Known for
Biography
Vennela Kishore is an Indian actor and director born on 19 September 1980 in Kamareddy. Among the titles he is known for are Dookudu (2011) and Srimanthudu (2015).
Early life
He studied at Ferris State University.
Career
Records list Vennela (2005) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2010s, he appeared in S/O Satyamurthy (2015) and Saaho (2019). The 2020s brought Pushpa: The Rise (2021) and Hanu Man (2024).
In all, 60 films appear in his credits from 2005 to 2025. Action is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (11), followed by drama (6) and romantic comedy (3). The newest title on record is Sarangapani Jathakam, from 2025. He is also credited as director and writer on Jaffa and Vennela 1 1/2.
Prakash Raj appears in eight of his listed titles, including Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) and Sita Ramam (2022). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Subbaraju (seven titles) and Mahesh Babu (six titles). Anil Ravipudi directed three of his titles on record, among them F2 – Fun and Frustration (2019) and F3 (2022). Jyothi Krishna is credited as director on two of them, including Oxygen (2017) and Hari Hara Veera Mallu (2025).
Recognition
His awards include a Nandi Award.
Filmography
60 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 Days Girlfriend Intlo | Creator Kiss | Film |
| 2025 | Brahma Anandam | Giri | Film |
| 2025 | Game Changer | an eve teaser | Film |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Film | |
| 2025 | Ramam Raghavam | Satyam | Film |
| 2025 | Sarangapani Jathakam | Film | |
| 2024 | Hanu Man | Dr. Sirivennela / Srinivas "Siri, " Michael's friend | Film |
| 2024 | Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes | Film | |
| 2023 | Bro | Mark's Boss | Film |
| 2023 | Kushi | Film | |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Seethapati’s brother-in-law | Film |
| 2022 | Acharya | Acharya's disciple | Film |
| 2022 | F3 | Junior Artist, Gudivada Gurunatham's son | Film |
| 2022 | Gangster Gangaraju | Film | |
| 2022 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Kishore, Mahi's friend | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Film | |
| 2021 | Most Eligible Bachelor | "Shoulder" Shankar | Film |
| 2021 | Pushpa: The Rise | Film | |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramloo | Dr. Shrinivas | Film |
| 2020 | Bheeshma | Parimal, Bheeshma Prasad's friend turned arch-enemy | Film |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Kishore | Film |
| 2020 | Jaanu | Murali, Ram's friend | Film |
| 2020 | Jathi Ratnalu | Chanchalguda Santosh; Srikanth, Shekar and Ravi's cellmate | Film |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Kishore, Koti's assistant | Film |
| 2019 | F2 – Fun and Frustration | John Strow, Venky & Varun’s friend | Film |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Kanna, Rishi's childhood friend | Film |
| 2019 | Saaho | Goswami, a police officer. | Film |
| 2018 | Goodachari | Film | |
| 2017 | Mahanubhavudu | Film | |
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Film | |
| 2017 | Oxygen | Film | |
| 2016 | Eluka Majaka | Film | |
| 2016 | Ism | Film | |
| 2016 | Kshanam | Film | |
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Film | |
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | Film | |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | Film | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Film | |
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Film | |
| 2014 | Run Raja Run | Film | |
| 2013 | Athadu Aame o Scooter | Film | |
| 2013 | Chammak Challo | Film | |
| 2013 | D/O Ram Gopal Varma | Film | |
| 2013 | Jaffa | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | Daruvu | Film | |
| 2012 | Vennela 1 1/2 | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2011 | Dookudu | Film | |
| 2011 | Seema Tapakai | Film | |
| 2010 | Prasthanam | Film | |
| 2010 | Yemaindi Ee Vela | Film | |
| 2005 | Vennela | Film | |
| Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | Krishna’s brother-in-law | Film | |
| Aranmanai 4 | a mason | Film | |
| Bangarraju | Film | ||
| Disco Raja | Phalguni, Parineeti's colleague who has a crush on her | Film | |
| Guntur Kaaram | Balasubramanyam "Balu", Paani's assistant | Film | |
| Red | Forensic officer Purushottam, Yamini's one-sided lover | Film | |
| Robinhood | Jyothi | Film | |
| Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu | Film | ||
| Solo Brathuke So Better | Govind Gowda | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandi Award | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Ferris State University.
Vennela Kishore on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.5M @vennelakish
- Engagement rate
- 24.4% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 370,411
- Average comments
- 661 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Vennela Kishore?
Vennela Kishore is 46 years old, born on 19 September 1980 in Kamareddy.
What is Vennela Kishore known for?
Vennela Kishore is known for Dookudu (2011) and Srimanthudu (2015).
What is Vennela Kishore’s nationality?
Vennela Kishore is Indian, born in Kamareddy.
Has Vennela Kishore won any awards?
Yes. Vennela Kishore won Nandi Award.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q7920143), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Francesc Fort · CC BY-SA 3.0
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