Vennela Kishore Explained
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,
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
Notes and References
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.