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Vennela Kishore

Indian film actor

Summary

Indian film actor

Field	Value
name	Vennela Kishore
image	Vennela Kishore.jpg
birth_name	Bokkala Kishore Kumar
caption	Kishore at a shoot in València, 2016
birth_date
birth_place	Kamareddy, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
alma_mater	Ferris State University
occupation
yearsactive	2005–present
works	Full list

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.

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

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 Telugu films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.

Filmography

Main article: Vennela Kishore filmography

Awards and nominations

Year	Film	Award	Category
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

References

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(2018-09-18). "Software professional turns comedian".
(30 June 2011). "Vennela Kishore turns director!". chitramala.in.
(16 September 2013). "Vennela Kishore to play a father".
(4 November 2008). "Interview: Comedian 'Vennela Kishore' Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela)". Idlebrain.com.
(10 October 2010). "Interview with Kishore (Khadir of Vennela)". Greatandhra.com.
"Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2015".
"IIFA Utsavam: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu Won Six Awards - NDTV Movies".
richabarua. (2018-03-21). "SIIMA 2016 Telugu winners list".
Movies, Rediff. (2019-10-01). "PIX: Shriya Saran adds glamour to an awards night".
(2021-09-21). "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners".
"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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