Who is Suniel Shetty?

Suniel Shetty is a prominent Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur known for his work in Bollywood and other regional film industries. He’s also involved in fitness, hospitality, and business ventures.

What businesses does Suniel Shetty own?

Fitness Ventures : Suniel owns Smaaash Entertainment , promoting health and wellness. Hospitality : He runs restaurants and clubs in Mumbai. Real Estate : Mana Shetty and Suniel are involved in luxury real estate projects. F&B : Suniel launched a healthy lifestyle-focused food brand.

Does Suniel Shetty have a production house?

Yes, he owns a production house called Popcorn Entertainment , which has produced movies like Khel and Bhagam Bhag .

Is Suniel Shetty involved in startups?

Yes, Suniel Shetty has invested in startups related to fitness, tech, and lifestyle , and he actively mentors entrepreneurs.

Which restaurants are owned by Sunil Shetty?

Suniel Shetty owns Club H2O, a water adventure park in Mumbai. He closed Mischief Dining Bar in 2010 and opened Little Italy, a new restaurant.

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Suniel Shetty was born on August 11, 1961, in Mulki, Mangalore, into a Tulu-speaking Bunt family.
Suniel Shetty is an Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur with over 30 years in Hindi cinema, featuring in 100+ films. He owns Popcorn Entertainment Private Limited.
He made his Hindi film debut in 1992 at the age of 31 with "Balwaan," opposite Divya Bharti.
Throughout the 1990s, he was among the highest-paid Bollywood actors, primarily appearing in action films and often portraying the male protagonist.
In the early 2000s, he transitioned to multi-star films across various genres.
He starred opposite Isha Koppikar in Arjun Rampal's debut film "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat" (2001).
In 2014, he changed the spelling of his name from Sunil to Suniel for numerological reasons.
He played negative roles in several movies, including "Dhadkan" (2000), "Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani" (2002), and "Main Hoon Na" (2004).
Suniel Shetty won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain in 2001 for his role in "Dhadkan."
In 2009, he won the South Asian International Film Festival's Best Actor Award for his performance in the Indian movie "Red Alert," based on Naxalites.
He has entrepreneurial ventures, including film production under Popcorn Motion Pictures and co-founding the online casting company, F...the Couch (FTC), with Mukesh Chhabra.
Suniel Shetty has also been involved in real estate and restaurant businesses.
He acted in Tamil films, making his debut with "12B" (2001) and appearing in "Darbar" with Rajinikanth in 2020.
In 2021, he appeared in Sanjay Gupta gangster drama film "Mumbai Saga."
His latest film appearance was in Kiran Korrapati directed "Ghani" (2020).
In 2023, he portrayed ACP Vikram Chauhan in the action thriller web series "Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega," which explores his character's journey into Mumbai's crime world.
Suniel Shetty net worth is around 88 crore rupees. As of 2025, his estimated net worth is approximately ₹120 crore, equivalent to around $15 million. This impressive fortune highlights his success in both the entertainment industry and his various business ventures.

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Education

Education	Details
College	H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Degree	Graduation in Hotel Management

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Career Milestones	Details
Hindi Film Debut	1992: "Balwaan" opposite Divya Bharti
Transition to Multi-starrer Films	Early 2000s: Shifted focus to multi-starrer films across various genres
Notable Negative Roles	- "Dhadkan" (2000) <br> - "Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani" (2002) <br> - "Main Hoon Na" (2004)
Award Wins	- Filmfare Award for Best Villain in 2001 for "Dhadkan" <br> - South Asian International Film Festival's Best Actor Award in 2009 for "Red Alert"
Entrepreneurial Ventures	- Produced films under Popcorn Motion Pictures banner <br> - Co-founded online casting company "F...the Couch (FTC)" with Mukesh Chhabra
Tamil Film Appearances	- Debut in "12B" (2001) <br> - Appeared in "Darbar" (2020) with Rajinikanth
Recent Film Appearances	- "Mumbai Saga" (2021) <br> - Last seen in "Ghani" (2020) directed by Kiran Korrapati
Web Series	- Portrayed ACP Vikram Chauhan in "Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega" (2023)

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Filmfare Award:
- Year: 2001
- Category: Best Villain for "Dhadkan"
South Asian International Film Festival:
- Year: 2009
- Category: Best Actor for "Red Alert"
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award:
- Year: 2005
- Honor: Honored by the Mumbai Pradesh Youth Congress

Suniel Shetty Investments

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Suniel Shetty has made 10 investments.

Date	Sector	Round	Investments	Co-Investors
2023-10-31	Education Technology	Venture Round - Klassroom Edutech	$ 450 K	ah! Ventures, Meteor Venture, Startup Angels Network, HEM ANGELS, Suniel Shetty etc
2023-07-31	Sports	Angel Round - Pro Panja League	-
2023-07-15	Sports	Angel Round - REGRIP	-	Rikant Pitti, SiriusOne Capital, Inflection Point Ventures, LetsVenture etc
2023-07-11	Health and Wellness	Funding Round - The biohacker	-
2023-05-30	Education Technology	Funding Round - Klassroom Edutech	-	ah! Ventures, Meteor Venture, Startup Angels Network, HEM ANGELS, Suniel Shetty etc
2023-05-10	Environmental Technology	Seed Round - WAAYU	-
2021-10-13	Fashion and Apparel	Seed Round - Colexion	$ 8 M	Beacon, Gains Associates, Brevan Howard Asset Management, ICO Pantera etc
2020-08-19	Health and Wellness	Angel Round - Vieroots Wellness Solution	-
2020-06-15	Real Estate	Angel Round - Sai Estate Management & Skills Institute	-
2019-05-10	Health and Wellness	Seed Round - Fittr	-	Rainmatter Capital, Surge, Elysian Park Ventures, Dream Capital, Surge, Suniel Shetty

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