Vennela Kishore Explained

Vennela Kishore
Birth Name:Bokkala Kishore Kumar
Birth Date:1977 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Kamareddy, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Alma Mater:Ferris State University
Yearsactive:2005–present
Works:Full list

Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1977), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian film actor and director who works in Telugu 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,

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.[1]

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.[2]

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).[3] After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.[4]

Filmography

See main article: Vennela Kishore filmography.

Awards and nominations

+!Year!Film!Award!Category!Result!class="unsortable"
2010InkosaariNandi Awards of 2009Best Male Comedian[5] [6]
2016Bhale Bhale MagadivoyNandi Awards of 2015[7]
IIFA UtsavamBest Comedian[8]
5th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Comedian – Telugu[9]
2019Chi La Sow8th South Indian International Movie Awards
17th Santosham Film AwardsSantosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award[10]
2021Meeku Maathrame Cheptha9th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Comedian – Telugu
Bheeshma10th South Indian International Movie Awards[11]
2022Rang De
2023Sarkaru Vaari Paata11th South Indian International Movie Awards[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tanmayi. Bhawana. 23 September 2017. 'Vennela' Kishore's luck by chance. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319230844/https://telanganatoday.com/vennela-kishores-luck-by-chance. 19 March 2020. 2020-09-13. Telangana Today. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2018-09-18. Software professional turns comedian. 2020-09-13. The Times of India. en. 11 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223437/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/birthday-special-vennela-kishore-the-rise-of-the-comedy-superstar/photostory/65859220.cms. live.
  3. Web site: Vennela Kishore turns director!. https://web.archive.org/web/20140729031219/http://www.chitramala.in/news/vennela-kishore-turns-director-126055.html . 2014-07-29 . chitramala.in. 30 June 2011. 19 July 2014.
  4. Web site: Vennela Kishore to play a father. https://web.archive.org/web/20150713134152/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130926/entertainment-tollywood/article/vennela-kishore-play-father . 2015-07-13 . 16 September 2013. 19 July 2014.
  5. Web site: 4 November 2008. Interview: Comedian 'Vennela Kishore' Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela). dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150227095517/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/kishore.html. 27 February 2015. 19 July 2014. Idlebrain.com.
  6. Web site: 10 October 2010. Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela). https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040927/http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=24136&cat=1&scat=4 . 2015-09-24 . Greatandhra.com.
  7. Web site: Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114155/https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2015.html. 11 October 2020. 13 September 2020. APFTVTDC.
  8. Web site: IIFA Utsavam: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu Won Six Awards - NDTV Movies. 2020-09-13. NDTVMovies.com. en. 22 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222013541/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/iifa-utsavam-mahesh-babus-srimanthudu-won-six-awards-1270211. live.
  9. Web site: richabarua. 2018-03-21. SIIMA 2016 Telugu winners list. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. 28 January 2022. 11 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011172101/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/siima-2016-telugu-winners-list. live.
  10. Web site: Movies. Rediff. 2019-10-01. PIX: Shriya Saran adds glamour to an awards night. Rediff. 28 January 2022. 28 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128134107/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/pix-shriya-saran-adds-glamour-to-an-awards-night/20191001.htm. live.
  11. Web site: 2021-09-21. Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners. The News Minute. 28 January 2022. 21 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921174049/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manju-warrier-suriya-others-win-siima-awards-full-list-winners-155560. live.
  12. News: SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela and Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses . 2023-09-15 . Indian Express.

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