Vasishta N. Simha (born 19 October 1988) is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Kamal in the KGF film series (2018–2022) and is known for portraying antagonist, character and lead roles. His other notable films include Raja Huli, Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu, Tagaru, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and Love Li.
Career In 2011, Vasishta quit his job as a software engineer and decided to enter the film industry as an actor. He initially worked on an unreleased film titled Hubballi Hudagaru, before having his first release with Arya's Love (2013). He subsequently made a breakthrough with his role as the main antagonist in Raja Huli (2013), a remake of the Tamil film, Sundarapandian (2012). He later also appeared in Rudra Tandava (2014), a remake of the Tamil film Pandiya Naadu (2013).
Vasishta then appeared in JKS's bilingual film, Alone, in a leading role alongside Nikesha Patel. Portraying the male lead, the actor managed to get an introduction into the Tamil film industry and the film won mixed reviews. He made his Telugu film debut with the film Narappa in 2021. In KGF, Vasishta played the role of Bangalore-based gangster Kamal, one of the major antagonists in the film.
Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes 2013 Arya's Love Kannada 2013 Raja Huli Jagga Kannada 2015 Rudra Tandava Kannada 2015 Alone Lighthouse John / Ram Kannada 2016 Karai Oram Lighthouse John / Ram Tamil 2016 Nan Love Track Raaj Kannada 2016 Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu Ranga Kannada 2016 Sundaranga Jaana Ajay Kannada 2017 Upendra Matte Baa Vasishta Kannada 2017 Mufti Kashi Kannada 2017 Dayavittu Gamanisi Proxy Kannada 2018 Tagaru Chitte Kannada 2018 Yogi Duniya Kannada 2018 K.G.F: Chapter 1 Kamal Kannada 2018 8MM Bullet Karthik Kannada 2019 Kavacha Vasudeva Kannada 2020 India vs England Kanishka Kannada 2020 Mayabazar 2016 Raji Kannada 2021 Narappa Seenappa Telugu 2021 Nayeem Dairies Nayeem Telugu 2021 Yuvarathnaa Kannada 2022 K.G.F: Chapter 2 Kamal Kannada Cameo appearance 2022 Dear Vikram Bharat Kannada 2022 Odela Railway Station Tirupati Telugu 2022 Head Bush Kothwal Ramachandra Kannada 2022 Namma Hudugaru Kannada 2023 Yadha Yadha Hi ACP Aditya Varma Kannada 2023 Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Telugu Kannada dubbing 2023 Devil: The British Secret Agent Samudra / Agent Trojan Telugu 2024 Love Li Jai Kannada 2024 Yevam Yugandhar Telugu 2024 Simbaa Anurag Telugu 2024 Bhairathi Ranagal Kannada 2025 Odela 2 Tirupati Telugu 2025 Tribanadhari Barbarik Ram Telugu 2026 Wolf Tamil 2026 Kajja Cameo Tulu 2026 Kaalachakra Kannada Upcoming 2026 Talwarpete Kannada Upcoming 2026 Kadal Kote Kannada Filming 2026 VIP Kannada Upcoming 2026 Ira Kannada Upcoming
Discography As playback singer YearWorkSongComposerNotes 2016 Kirik Party "Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige" B. Ajaneesh Loknath 2017 Dayavittu Gamanisi "Marete Hodenu (unplugged)" Anoop Seelin 2018 Kirrak Party "Neechamaina" B. Ajaneesh LoknathTelugu film 6ne Maili "6ne Maili Title Track" Sai Kiran Dhwaja "Dhwaja" Santhosh Narayanan2020Gentleman"Nadugutide"B. Ajaneesh Loknath2021Ramarjuna"Bloodshed of Ramarjuna"Anand Rajavikram2024Abbabba"Odu Odu" Deepak Alexander
Awards and nominations Work Award Ceremony Result RefGodhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu2nd IIFA UtsavamBest Actor in a Negative Role6th SIIMA Awards Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)64th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting ActorDayavittu Gamanisi65th Filmfare Awards South7th SIIMA AwardsBest Supporting ActorTagaru8th SIIMA AwardsMayabazar 201610th SIIMA Awards
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