Vennela Kishore | |
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 Kishore at a shoot inValència, 2016 | |
| Born | Bokkala Kishore Kumar[1] (1980-09-19)19 September 1980 (age 44)[1] |
| Alma mater | Ferris State University |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Works | Full list |
Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1980), known professionally asVennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works inTelugu cinema. Known for his comedic roles, he earned the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature filmVennela (2005). He is a recipient of twoNandi Awards.
Kishore was born and brought up inKamareddy of present-dayTelangana. He moved toHyderabad for graduation and then emigrated to the US for higher studies. Kishore completed his master's degree inFerris State University,Michigan and worked as a software engineer.[2]
During his stay in the U.S., Kishore got an opportunity to work inDeva Katta's directorialVennela (2005) which marked his entry into the film industry.[1]
Kishore received appreciation for his role "Akella Vigneswara Rao" in the filmDJ.[1] His other performances includeBindaas,Pilla Zamindar,Daruvu,Sarkaru Vaari Paata,Badshah,Doosukeltha,Pandaga Chesko,Goodachari,S/O Satyamurthy,Srimanthudu,Bale Bale Magadivoy,Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, andAmi Thumi. He also directed two Telugu films (Vennela 1½, andJaffa).[3] After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.[4]
| 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 | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | 11th South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated | [12] |
