Vennela Kishore | |
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![]() Kishore at a shoot in València, 2016 | |
Born | Bokkala Kishore Kumar [1] 19 September 1977 [1] |
Alma mater | Ferris State University |
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Years active | 2005–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.
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]
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]
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 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Nominated |
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