Sunny Deol
ActingAbout Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol is an Indian film actor, director and producer known for his works exclusively in Hindi cinema. He is the son of veteran actor Dharmendra, and the elder brother of actor Bobby Deol and Esha Deol and Ahana Deol In a film career spanning over thirty years, Deol has won two National Film Awards, and two Filmfare Awards. Box Office India listed Deol as the overall star of the nineties. Deol made his debut in the film Betaab for which he was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. From there, he went on to star in numerous films in the 1980s and 90s like Tridev, Arjun, Kroadh, Ghayal, Vishwatma, Lootere, Darr, Damini – Lightning, Jeet, Ghatak, Border, Ziddi, Arjun Pandit, and Indian. He made his debut as a director and producer with Dillagi, in which he also starred alongside his brother Bobby. Deol made his debut opposite fellow debutante Amrita Singh in Betaab (1982), which was a blockbuster that launched the careers of both actors. His performance won him his first Filmfare Best Actor Award Nomination.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sunny Deol reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Sunny Deol's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sunny Deol remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Angrakshak, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sunny Deol Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sunny Deol's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sunny Deol.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jaat | Jaat | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Gadar 2 | Tara Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Chup | Arvind Mathur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blank | ATS Officer SS Dewan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mohalla Assi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Ajay Mehra | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mahabharat | Bheem (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Paramveer Singh Dhillon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fox | Yashwant Deshmukh | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Heroes | Vikram Shergill | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Apne | Angad Choudhary | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Lakeer | Arjun Rana | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jaal: The Trap | Ajay Kaul | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Ajay Chakravarty/Arun Khanna/Major Ravi Batra | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Chandrashekhar Azad | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Tara Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dillagi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Arjun Pandit | Arjun Dixit / Arjun Pandit | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Salaakhen | Vishal S. Agnihotri | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Qahar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya | Special Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Border | Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ziddi | Deva Pradhan | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ajay | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghatak: Lethal | Kashi Nath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jeet | Karan | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angrakshak | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | Suraj Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Imtihaan | Raja | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Karim Lala | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Veerta | Mangal Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Darr | Sunil Malhotra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Damini | Govind | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Inspector Prabhat Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ghayal | Ajay Mehra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kroadh | Ajay 'Ajju' V. Shukla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Chaalbaaz | Suraj | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Anand | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tridev | Inspector Karan Saxena | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Gopal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Vardi | Inspector Ajay Kumar Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Yateem | Inspector Krishna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Paap Ki Duniya | Suraj | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Samundar | Ajit | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sultanat | Sultan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi | Ravidas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Zabardast | Sunder Kumar / Shyam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Arjun | Arjun Malvankar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sunny | Sunny Inderjeet | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Betaab | Sunny Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
Sunny Deol - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sunny Deol?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sunny Deol is "Angrakshak" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sunny Deol acted in?
Sunny Deol has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sunny Deol?
Other notable films include "Damini", "Ghatak: Lethal", and "Mahabharat".