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30-07-2025
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Sonu Sood Birthday: Fateh Star's Net Worth, Top Movies And Dream Home Tour
Last Updated: Happy Birthday Sonu Sood: From engineering to acting, he rose as a pan-India star, known for villainous roles and heroic deeds. Here's a look at his journey and more. Happy Birthday Sonu Sood: He's truly a pan-India star, and might we just add, one of the most good-looking villains in the film industry. Hailing from Moga, Punjab, Sonu Sood started his career with modelling while he was pursuing his graduation in engineering from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur. In 1998, he came to Mumbai to become an actor. The actor stepped into the lights, camera, action industry with the Tamil film Kallazhagar in 1999. After that, he marked his Bollywood debut with the film Shaheed-E-Azam in 2002. He got his first huge break in 2008 with Mani Ratnam's film Jodhaa Akbar. Since then, he has never looked back and is now one of the most sought-after actors in the film industry. Sonu is best known for his commanding antagonist roles in blockbusters such as Arundhati, Shootout at Wadala, and Dabangg, earning him several accolades. Besides being a renowned actor, he is known to be a man with a heart of gold. He earned the title of a real-life hero for his humanitarian activities during the deadly virus COVID-19. As Sonu Sood celebrates another year, let's take a closer look at his net worth, top movies, upcoming projects, and his new luxury home: Sonu Sood Birthday: Net Worth The 52-year-old actor has been working hard in both Bollywood and Tollywood films. But over the years, Sonu Sood has steadily built his wealth not just from acting but also from brand endorsements and production houses. According to media reports, he has a net worth of around Rs 135 to 140 crore. He charges around Rs 2-4 crore per project and owns a production house by the name of Shakti Sagar Productions. The actor has a magnificent house in Mumbai and a hotel in Juhu. Talking about his car collection, Sonu Sood reportedly owns a Mercedes-Benz ML Class 350 CDI, which is roughly priced at Rs 66 lakh. He also owns an Audi Q7, which costs Rs 80 lakh, and a Porsche Panama, which is said to be Rs 2 crores. Sonu Sood Birthday: Top Movies Dabangg: How can we not add Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg to his best movie collection? In the 2010 film, Sonu Sood's performance as Chedi Singh received much applause. Directed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap, the actioner also featured Sonakshi Sinha, Vinod Khanna, Arbaaz Khan, and Mahesh Manjrekar in key roles. Arundhati: Another widely appreciated character of Sonu Sood was his role as an antagonist in the Telugu horror fantasy film Arundhati. Co-starring Anushka Shetty in the lead role, the film bagged multiple awards for it, including the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for his performance in the film. Aashiq Banaya Aapne: The 2005 romantic thriller film starred Sonu Sood, Emraan Hashmi, and Tanushree Dutta. Directed by Aditya Datt, the film followed a love triangle between their characters. To date, the film has a special place in the hearts of fans for its amazing songs. Shootout at Wadala: Next on the list is this 2013 action crime film, Shootout at Wadala. Helmed by Sanjay Gupta, the film featured Sonu as a gangster, Dilawar Imtiaz Haksar. His role was inspired by gang lord Dawood Ibrahim. The film also starred John Abraham, Tusshar Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Manoj Bajpayee, Anil Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut in crucial roles. R Rajkumar: We just can't deny that Sonu became filmmakers' favourite actor to portray a negative role in action entertainers. The film, directed by Prabhudeva, featured him alongside Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha. While Shahid won fans for his rugged avatar and playful character, Sonu was appreciated for his villainous act. Sonu Sood Birthday: Upcoming Projects Nandi The actor is gearing up to direct and star in Nandi, which is slated to begin soon. A few weeks back, Sonu Sood visited Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala to offer prayers and seek blessings along with his family. #WATCH | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Actor Sonu Sood visits Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala to offer Sood says, 'When I came here for the first time, it was 25 years ago. Today, I come here with my family. I pray for happiness, peace and prosperity… — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025 While speaking to ANI, he spoke about his experience visiting the holy shrine and announced his upcoming film, Nandi. 'When I came here for the first time, it was 25 years ago. Today, I come here with my family. I pray for happiness, peace, and prosperity for all in the world… We are starting a new project, a film called 'Nandi'—I 'am acting and directing both. It will begin soon," said the actor. Sonu and his family recently moved into a stunning new bungalow named 'Gangotri" in Mumbai. Director Farah Khan's recent vlog gave fans an intimate peek into the opulent property, showcasing its captivating interiors. Estimated to be worth around Rs 20 crore, as per real estate platform Jugyah, Gangotri is a serene retreat that blends elegance with personal touches. Grand Entrance & Living Area Guests are welcomed by a large Buddha statue set amid lush greenery. The living space features cream and white‑toned sofas, soft lighting, a sleek centre table, and thoughtfully curated wall decor. Children's Rooms Both his sons (Ishant and Ayaan) have their rooms designed and decorated according to their preferences. Starting with Ishant's ground-floor bedroom, his room has a grey palette and a striking canvas painting of a car, a creative masterpiece crafted by Ishant himself. Ayaan's room, on the other hand, includes a grey palette, an eye-catching anime-inspired wall mural, and bright yellow furniture that adds a pop of colour. The balcony adjoining Ayaan's room is shaded by lush trees, including a fruit-bearing mango tree. Sneaker Room and Om Shanti Om stairs The highlight of the house was the room with a transparent wardrobe, dedicated entirely to his sneaker collection. Another highlight of Sonu Sood's house was the staircase. Farah Khan was mesmerised by its design and structure, and she couldn't help but say that it resembles the Om Shanti Om set. Sonu agrees and reveals that the idea was inspired by that film. Stylish Dining Adjacent to the stylish staircase, which leads to the upper level of the duplex, lies a lavish dining area that epitomises luxury and architectural drama. Kitchen & Spiritual Corner A sleek, modular, air‑conditioned kitchen with optimal space utilisation is another attraction of the actor's luxurious house. Adding traditional holiness was a peaceful temple nook area beside the kitchen. Media Room & Fan Art Upstairs, the family unwinds in their cosy media room, furnished with plush white sofas and a large screen. A standout feature in that room is a unique thread art portrait of Sonu Sood, gifted to him by a devoted fan, showcasing the actor's enduring connection with his admirers. First Published: July 30, 2025, 07:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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19-07-2025
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A Sneaker Room, Balcony Views And Spiritual Touch—Sonu Sood's Mansion Has It All
The actor's home includes a specific room for his sneaker collection and has a special staircase inspired by Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om. Sonu Sood, an actor, just moved to his new opulent mansion in Mumbai with his family, which includes his wife Sonali Sood and sons Ishant and Ayan. Farah Khan, the director, recently gave a tour of his opulent property, Gangotri, in a YouTube video. Here's a glance inside the actor's home, which includes a specific room for his sneaker collection and has a special staircase inspired by Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om. The entrance to Sonu Sood's house is intended to provide a calming atmosphere. It has a large Buddha statue and plenty of greenery. The outdoors has a cosy seating area that leads to a large, well-lit living space. The room focuses on aesthetics with beige-colored sofas, glass doors, lights and a centre table. Moving on, Sonu Sood 's bungalow includes a media room that he uses for meetings and the room features a television and a sofa. The highlight of the house was the room dedicated entirely to his sneaker collection. The entire collection is stored in a transparent wardrobe. Sonu's home features a sleek, modern kitchen with optimal space utilisation. The temple area is another attraction of the actor's luxurious house. Both his sons have their rooms designed and decorated according to their preferences. Ishant's room has a grey hue and large windows. On the other hand, Ayaan's room includes wooden flooring and a balcony with a breathtaking view. Another highlight of the tour was the staircase. Farah Khan was mesmerised by its design and structure. She commented that it resembles the Om Shanti Om set and Sonu agrees, stating that the idea was inspired by that film. Sonu Sood's most recent film was the action thriller Fateh, which he directed. Sonu Sood plays Fateh Singh, a former Special Operations Officer in the film. Fateh's plot revolves around the officer's duty as a dairy farming supervisor in Punjab, until a local girl becomes a victim of a cybercrime group. Fateh Singh then joins forces with Khushi Sharma (portrayed by Jacqueliene Fernandez), an ethical hacker, to save Nimrit and bring down the cybercrime syndicate. Fateh is a high-octane action thriller produced by Zee Studios and Shakti Sagar Productions. The actor will next direct and star in the film Nandi, which is slated to go on floors soon. First Published: July 19, 2025, 10:50 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
