Vennela Kishore
Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1980), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his comedic roles, he earned the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards.
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Vennela Kishore
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- Name
- Vennela Kishore
- Birth Name
- Bokkala Kishore Kumar
- Born
- 19 September 1980
- Birthplace
- Kamareddy, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
- Education
- Ferris State University
- Occupation
- * Film actor
- Nationality
- India.
- Honours
- Nandi Award.
- Languages
- Telugu.
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Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1980), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his comedic roles, he earned the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards.
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Vennela Kishore (born 1980) is an actor, comedian and film director, of Indian nationality. The actor was born in Kamareddy.
Vennela Kishore was educated at Ferris State University. The actor lived in Hyderabad.
Languages used include Telugu. Honours include Nandi Award.
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• Name — Vennela Kishore • Birth Name — Bokkala Kishore Kumar • Born — 19 September 1980 • Birthplace — Kamareddy, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India • Education — Ferris State University • Occupation — * Film actor • director • comedian • Years Active — 2005–present • Works — Full list
Early life
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.
Career
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. Kishore received appreciation for his role 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 films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.
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Vennela Kishore is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as comedian, actor and film director.
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Vennela Kishore was born on 19 September 1980.
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Awards and nominations
List of awards and nominations • Year — Film — Award — Category — Result — Reference(s) • 2010 — Inkosaari — Nandi Awards of 2009 — Best Male Comedian • 2016 — Bhale Bhale Magadivoy — Nandi Awards of 2015 • IIFA Utsavam — Best Comedian • 5th South Indian International Movie Awards — Best Comedian – Telugu • 2019 — Chi La Sow — 8th South Indian International Movie Awards • 17th Santosham Film Awards — Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award • 2021 — Meeku Maathrame Cheptha — 9th South Indian International Movie Awards — Best Comedian – Telugu • Bheeshma — 10th South Indian International Movie Awards • 2022 — Rang De • 2023 — Sarkaru Vaari Paata — 11th South Indian International Movie Awards
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- 1.Tanmayi, Bhawana. 'Vennela' Kishore's luck by chance. Telangana Today. 23 September 2017.
- 2.Software professional turns comedian. The Times of India. 2018-09-18.
- 3.chitramala.in. Vennela Kishore turns director!. 30 June 2011.
- 4.Vennela Kishore to play a father. 16 September 2013.
- 5.Idlebrain.com. Interview: Comedian 'Vennela Kishore' Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela). 4 November 2008.
- 6.Greatandhra.com. Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela). 10 October 2010.
- 7.Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2015. APFTVTDC.
- 8.IIFA Utsavam: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu Won Six Awards - NDTV Movies. NDTVMovies.com.
- 9.richabarua. SIIMA 2016 Telugu winners list. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. 2018-03-21.
- 10.Movies, Rediff. PIX: Shriya Saran adds glamour to an awards night. Rediff. 2019-10-01.
- 11.Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners. The News Minute. 2021-09-21.
- 12.SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela and Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses. Indian Express.
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