Vennela Kishore
Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1977), 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 19 September 1977 |
| 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.
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.
Kishore received appreciation for his role "Akella Vigneswara Rao" in the film DJ. 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). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Inkosaari | Nandi Awards of 2009 | Best Male Comedian | Won | |
| 2016 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Nandi Awards of 2015 | Won | ||
| IIFA Utsavam | Best Comedian | Won | |||
| 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Won | |||
| 2019 | Chi La Sow | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated | ||
| — | 17th Santosham Film Awards | Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award | Won | ||
| 2021 | Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Nominated | |
| Bheeshma | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Won | |||
| 2022 | Rang De | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Nominated |
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