Who is Kevin Kunta? Meet Ram Charan’s viral MMA fighter-bodyguard who earns up to four lakh a day

VIJAYAWADA: Mega Power Star Ram Charan recently visited Vijayawada for the promotional events of his upcoming film, Peddhi. While the actor’s presence naturally drew massive crowds, it was his bodyguard, Kevin Kunta, who caught the internet's attention.

Videos from the event have gone viral on social media, showcasing the chaotic environment as eager fans tried to rush toward the RRR star. Amid the frenzy, Kevin Kunta’s swift and effective intervention to protect the actor grabbed netizens' eyeballs. Netizens have pointed out that during several moments of the public appearance, the towering bodyguard seemed to command even more attention than the star himself, acting as an impenetrable shield.

Who is Kevin Kunta?

As curiosity peaked online, details about the bodyguard began surfacing. According to Kevin Kunta’s official Instagram profile, he hails from the West African nation of The Gambia, though he is currently based in Florence, Italy.

Beyond high-profile security detail, Kevin has a background in professional combat sports. Data from the MMA database website Tapology reveals that his birth name is Abdou Kadirr Sowe, and he was born in 1998. He operates professionally in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) circuit.

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With high-risk celebrity security comes a staggering price tag. International media reports suggest that Kevin Kunta commands a daily fee ranging between ₹2 lakhs and ₹4 lakhs. Based on these estimates, his monthly income for handling elite assignments is projected to be anywhere between ₹60 lakhs and ₹1 crore, making him one of the highly paid personnel in the celebrity security sector.