Vennela Kishore filmography
The following is the filmography of Indian actor Vennela Kishore.
As an actor
- All films are in Telugu language unless otherwise noted
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Vennela | Khader Basha | [1] |
| 2009 | Indumathi | Kishore | |
| Samardhudu | Nandhini's brother-in-law | ||
| Current | Bose | ||
| 2010 | Bindaas | Muddu Krishna | [2] |
| Chalaki | Subba Rao's friend | ||
| Inkosaari | Bala Bokkala | [1] | |
| Prasthanam | Goli | ||
| Sneha Geetham | Box Office Bhushanam | ||
| Orange | Ram's friend | ||
| Yemaindi Ee Vela | Seenu's friend | ||
| 2011 | Vaareva | Rishi's friend | |
| Thimmaraju | |||
| Aha Naa Pellanta | Love Guru | ||
| Seema Tapakai | Peda Kishore | ||
| Dookudu | M.S.Sastry | [2] | |
| Madatha Kaja | Kishore | ||
| It's My Love Story | Sujath A. R. | ||
| Pilla Zamindar | Sarkar | [2] | |
| Priyudu | Karthik's friend | ||
| 2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | Shruti's brother | |
| Mr. Nookayya | Charger | ||
| Lovely | Kittu | ||
| Racha | Raj’s friend | ||
| Daruvu | Khaja | ||
| Julai | Cafe customer | ||
| Vennela 1½ | Khader Basha | Also director | |
| Denikaina Ready | David | ||
| 2013 | Jaffa | Nikhil | Also director |
| Jabardasth | Software Subramanyam | ||
| Chammak Challo | Flat resident | ||
| D/O Varma | Rao Gopal Warma | ||
| Abbai Class Ammai Mass | Sri's friend | ||
| Bhai | Home Minister's P.A. | ||
| Doosukeltha | Piccheshwar | ||
| Baadshah | Dasu | ||
| Shadow | Nana Bhai's henchman | ||
| Greeku Veerudu | Subrahmanyam | ||
| Athadu Aame O Scooter | Govind Raju BA. Pass | Lead role | |
| Tadakha | Ganesh | ||
| Biskett | Chittilingam | ||
| 2014 | Yevadu | Charan's friend | |
| Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda | Gopal | ||
| Malligadu Marriage Bureau | Bobby | ||
| Boy Meets Girl: Tholi Prema Katha | Maha Lakshmi's ex | ||
| Run Raja Run | Mukundham | ||
| Geethanjali | patient of Saitan Raj | ||
| Current Theega | Raju's friend | ||
| Aagadu | Prabhakar | ||
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Bunny | ||
| Janda Pai Kapiraju | Suresh | ||
| Alludu Seenu | Seenu's friend | ||
| Ala Ela | Karthik's friend | ||
| Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | Software Subrahmanyam | ||
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | Rambabu | [3] |
| Temper | Vennela Kishore | ||
| Pandaga Chesko | Konda | ||
| S/O Satyamurthy | Viraj's brother | ||
| Kiraak | Professor | ||
| Superstar Kidnap | Vennela Kishore | ||
| Srimanthudu | Apparao | ||
| Bale Bale Magadivoy | Lucky's friend | [1] | |
| Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Uganda Yugendhar | ||
| 2016 | Dictator | Kathyayani's brother | |
| Eluka Majaka | Balu | Lead role | |
| Supreme | Constable Kishore | ||
| Kshanam | Babu Khan | ||
| Tuntari | Raju's friend | [4] | |
| Savitri | NRI | ||
| Brahmotsavam | Lakkavarapu "Lilly" Lingaraju | ||
| Janatha Garage | Pyarelal | Cameo appearance | |
| Gentleman | Sudarshanam | ||
| Manamantha | Bhushan | ||
| Thikka | Jayanth | ||
| Aatadukundam Raa | Karthik's friend | ||
| Majnu | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | [1] | |
| Eedu Gold Ehe | Railway TC | ||
| Nandini Nursing Home | Ganesh | ||
| Ism | Sathya's friend | ||
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Kishore | [1] | |
| 2017 | Luckunnodu | C.E.O. of Kony Solutions | |
| Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | Santhanam's right hand | ||
| Nenu Local | Salesman | ||
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | Govindarajulu's assistant | ||
| Winner | Padma | ||
| Keshava | Ranga | ||
| Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Kishore | ||
| Ami Thumi | Sri Chilipi | [1] | |
| Duvvada Jagannadham | Akella Vigneshwara Sharma | ||
| Jayadev | Jayadev's brother-in-law | ||
| Goutham Nanda | Kishore | ||
| Anando Brahma | Raju | [5] | |
| Veedevadu | Albert's assistant | ||
| Mahanubhavudu | Kishore | ||
| Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | |||
| Balakrishnudu | |||
| Oxygen | Aakash | ||
| Hello | Bridegroom | Guest appearance in song | |
| Middle Class Abbayi | Kishore | ||
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Bala Subramanyam | |
| Chalo | Revenge Param | ||
| Touch Chesi Chudu | J. Balram | ||
| MLA | Sri Chilipi | [6] | |
| Naa Peru Surya | Kishore | ||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Lawyer Guvvala Swaroop | ||
| Saakshyam | Viswa's friend | ||
| Goodachari | Shaam | [7] | |
| Chi La Sow | Sujith | [1] | |
| Geetha Govindam | Bridegroom | [1] | |
| Neevevaro | Chekka Rao | ||
| Sailaja Reddy Alludu | Chari | ||
| Devadas | Dr. Kuchipudi | ||
| Savyasachi | Kittu | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Miriyala | ||
| Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Gemini Natarajan | ||
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | Rukmanandha Rao | |
| N.T.R: Mahanayakudu | Rukmanandha Rao | ||
| F2 – Fun and Frustration | John Strow | ||
| Crazy Crazy Feeling | Maheshwar Rao | ||
| Chitralahari | Kishore | ||
| Maharshi | Kanna | ||
| Hippi | Harley Davidson (HD) | ||
| ABCD: American Born Confused Desi | Kishore | ||
| Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Arjun | ||
| 1st Rank Raju | Bollywood Bobby | ||
| Manmadhudu 2 | Kishore | ||
| Edaina Jaragocchu | Movie director | Special appearance | |
| Kousalya Krishnamurthy | Inspector Balram | ||
| Kathanam | Creative Kishore (CK) | ||
| Saaho | Goswami | Bilingual film (Hindi and Telugu) | |
| Gang Leader | Santoor Senakkayala | ||
| Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL | Kishore | ||
| Arjun Suravaram | Addala Balaji | [8] | |
| Tholu Bommalata | Santosh | ||
| Mathu Vadalara | Ravi | ||
| Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu | Police Officer | Also co-producer | |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Shrinivas | |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Kishore | ||
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Kishore | ||
| Disco Raja | Palguni | ||
| Jaanu | Murali | ||
| Bheeshma | Parimal | ||
| V | Mansoor | ||
| Solo Brathuke So Better | Govind Gowda | ||
| 2021 | Red | Purushottam | |
| Alludu Adhurs | Pandu | ||
| Bangaru Bullodu | Mahalakshmi's fiancé | ||
| Kapatadhaari | Gowtham's colleague | ||
| Jathi Ratnalu | Chanchalguda Santosh | ||
| Sashi | Fathima’s love interest | ||
| Rang De | Shastri | ||
| Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu | Sukku | ||
| Gully Rowdy | Nemali Babu | ||
| Annabelle Sethupathi | Christian train passenger | Tamil film | |
| Most Eligible Bachelor | Shankar | ||
| Pelli SandaD | Chintu | ||
| Varudu Kaavalenu | Kishore | ||
| Manchi Rojulochaie | Doctor Bava | ||
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Chinna Bangarraju's uncle | |
| Hero | Telemarketing guy | ||
| Khiladi | Bobby | ||
| Malli Modalaindi | Kishore | ||
| Son of India | |||
| Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Phani | ||
| Stand Up Rahul | Steve Jags | ||
| F3 | Junior Artist | ||
| Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam | MLA Rajaram | ||
| Acharya | Acharya's disciple | ||
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Kishore | ||
| Gangster Gangaraju | Bachan Takhur | ||
| Bimbisara | Prasadam | ||
| Happy Birthday | Union minister Rithwik Sodhi | ||
| Sita Ramam | Durjoy Sharma | ||
| First Day First Show | [9] | ||
| Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali | Bose | ||
| Oke Oka Jeevitham | Seenu | ||
| Swathi Muthyam | Dr. Bucchi Babu | ||
| Krishna Vrinda Vihari | Dr. Satya | ||
| Ginna | Mysore Bujji | [10] | |
| Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam | English teacher | ||
| Urvasivo Rakshasivo | Satish | ||
| Macherla Niyojakavargam | Guru | ||
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Seethapati’s brother-in-law | |
| Mr. King | Uma Devi’s fiance | ||
| Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu | Bike Rider | ||
| Ramabanam | Savitri | ||
| Custody | Prem | Telugu version only | |
| Bhuvana Vijayam | Mute writer | ||
| Anni Manchi Sakunamule | Prasad’s son-in-law | ||
| Samajavaragamana | Kula Shekar | ||
| Bro | Mark's boss | ||
| Bhola Shankar | Vamshi | [11] | |
| Nene Naa | Bobbili Raja | [12] | |
| Kushi | Pitobash | ||
| Rules Ranjann | Kamesh | ||
| Prema Vimanam | School Teacher | [13] | |
| Spark Life | Rama Brahmam | ||
| Sound Party | — | Voiceover[14] | |
| Breathe | [15] | ||
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | Balasubramanyam "Balu" | |
| Hanu Man | Siri Vennela | ||
| Ooru Peru Bhairavakona | Doctor Narappa | [16] | |
| Chaari 111 | Chaari | Lead role[17] | |
| Bhimaa | Sathish | ||
| The Family Star | Samarth | [18] | |
| Baak | Mason | Partially reshot version of Aranmanai 4 | |
| OMG: O Manchi Ghost | Aatma | ||
| Usha Parinayam | Appadala Anvesh | ||
| Dhoom Dhaam | |||
| Mathu Vadalara 2 | Yuva / Ravi Teja | [19] | |
| Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes | Om / Sherlock Holmes | ||
| Manamey | Doctor | ||
| 2025 | Game Changer | Eveteaser | |
| Ramam Raghavam | Satyam | ||
| Brahma Anandam | Giri | ||
| 14 Days Girlfriend Intlo | |||
| Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | Krishna’s brother-in-law | [20] | |
| Sarangapani Jathakam | Chandrasekhar "Chandu" | ||
| Single | Aravind | ||
| Bhairavam | Sundarachari |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
As a director
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Vennela 1½ | [5] |
| 2013 | Jaffa | [21] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Mamillapalle, Nischala (17 September 2020). "10 Memorable Performances of Telugu Actor Vennela Kishore". Film Companion. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Yellapantula, Suhas (19 March 2015). "'College Helped Shape Me'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H (12 January 2015). "'Gopala Gopala' Celebs' Review: Nithiin, Sundeep, Lakshmi, Others Impressed with it". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Devi, Sangeetha (11 March 2016). "Tuntari: The making of an unlikely champ". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Vennela Kishore shares throwback pic". Times of India. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "MLA movie review: Kajal Aggarwal-Kalyan Ram starrer is forgettable". The Indian Express. 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Devi Dundoo, Sangeetha (13 August 2018). "Vennela Kishore: I cannot mimic, and I'm not a stand-up comic". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Arjun Suravaram movie review highlights: An interesting enough first half". The Times of India. 29 November 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "First Day First Show Review: Bland writing, banal jokes". Telugucinema.com. 2 September 2022. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "First look of Vishnu Manchu's Ginna out". Cinema Express. 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Bandi, Raghu (11 August 2023). "Bhola Shankar movie review: Chiranjeevi shines in a lackluster remake". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Pecheti, Prakash (28 August 2023). "Nene Naa review: Vennela Kishore's humour garners praise in this crappy horror thriller". South First. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Finally! Delayed Telugu Film 'Prema Vimanam' OTT Release Date Out". binged.com. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Sound Party entertains in bits and pieces, VJ Sunny Shines". Deccan Chronicle. 24 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ Potla, Srinu (2 December 2023). "BREATHE Movie Review - Nandamuri Chaitanya Krishna's Comeback Film - Telugu Viz".
- ^ "Ooru Peru Bhairavakona Movie (2024) - Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Other Details". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (28 February 2024). "Vennela Kishore: I have no goals, I am happy with good food and cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Family Star Telugu Movie Review, Vijay Devarakonda, Mrunal". 123telugu. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (30 August 2024). "Mathu Vadalara 2's teaser promises another wild ride of snarky humour, eccentric crime and new-age energy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (5 April 2025). "Radhan brings a unique sound in 'Priyamara,' the new single from Akkada Ammayi Ikkda Abbayi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "'Jaffa' director to quit". Hans India. 24 July 2013. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.