Vennela Kishore
Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1977), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who stars 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.
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Born | Bokkala Kishore Kumar[1] 19 September 1977[1] |
Alma mater | Ferris State University |
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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 worked 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 into the film industry.[1]
Kishore received appreciation for his role "Akella Vigneswara Rao" 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 Telugu 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 | ||
— | 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 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Nominated |
References
- "Software professional turns comedian". The Times of India. 18 September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. 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. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Vennela Kishore to play a father". 16 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "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. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
- "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. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- Movies, Rediff (1 October 2019). "PIX: Shriya Saran adds glamour to an awards night". Rediff. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 21 September 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.