Actor Kiccha Sudeep Appointed Brand Ambassador for Karnataka's Cattle Adoption Scheme

The Karnataka government has appointed Kannada actor Sudeep as the brand ambassador for its cattle adoption scheme known as ‘Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’.  The announcement was made by Prabhu B Chavan, Animal Husbandry Minister through a tweet on Friday.

"Kiccha Sudeep, Kannada Actor and Director has been appointed as the Animal Husbandry department's ambassador to promote and publicise the Punyakoti cattle adoption scheme, which is implemented to encourage people's participation in cow conservation. I wish him my heartfelt congratulations." Tweets from Chavan.

He also said the actor has committed not to charge for serving as the program's ambassador, which is intended to encourage public adoption to rear cattle in "goshalas,” (cow shelters).

Sudeep is also known for his prominent roles in movies including "Pailwan," "Eega (Makkhi)," "Vikrant Rona," "Sparsha," "Huchcha," and "No. 73 Shanthi Nivasa."

About Sudeep Sanjeev

Kiccha Sudeep is one of the most popular and admired actors in the Kannada film industry. The Sandalwood famous actor recently discussed the craziest things his devoted fans have done for him. He stated in an interview that he finds it scary because there is a village where every house worships him.

Sudeep started his career with Thayavva film in 1997. He has since starred in several popular Kannada films.  Apart from that, he is one of the few Kannada actors who has appeared in movies in other language films as well, with appearances including Rakta Charitra, Baahubali: The Beginning, Eega, and Dabangg 3.

He has been the host of the reality tv show Bigg Boss Kannada since 2013. His fans gave him the nickname Kiccha Sudeep because of his work in the 2001 movie Huchcha.