Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep celebrated his 52nd birthday on September 2nd, 2025. Fans across Karnataka celebrated with the hashtag #KichchaSudeepBirthday trending on social media.

Over his career, Sudeep has become a major figure in Kannada cinema, as well as gaining recognition in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. Known to his fans as "Kichcha Sudeepa" since his critically acclaimed role in Huchcha (2001), he's also an accomplished director, producer, screenwriter, singer, and television presenter. Since 2013, he has hosted the Kannada version of Bigg Boss.

Sudeep's journey to stardom wasn't without challenges. Born Sudeep Sanjeev in Shimoga, Karnataka, on September 2, 1973, he was known for being mischievous. He excelled in college as a guitarist and cricket team captain. Although passionate about cricket, he shifted his focus to cinema, initially aspiring to be a director.

His acting career began with supporting roles in Thayavva (1997) and Prathyartha (1999). His breakthrough came with Sparsha (2000), followed by the commercially successful Huchcha. He has starred in numerous hit films, including Nandhi (2002), Kiccha (2003), Swathi Muthu (2003), My Autograph (2006), Veera Madakari (2009), Vishnuvardhana (2011), Maanikya (2014), and Vikrant Rona (2022). Sudeep has also acted in other language films such as Eega (2012) in Telugu and Dabangg 3 (2019) in Hindi.

One of Sudeep's notable Bollywood ventures was Dabangg 3, where he played the main antagonist. This film strengthened his bond with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Their friendship began through Sohail Khan during Celebrity Cricket League tournaments. Sudeep's performance in Dabangg 3 was appreciated, further cementing his relationship with Salman Khan.

Regarding birthday gifts, in the past, Salman Khan gifted Sudeep a BMW M5 worth ₹1.5 crore after Dabangg 3. Sudeep shared his gratitude on social media, expressing appreciation for Salman's generosity and calling it a "sweetest gesture". It is not confirmed what, if any gift Salman Khan gave Kichcha Sudeep for his 52nd birthday.

Their friendship extends beyond professional collaborations. Sudeep has stated that their bond isn't based on a "give and take policy". He considers Salman Khan family, emphasizing the personal connection they share. When Salman Khan received death threats, Sudeep checked on his well-being, highlighting the genuine care and concern in their friendship.