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Vennela Kishore Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 September 1980

Age44 Years

BirthplaceKamareddy, Telangana

ProfessionActor, Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilyFour elder sisters

Vennela Kishore Biography

Vennela Kishore is an Indian actor and director known for his comic performances in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Born Bokkala Kishore Kumar in Telangana, he is

Early life and background

Bokkala Kishore Kumar, who is professionally known as Vennela Kishore, was born on 19 September 1980 in Kamareddy, Telangana. Raised in Telangana, he completed his schooling at Jeevadan Convent High School before moving abroad for higher studies. He holds a B.Com and a master’s degree in Information Systems from Ferris State University in Michigan. Before entering films, he worked as a quality software engineer.

Career

Kishore made his cinematic debut in 2005 with the Telugu film Vennela, a project that also provided the nickname he uses professionally. Over the years he established himself as a comic actor in South Indian cinema, earning recognition for timing and character work. He received the Nandi Award for Best Comedian for his work in Inkosaari (2010) and won the IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Comedian for Bale Bale Magadivoy (2015).

In addition to his acting, Kishore has tried his hand at directing. He directed two films, Vennela 1½ and Jaffa. Both films did not perform strongly at the box office, after which he shifted his focus primarily back to acting. His role as Sastri in Dookudu was singled out for praise, and he has been part of other notable projects, including a role in the film Saaho.

Public profile

Kishore is known for his work in Telugu and Tamil films, and he is frequently identified with comic roles. Industry observers and fans have compared his comic sensibilities to established comedians, and he has cited admiration for performers such as Johnny Lever, Brahmanandam, and Rowan Atkinson. He lists Rajinikanth and Brahmanandam among his favourite actors and Mani Sharma as a favourite singer. His personal interests include watching movies and playing cricket and snooker. He follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Physical profile and personal details

Kishore’s listed height is approximately 173 cm (about 5'8") and his weight is around 75 kg (165 lbs). Reported body measurements include a 42-inch chest, 38-inch waist, and 13-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes. He is Indian by nationality and practices Hinduism. As of 2024 he is 44 years old and his zodiac sign is Virgo.

Family and relationships

Kishore is married. Public details list that he has four elder sisters. Specifics about his spouse and parents are not provided in the available information.

Latest updates

Recent mentions place Kishore in supporting and comic roles across South Indian films; he was credited with a role in Saaho. He continues to be active in the industry primarily as a comic actor following his decision to concentrate on acting after directing two films.
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Recent Work

Saaho

Played a supporting role in the film starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor

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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Telugu cinema with Vennela (2005)
  2. Nandi Award for Best Comedian for Inkosaari (2010)
  3. IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Comedian for Bale Bale Magadivoy (2015)
  4. Directed Vennela 1½ and Jaffa before returning focus to acting
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vennela Kishore born?

19 September 1980

What is Vennela Kishore known for?

Actor, Director

What is Vennela Kishore’s marital status?

Married