Sameer | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1973-02-26) 26 February 1973 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other name | Vinnakota Venkata Sameer1 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Aparna |
Vinnakota Sameer (also known as Sameer Hasan) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Telugu films and television.
Early life
Sameer Hasan was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to a Muslim father Intikhab Hasan and a Brahmin mother Mahalaxmi.2 His father was absent during his childhood, and he was raised as a Hindu by his mother and maternal family.34
Career
He has acted in many TV serials broadcast on Doordarshan. He played a supporting role in Ruthu Ragalu. Sameer made his film debut in Subha Sankalpam (1995), directed by K. Viswanath.2
Personal life
Sameer has stated that he identifies as Hindu. He has worn the Ayyappa mala multiple times and regularly visits temples.3 In 2020, he revealed he has adopted his mother's surname and legally changed his name from Sameer Hasan to Vinnakota Venkata Sameer to reflect his maternal heritage.4
He is married to Aparna and has a son. The couple won the finals of Moguds Pellams, a TV program conducted by MAA TV for celebrity couples.5
Filmography
- Prema Pusthakam (1993)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Aahaa..! (1998)
- Student No.1 (2001)
- Okato Number Kurradu (2002)
- Indra (2002)
- Simhadri (2003)
- Tagore (2003)
- Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
- Love Today (2004)
- Samba (2004)
- Sye (2004)
- Mass (2004)
- Kaani (2004)
- Andagadu (2005)
- That Is Pandu (2005)
- Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
- Lakshmi (2006)
- Sri Ramadasu (2006)
- Style
- Rakhi (2006)
- Chandamama (2007)
- Anasuya (2007)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- Baladoor (2008)
- Hero (2008)
- Cell (2008)
- Magadheera (2009)
- Orange (2010)
- Khaleja (2010)
- Nagavalli (2010)
- Pilla Zamindar (2011)
- Mr Perfect (2011)
- Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
- Sudigadu (2012)
- Damarukam (2012)
- Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
- Legend (2014)
- Laddu Babu (2014)
- Drushyam (2014)
- Govindudu Andarivadele (2014)
- Pataas (2015)
- Lion (2015)
- Kerintha (2015)
- Kick 2 (2015)
- Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015)
- Bengal Tiger (2015)
- Sarrainodu (2016)
- Control C (2016)
- Kittu Unnadu Jagratha (2017)
- Keshava (2017)
- Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
- Agnyaathavaasi (2018)
- Pantham (2018)
- Saakshyam (2018)
- Devadas (2018)
- Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru (2018)
- Maharshi (2019)
- Kathanam (2019)
- Anukunnadi Okkati Ayyandhi Okati (2020)
- Idhe Maa Katha (2021)
- Akhanda (2021)
- Alludu Adhurs (2021)
- Dhamaka (2022) as Sanjay
- Lucky Lakshman (2022)
- Veera Simha Reddy (2023) as Rudra Reddy
- Bhari Taraganam (2023)
- Kismat (2024) as Loknath
- Paarijatha Parvam (2024)
- Purushothamudu (2024)
- Zebra (2024) as Janaki Raman
- Paderu 12th Mile (2025)
- Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani (2026)
Television
- Ruthuragalu (DD Saptagiri)
- Lady Detective (ETV)
- Moguds Pellams (Maa TV)
- Na Mogudu Naku Sontham (ETV; 2016–2019)6
- Bigg Boss 1 (Star Maa; 2017)
- Santhi Nivasam (ETV)
- Ala Venkatapuramlo (Gemini TV)
- Recce (ZEE5; 2022)
- AIR: All India Rankers (ETV Win; 2025)
References
References
- "Telugu Movie Actor Sameer". nettv4u.com. nettv4u.com. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- "Sameer". thetelugufilmnagar.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- "నేను ముస్లిం.. 5 సార్లు అయ్యప్పమాల వేశా.. పూజ గదిలో జీసస్..: వెంకట సమీర్గా మారిన సమీర్". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). 27 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- "నాన్న ముస్లిం.. అమ్మ బ్రాహ్మణ.. నేను హిందూ..: తండ్రి చేసిన మోసంపై సమీర్ సంచలన విషయాలు". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). 3 September 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- G. V, Ramana. "Moguds Pellams show final winner is Sameer". idlebrain.com. Idlebrain. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "Sameer Reveals Reason Behind His Exit From Telugu TV Serial Na Mogudu Naku Sontham". News18. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2025.