | |
| 2023 | Jagan | [13] | |||