Vennela Kishore

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

(1977-09-19) 19 September 1977 (age 46)[1]
Kamareddy, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India[2]
Alma materFerris State University
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • director
  • comedian
Years active2005–present

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.

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 10th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian – Telugu Nominated

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.

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