Vennela Kishore

Vennela Kishore
Kishore at a shoot in València, 2016
Born
Bokkala Kishore Kumar[1]

(1977-09-19) 19 September 1977 (age 47)[1]
Kamareddy, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India[2]
Alma materFerris State University
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • director
  • comedian
Years active2005–present
WorksFull list

Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1977), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian film actor and director who works in Telugu 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,

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

Main article: Vennela Kishore filmography

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
Year Film Award Category Result Ref.
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 Nominated
2023 Sarkaru Vaari Paata 11th South Indian International Movie Awards Nominated [12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Software professional turns comedian". The Times of India. 18 September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b 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.
  3. ^ "Vennela Kishore turns director!". chitramala.in. 30 June 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Vennela Kishore to play a father". 16 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela)". Greatandhra.com. 10 October 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2015". APFTVTDC. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela and Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses". Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2023.