Venkitesh V. P.

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Venkitesh V. P.
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Born
Occupation(s)Actor, Television personality
Years active2014–present
Parents
  • Pichumani (father)
  • Tharakumari (mother)

Venkitesh V. P. is an Indian actor and television personality known for his work in Malayalam cinema and television. [1] [2] He gained recognition as a contestant on the reality show Nayika Nayakan and has appeared in multiple Malayalam films, including his Telugu film debut Kingdom . [3] [4]

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Early life

Venkitesh was born on 9 August 1993 in Westfort Sreevaraham, adjacent to Sri Padmanabha Swami temple,Thiruvananthapuram Kerala.

Career

Television

Venkitesh rose to prominence as a contestant in the Malayalam reality show Nayika Nayakan (2018) aired on Mazhavil Manorama, where he was noted for his comedic skills. [5] He later appeared as a co-host on Udan Panam season 5 on Mazhavil Manorama. [6]

Film

Venkitesh began his acting career with small roles in Malayalam films such as Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017), Odiyan (2018), and Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018). [7] [8] He played one of the leads in Stand Up (2019). [9] In 2021, he appeared in supporting roles in The Priest and Kho-Kho . [10] [11] In 2023, he appeared in Lovefully Yours Veda . [12] He made his Telugu debut in 2025 with the film Kingdom playing the antagonist. [13]

Other venture

In 2024, Venkitesh co-founded a food startup named Suda Suda Idli in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, along with a group of friends. The initiative, which began as a street food truck near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, gained media attention for its unique concept and for Venkitesh's active involvement in the operations. [14]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageRef.
2014Mizhi Thurakku Malayalam
2015Ammakkoru Tharattu Malayalam
2017 Velipadinte Pusthakam College student Malayalam [15]
2018 Odiyan VillagerMalayalam [16]
Thattumpurath Achuthan Devotional singerMalayalam [8]
2019 Stand Up AmalMalayalam [17]
2021 The Priest SiddharthMalayalam [18]
Kho-Kho BenMalayalam [19]
2022Viral SebiMalayalam [20]
2023 Lovefully Yours Veda JeevanlalMalayalam [21]
2024 Rebel Antony Tamil [22]
2025 Kingdom Murugan Telugu [23] [24] [25]

Television

YearShowRoleChannelRef.
2018 Nayika Nayakan Contestant Mazhavil Manorama [5]
2024 Udan Panam season 5 Co-host Mazhavil Manorama [26]

References

  1. "Who Is Venkitesh VP? Actor Who Played Murugan In Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom". Times Now. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  2. "Kingdom Venkitesh VP: 'కింగ్‌డమ్' ట్రైలర్‌లో విజయ్ దేవరకొండనే డామినేట్ చేసిన విలన్? ఎవరీ వెంకటేశ్ వీపీ! ఏ సినిమాలు తీశాడో తెలుసా..." Times Now. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  3. "Venkitesh as 'Murugan' against 'Suri'? Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' trailer viral". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  4. "Venkitesh VP saying 'Kingdom is the first film that opened the caravan door for me' after 9 years is proof that hard work pays off". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Nayika Nayakan Grand Finale: Venkitesh bags the best comedian title". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  6. "അയ്യോ വെങ്കീ ഇങ്ങനെ നീ കരയല്ലേ, കരയിക്കല്ലേ; അവരെ ആദ്യം ഓടിക്കണം; ആൺകുട്ടി കരഞ്ഞാൽ എന്താണ്". Samayam. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  7. "Chasing a filmy dream". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Who is Venkitesh VP? Meet the Malayalam reality show star making his Telugu debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  9. "Actor Venkitesh Talks About His Movie 'Stand Up'". Mathrubhumi. 24 July 2020.
  10. "What Nayika Nayakan contestants are doing now". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  11. "Venkitesh happy to act again with Rajisha Vijayan". Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  12. "Lovefully Yours Veda – Review". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  13. "Who is Venkitesh VP? A Malayali actor making his Telugu debut". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  14. "ഏറ്റവും ഡിമാന്റ് സോയ ഇഡ്ഡലിയ്ക്ക്, നല്ല ഭക്ഷണം നൽകിയാൽ മാത്രമേ ആളുകൾ വരൂ ; മനസ് തുറന്ന് വെങ്കി". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  15. "Venkitesh VP: Netizens call the Kingdom star a 'showstealer'; Here's all about the Malayalam actor who owns an idli stall". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  16. "Venkitesh VP movies to watch on OTT if you liked him in Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  17. "എല്ലാം കൊണ്ടും 'സ്റ്റാൻഡ് അപ്' അടിപൊളിയാണ് -വെങ്കിടേഷ്". Madhyamam (in Malayalam). 14 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  18. "Teaser of Mammootty starrer 'The Priest' is out, engaging sneak peak of horror to come". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  19. "Rajisha Vijayan's 'Kho Kho' to hit theatres on April 14". Mathrubhumi News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  20. "Vidhu Vincent completes shooting Viral Sebi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  21. "Venkitesh is comrade Jeevan Lal in Lovefully Yours Veda, watch teaser". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  22. "GV Prakash & Mamitha Baiju's Rebel trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  23. "'Deadly actor, ferocious eyes'; Vijay Deverakonda showers praise on Malayali actor Venkitesh". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  24. "Actor Venkitesh VP on playing the villain in Vijay Devarakonda-starrer 'Kingdom'". The Hindu. 5 August 2025. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  25. "Who is Venkitesh VP? Meet the Malayalam reality show star making his Telugu debut with Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom'". The Times of India. 30 July 2025. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  26. "Udan Panam 5 OTT release date – Here's when to stream the fun game show on Manorama Max". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.