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 films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.
Filmography
Awards and nominations +List of awards and nominations+YearFilmAwardCategoryResult2010InkosaariNandi Awards of 2009Best Male Comedian2016Bhale Bhale MagadivoyNandi Awards of 2015IIFA UtsavamBest Comedian5th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Comedian – Telugu2019Chi La Sow8th South Indian International Movie Awards17th Santosham Film AwardsSantosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award2021Meeku Maathrame Cheptha9th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Comedian – TeluguBheeshma10th South Indian International Movie Awards2022Rang De2023Sarkaru Vaari Paata11th South Indian International Movie Awards
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