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Reel vs Real: Kichcha Sudeep’s Smoking Scene in Mark Raises Questions; Did he QUIT smoking?

Kichcha Sudeep Mark Cinema: The countdown has begun for the release of Kichcha Sudeep's movie 'Mark'. In the film, Sudeep lights a cigarette with a hot machete, but has he really quit smoking in real life?

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Richa Barua
Published : Dec 17 2025, 01:34 PM IST
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The 'Mark' festival is starting
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The 'Mark' festival is starting

Fans await Kichcha Sudeep's film 'Mark,' releasing Dec 25. The teaser's dialogue 'Gotta cut down on smoking' is a hit. Sudeep reveals when and why he quit in real life.
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When did Sudeep start smoking?
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When did Sudeep start smoking?

In 'Mark,' Sudeep lights a cigarette with a hot machete. In real life, Kichcha Sudeep started this habit late, picking up smoking around 2007-2008.

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When did Sudeep quit cigarettes?
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When did Sudeep quit cigarettes?

Sudeep, who started smoking in 2008, completely quit the habit in 2013. During the 'Mark' movie promotions, he revealed the reason why he decided to stop.
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This is the reason Sudeep quit smoking
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This is the reason Sudeep quit smoking

Sudeep felt cigarettes were controlling him. He realized he was addicted, not enjoying it, after running out of his brand on set. This led him to quit, stating all addiction is a crime.
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No heroine in the movie 'Mark'
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No heroine in the movie 'Mark'

Both 'Max' and 'Mark' movies do not feature a heroine. Sudeep felt one wasn't needed, believing a heroine's role should be significant, not just a brief appearance.
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Promise to do two movies a year
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Promise to do two movies a year

Last year on Dec 25, 'Max' was released, with Sudeep as a cop. Exactly one year later, 'Mark' is here, completed in 150 days. Sudeep aims to release two films next year.

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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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