In pics | Sudeep birthday: 5 must-watch movies of the Kannada actor

Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep is a well-known actor in showbiz and has wowed all with his versatile performances. He has acted in nearly 50 movies across languages and won several awards. On this special day, we take a look at the five of his most popular films.

Dabangg 3 - Kiccha Sudeep played the villain in the third instalment of the Dabangg series. The film revolved around the hero's rivalry with an old foe named Bali. Credit: Instagram/beingsalmankhan

Pailwaan - Sudeep played a fierce wrestler, who faces challenges in his personal life while trying to fulfill the dream of his father, in this 'massy' sports drama. Credit: DH Photo

Hebbuli - Sandalwood star Sudeep teamed up with director S Krishna for the actioner 'Hebbuli', which featured him in the role of a military man. Credit: SRV Productions

Eega: The S S Rajamouli-directed fantasy drama revolved around a fly's attempts at getting even with a human foe. It featured Sudeep in the role of a arrogant villain and emerged as a big hit. Credit: Vaaraahi Motion Pictures

Bachchan - Sudeep stole the show with his work in this action-pschological thriller, helmed by Shashank. Parul Yadav, Bhavana and Tulip Joshi played key roles in the film. Credit: Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers