Ashwin Kkumar

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Ashwin Kkumar
Born
Ashwin K. Kumar [1]
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present

Ashwin Kkumar is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil and Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016). [2] [3]

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Career

After the completion of his studies, Ashwin assumed the role of Joint Managing Director (JMD) in his father's business, RTC. During this phase, he explored his passion for acting by participating in short films, radio shows, and dance videos. An intriguing turn of events played a pivotal role in Ashwin's career. During the infamous 2015 South Indian floods, Ashwin found himself stranded at Dubai International Airport en route to Chennai, as his flight was canceled. Coincidentally, director Gautham Vasudev Menon faced a similar situation, with his flight from MAA to DXB being canceled due to the same flood. As Menon was unable to reach Dubai, Ashwin was offered a last-minute opportunity to step into the role originally designated for Menon in the film Jacobinte Swargarajyam ; this became Ashwin's debut in Malayalam cinema. [4] Jacobinte Swargarajyam was also released prior to  Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru , making it Ashwin's first film to be released. [5] [6] [7] [8]

Before his film debut, Ashwin Kumar was a mimicry artist, dancer, singer, YouTuber, and influencer. He was also active in generating content under the hashtag #itsmenotdubsmash. He eventually transitioned into acting. [9]

Personal life

Ashwin uploaded a dance video on Twitter featuring himself on a treadmill to the song "Annatha Adurar" from Apoorva Sagodharargal , [10] which garnered praise from Kamal Haasan. [11]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearMoviesRoleLanguageNotes
2016 Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru GauthamTamil
Jacobinte Swargarajyam Murali MenonMalayalam
2017 Lavakusha David LukeMalayalam
2018 Ranam SelvanMalayalam
Charminar SethuMalayalamLead role
2019 Enai Noki Paayum Thota Nagraj ManoharTamil
2021 Aaha ChenkanMalayalam
2022 Aarattu Ayyapan/ShivaMalayalam
Sardar Rathore's hitmanTamil
2023 Iraivan GaneshTamil
Captain Miller Diligent SoldierTamil
Rajni Paul SelvarajMalayalam/Tamil [12]

Web series

YearNameRoleLanguageNotes
2019–2022MenakaJacob AnukaranMalayalamseasons 1–2
2022 Vadhandhi SantoshTamil
2023 The Village Devraj Tamil

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References

  1. ↑ "Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar". Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ↑ "Kamal Haasan impressed with young actor's dance on a treadmill". The Times of India. 19 June 2020. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
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