Bokkala Kishore Kumar or popularly known as Vennela Kishore is a famous actor in Tollywood. He is famous for his comedic roles in movies. He was named “Vennela” after his first feature film “Vennela” (2005).
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Vennela was born on Friday, September 19, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (age 43; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo. He studied at Jeevadan Convent High School in Telangana. He earned a business degree and a master’s degree in information systems from Ferris State University in Michigan. Later, he worked as a software quality engineer in the United States.
Vennela Kishore childhood photos
Vennela Kishore childhood photos
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’8”
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family, caste and wife
Vennela belongs to a Hindu family from South India. He has four sisters. He said in an interview that his parents, wife and in-laws have always supported him in becoming an actor.
Marital status: married
Profession
In 2005, he made his debut with the movie “Vennela”. His performance in the film was appreciated by critics and audiences. He is considered one of the best comedians in the South Indian film industry. Some of his films include Bindaas (2010), Inkosaari (2010), Pilla Zamindar (2011), Daruvu (2012), Baadshah (2013), Neevevaro (2018) and NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019).
He directed two South Indian films: “Vennela 1½” and “Jaffa”. Neither of them did well at the box office.
In 2019, he appeared in the trilingual film Saaho starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor.
Awards and Honors
- Nandi Awards: Best Comedy Actor, Inkosaari (2010)
- IIFA Utsvam Award: Best Comedy Actor, Bel Bel Magadivoy (2015)
Vennela Kishore Award for Best Comedy Actor
sign
Signature of Vennela Kishore
favorite thing
- Food: Pasta, pizza and coffee
fact
- His hobbies include watching movies, cricket and snooker.
Vennela Kishore plays cricket
- He is considered the next “Brahmanandam” (famous comedian) in South Indian cinema.
Vennela Kishore and Brahmanandam
- In 2008, he quit his job in the United States and returned to India to continue his acting career.
- As a comedian, he was inspired by Johnny Lever, Brahmanandan and Rowan Atkinson.
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