# Sunny Wayne
**Sunny Wayne** (സണ്ണി വെയിൻ; born 1983) is the stage name of Sujith Unnikrishnan, an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in [Malayalam cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/malayalam-cinema)[1](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sunny-wayne/33987/filmography) • [2](https://www.nowrunning.com/celebrity/33380/sunny-wayne/index.htm). He made his acting debut with *Second Show* (2012) and, according to the MalayalaSangeetham database, has acted in 58 films between 2012 and 2026, of which 49 have been released[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). His credited fields of work also include production, singing, and dubbing[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sujith Unnikrishnan, stage name Sunny Wayne[2](https://www.nowrunning.com/celebrity/33380/sunny-wayne/index.htm) |
| Born | 1983, Wayanad, Kerala, India[1](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sunny-wayne/33987/filmography) |
| Debut | *Second Show* (2012), directed by Srinath Rajendran[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) |
| Film count | 58 films acted, 49 released, 8 unreleased, 1 awaiting release (2012–2026)[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) |
| Other work | Production, playback singing, dubbing[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) |
| Frequent collaborators | Director Midhun Manuel Thomas; producer Dulquer Salmaan[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) |
## Early life and debut
Sujith Unnikrishnan was born in 1983 in Wayanad, Kerala, and adopted the screen name Sunny Wayne[1](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sunny-wayne/33987/filmography). His first film was *Second Show* (2012), directed by Srinath Rajendran and produced by AOPL Entertainment[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). In the same year he appeared in *Thattathin Marayathu*, directed by [Vineeth Sreenivasan](https://www.edgepedia.org/vineeth-sreenivasan)[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). A profile on the portal watsup names *Second Show*, *Annayum Rasoolum*, *Annmariya Kalippilannu*, and *Alamara* as the films he is best known for[4](https://www.watsup.in/movies/people/?id=1071565).
## Career, 2013 to 2019
**Early 2010s.** The MalayalaSangeetham filmography lists *Annayum Rasoolum* (2013, directed by [Rajeev Ravi](https://www.edgepedia.org/rajeev-ravi)) and *[Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi](https://www.edgepedia.org/neelakasham-pachakadal-chuvanna-bhoomi)* (2013, directed by Sameer Thahir) among his second-year films[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). In 2014 he acted in *Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal*, directed by Ajith Pillai[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors).
In 2015 he played dual roles, Satan Xavier and Abraham Xavier, in *Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeeviyanu*, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). That year also included *Double Barrel*, directed by [Lijo Jose Pellissery](https://www.edgepedia.org/lijo-jose-pellissery)[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors).
**Mid-decade output.** The 2016 releases include *Ann Mariya Kalippilaanu* and *Kali*, both listed in his filmography[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). In 2017 he appeared in *[Aadu](https://www.edgepedia.org/aadu-film) 2* and *Alamaara*, again under Midhun Manuel Thomas, and in *Pokkiri Simon*, directed by Jijo Antony[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) • [5](https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listmovies.php?a=9449&ln=en&p=3&tot=54). The 2018 films include *[Kayamkulam Kochunni](https://www.edgepedia.org/kayamkulam-kochunni-2018-film)* (Rosshan Andrrews), *Rosapoo* (Vinu Joseph), and *French Viplavam* (K B Maju)[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors).
## Career, 2020 to the present
**Character roles.** In 2020 he played Ajayan in *[Maniyarayile Ashokan](https://www.edgepedia.org/maniyarayile-ashokan)*[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne). The 2021 releases include *Kurup*, in which he played Peter[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne); *Chathur Mukham*, in which he played Antony[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne); and *Sara's*, in which he played Jeevan[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne). In 2022 he played Njoonju in *Appan*[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne) and served as producer of *Padavettu* through Sunny Wayne Productions.
**Recent releases.** The 2023 slate listed by MalayalaSangeetham includes *Kasargold* (Mridul Nair), *Kannur Squad* (Roby Varghese Raj), and *[Vela](https://www.edgepedia.org/vela-film)* (Shyam Sasi)[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). In 2024 his releases included *Golam*, *Perumani*, *Turkish Tharkkam*, and *Thrayam*[7](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sunny-wayne/upcoming-movies.html), and he played Sreekuttan in the web series *Perilloor Premier League* on [Disney+ Hotstar](https://www.edgepedia.org/disney-hotstar). The 2025 releases include *Bazooka*, *Paathirathri*, and *[Written & Directed by God](https://www.edgepedia.org/written-and-directed-by-god)*[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) • [7](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sunny-wayne/upcoming-movies.html). Filmibeat lists *Aadu 3*, again directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, for release on 19 March 2026, and *Safari* and *Smart Boys* for 20 December 2026[7](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sunny-wayne/upcoming-movies.html).
## By the numbers
The MalayalaSangeetham profile gives a compact statistical picture of his career: 58 films acted, of which 49 were released, 8 remain unreleased, and 1 is awaiting release, across 15 years in the field from a first film in 2012 to a latest film dated 2026[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). The director he has acted under most often is Midhun Manuel Thomas, whose films with him span the *Aadu* series, *Ann Mariya Kalippilaanu*, and *Alamaara*[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors). The producer he has appeared under most often is [Dulquer Salmaan](https://www.edgepedia.org/dulquer-salmaan), whose productions include *Maniyarayile Ashokan* and *Kurup*[3](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors) • [6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne).
His work is concentrated in one industry. Of the 17 films the rating site filmi.ai lists for him, 94 percent are Malayalam and 6 percent Tamil, the Tamil credit being *Gypsy* (2020)[8](https://filmi.ai/person/sunny-wayne). The Times of India filmography additionally lists the Telugu film *Naga Bhairavi* (2015) among his credits[9](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sunny-Wayne/filmography).
## References
1. [Sunny Wayne – Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos, BookMyShow](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sunny-wayne/33987/filmography)
2. [Sunny Wayne – Indian Actor Profile, nowrunning](https://www.nowrunning.com/celebrity/33380/sunny-wayne/index.htm)
3. [സണ്ണി വെയിൻ – Malayalam Actors · Songs & Filmography, MalayalaSangeetham.Info](https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Sunny+Wayne&category=actors)
4. [Biography: Sunny Wayne, watsup](https://www.watsup.in/movies/people/?id=1071565)
5. [List of Malayalam Movies acted by Sunny Wayne, Malayala Chalachithram](https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listmovies.php?a=9449&ln=en&p=3&tot=54)
6. [Sunny Wayne Movies List, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sunny_wayne)
7. [Sunny Wayne Movies | New and Upcoming Movies, FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sunny-wayne/upcoming-movies.html)
8. [Sunny Wayne – filmi.ai](https://filmi.ai/person/sunny-wayne)
9. [Sunny Wayne Filmography, Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sunny-Wayne/filmography)
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