Vennela Kishore
Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1980), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu-language films. Known for his comic roles, he was given the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards, two SIIMA Awards and one IIFA Utsavam Award.
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 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
Early life
Kishore was born and brought up in Kamareddy of present-day Telangana. He moved to Hyderabad for graduation and then emigrated to the US for higher studies. Kishore completed his master's degree in Ferris State University, Michigan and started as a software engineer.[2]
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 to the film industry.[1]
Kishore received appreciation for his role "Sastri" in the film Dookudu.[1] His other performances include Bindaas, Pilla Zamindar, Daruvu, Seema Tapakai, Badshah, Doosukeltha, Pandaga Chesko, Aagadu, S/O Satyamurthy, Srimanthudu, Bale Bale Magadivoy, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, and Ami Thumi. He also directed two Telugu films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa).[3] After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.[4]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As an actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Vennela | Khader Bashna | |
| 2009 | Indumathi | ||
| Samardhudu | |||
| Current | Bose | ||
| 2010 | Bindaas | Muddu Krishna | |
| Chalaki | |||
| Inkosaari | Bala Bokkala | ||
| Prasthanam | Goli | ||
| Sneha Geetham | Box Office Bhushanam | ||
| Orange | Ram's friend | ||
| Yemaindi Ee Vela | Seenu's friend | ||
| Vareva | |||
| 2011 | Thimmaraju | ||
| Aha Naa Pellanta | Love Guru | ||
| Seema Tapakai | Peda Kishore | ||
| Dookudu | M.S.Sastry | ||
| Madatha Kaja | Kishore | ||
| It's My Love Story | Sujath.A.R (Team Lead) | ||
| Pilla Zamindar | Sarkar | ||
| Priyudu | |||
| 2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | Shruti's brother | |
| Denikaina Ready | David | ||
| Mr. Nookayya | Charger | ||
| Lovely | Kittu | ||
| Daruvu | Khaja | ||
| Julai | |||
| Vennela 1½ | Khader Basha | ||
| 2013 | Jaffa | Nikhil | Also Director of the movie |
| Jabardasth | Software Subramanyam | ||
| Chammak Challo | |||
| Abbai Class Ammai Mass | |||
| Bhai | Home Minister's P.A. | ||
| Doosukeltha | Piccheshwar | ||
| Baadshah | Dasu | ||
| Shadow | Nana Bhai's henchman | ||
| Greeku Veerudu | Subrahmanyam | ||
| Athadu Aame O Scooter | Govind Raju BA. Pass | ||
| Tadakha | Ganesh | ||
| 2014 | Yevadu | Charan's friend | |
| Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda | Gopal | ||
| Current Theega | Raju's friend | ||
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Bunny | ||
| Run Raja Run | Mukundham | ||
| Aagadu | Prabhakar | ||
| Janda Pai Kapiraju | Suresh | ||
| Alludu Seenu | Seenu's friend | ||
| Ala Ela | Karthik's friend | ||
| Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | Software Subrahmanyam | ||
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | Rambabu | |
| Temper | Vennela Kishore – Flutist | ||
| Pandaga Chesko | Konda | ||
| S/O Satyamurthy | Viraj's brother | ||
| Kiraak | |||
| Rudhramadevi | |||
| Superstar Kidnap | Vennela Kishore | ||
| Srimanthudu | Apparao | ||
| Bale Bale Magadivoy | Lucky's friend | IIFA Utsavam Award For Best Performance In A Comic Role | |
| Eluka Majaka | Balu – Florist | ||
| Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Uganda Yugendhar | ||
| 2016 | Dictator | Kathyayani's brother | |
| Supreme | Constable Kishore | ||
| Kshanam | Babu Khan | ||
| Tuntari | |||
| Savitri | NRI | ||
| Brahmotsavam | Lakkavarapu "Lilly" Lingaraju | ||
| Janatha Garage | Pyarelal | Cameo appearance | |
| Gentleman | Sudarshanam | ||
| Manamantha | Bhushan | ||
| Aatadukundam Raa | Karthik's friend | ||
| Majnu | Sanjay Leela Bhansali – Taxi Driver | ||
| Eedu Gold Ehe | Railway TC | ||
| Thikka | Jayanth | ||
| Ism | Sathya's friend | ||
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Kishore | ||
| 2017 | Luckunnodu | C.E.O. of Kony Solutions | |
| Goutham Nanda | Kishore | ||
| Nenu Local | Salesman | ||
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | Govindarajulu's assistant | ||
| Winner | Padma | ||
| Keshava | Ranga | ||
| Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Kishore | ||
| Ami Thumi | Sri Chilipi | ||
| Duvvada Jagannadham | Akella Vigneshwara Sharma | ||
| Anando Brahma | Raju | ||
| Veedevadu | Albert's assistant | ||
| Mahanubhavudu | Kishore | ||
| Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | |||
| Balakrishnudu | |||
| Oxygen | Aakash | ||
| Hello | Bridegroom | Guest appearance in song | |
| Middle Class Abbayi | Software consultant | ||
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Bala Subramanyam | |
| Chalo | Revenge Param | ||
| Touch Chesi Chudu | J. Balram | ||
| MLA[5] | Sri Chilipi | ||
| Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India | Kishore | ||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Lawyer | ||
| Saakshyam | Viswa's friend | ||
| Goodachari | Shaam | ||
| Chi La Sow | Sujith | ||
| Geetha Govindam | Bridegroom | ||
| Neevevaro | Chekka Rao | ||
| Sailaja Reddy Alludu | Chari | ||
| Devadas | Dr. Kuchipudi | ||
| Savyasachi | Kittu | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Miriyala | ||
| Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Gemini Natarajan | ||
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | Rukmanandha Rao | |
| N.T.R: Mahanayakudu | Rukmanandha Rao | ||
| F2 – Fun and Frustration | John Strow | ||
| Crazy Crazy Feeling | Maheshwar Rao | ||
| Chitralahari | Kishore | ||
| Maharshi | Kanna | ||
| Hippi | Harley Davidson (HD) | ||
| ABCD: American Born Confused Desi | Kishore | ||
| Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Arjun | ||
| 1st Rank Raju | Bollywood Bobby | ||
| Manmadhudu 2 | Kishore | ||
| Edaina Jaragocchu | Special appearance | ||
| Kousalya Krishnamurthy | Inspector Balram | ||
| Kathanam | Creative Kishore (CK) | ||
| Saaho | Goswami | Trilingual film (Hindi, Tamil and Telugu) | |
| Gang Leader | Santoor Senakkayala | ||
| Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL | Kishore | ||
| Arjun Suravaram | Addala Balaji | [6] | |
| Tholu Bommalata | Santosh | ||
| Mathu Vadalara | Ravi | ||
| Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu | Police Officer | Also co-producer | |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramloo | Shrinivas | |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Kishore | ||
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Kishore | ||
| Disco Raja | Palguni | ||
| Jaanu | Murali | ||
| Bheeshma | Parimal | ||
| V | Mansoor | Amazon Prime film | |
| Solo Brathuke So Better | Govind Gowda | ||
| 2021 | Red | Purushottam | |
| Alludu Adhurs | Pandu | ||
| Bangaru Bullodu | Mahalakshmi's fiancé | ||
| Kapatadhaari | Gowtham's colleague at traffic duty | ||
| Jathi Ratnalu | Chanchalguda Santosh | ||
| Sashi | |||
| Rang De | Shastri | ||
| Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu | Sukku | ||
| Gully Rowdy | Nemali Babu | ||
| Annabelle Sethupathi | Kishore | Tamil film | |
| Most Eligible Bachelor | Shankar | ||
| Pelli SandaD | |||
| Varudu Kaavalenu | Kishore | ||
| Manchi Rojulochaie | Doctor Bava | ||
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Chinna Bangarraju's uncle | |
| Hero | Telemarketing guy | ||
| Khiladi | Bobby | ||
| Son of India | |||
| Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Phani | ||
| Acharya | TBA | Post-production | |
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata |
Kishore | ||
| Oke Oka Jeevitham |
TBA | ||
| Bhola Shankar |
TBA | ||
| Indian 2 |
TBA | Delayed; Tamil film | |
| Mr. King |
TBA |
As a director
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Vennela 1½ | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Jaffa | Yes | Yes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Inkosaari | Nandi Awards of 2009 | Best Male Comedian | Won | [7][8] |
| 2016 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Nandi Awards of 2015 | Won | [9] | |
| IIFA Utsavam | Best Comedian | Won | [10] | ||
| 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Won | [11] | ||
| 2019 | Chi La Sow | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated | ||
| N/A | 17th Santosham Film Awards | Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award | Won | [12] | |
| 2021 | Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Nominated | |
| Bheeshma | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Won | [13] |
References
- "Software professional turns comedian". The Times of India. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- Tanmayi, Bhawana (23 September 2017). "'Vennela' Kishore's luck by chance". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 19 March 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- "Vennela Kishore turns director!". chitramala.in. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Vennela Kishore to play a father". 16 September 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "MLA movie review: Kajal Aggarwal-Kalyan Ram starrer is forgettable". The Indian Express. 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- "Arjun Suravaram movie review highlights: An interesting enough first half". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- "Interview: Comedian 'Vennela Kishore' Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela)". Idlebrain.com. 4 November 2008. Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela)". Greatandhra.com. 10 October 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2015". APFTVTDC. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- "IIFA Utsavam: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu Won Six Awards - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- richabarua (21 March 2018). "SIIMA 2016 Telugu winners list". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
- Movies, Rediff (1 October 2019). "PIX: Shriya Saran adds glamour to an awards night". Rediff.
- "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 21 September 2021.
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