Vennela Kishore
Indian film actor (born 1980)
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Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1980), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his comedic roles, he earned the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards.
- Film actor
- director
- comedian
Vennela Kishore | |
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Kishore at a shoot in València, 2016 | |
| Born | Bokkala Kishore Kumar[1] 19 September 1980[1] |
| Alma mater | Ferris State University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Works | Full list |
Early life
Career
During his stay in the U.S., Kishore got an opportunity to work in Deva Katta's directorial Vennela (2005) which marked his entry into the film industry.[1]
Kishore received appreciation for his role in the film DJ.[1] His other performances include Bindaas, Pilla Zamindar, Daruvu, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Badshah, Doosukeltha, Pandaga Chesko, Goodachari, S/O Satyamurthy, Srimanthudu, Bale Bale Magadivoy, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, and Ami Thumi. He also directed two films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa).[3] After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.[4]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Inkosaari | Nandi Awards of 2009 | Best Male Comedian | Won | [5][6] |
| 2016 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Nandi Awards of 2015 | Won | [7] | |
| IIFA Utsavam | Best Comedian | Won | [8] | ||
| 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Won | [9] | ||
| 2019 | Chi La Sow | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated | ||
| N/a | 17th Santosham Film Awards | Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award | Won | [10] | |
| 2021 | Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Nominated | |
| Bheeshma | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Won | [11] | ||
| 2022 | Rang De | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | 11th South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated | [12] |
