Bokkala Kis* *ar (born 19 September 1980), known professionally as Vennela Kis*, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu-language films. Known for his comic roles, he was given the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards, two SIIMA Awards and one IIFA Utsavam Award.

Contents

• 1 Early life
• 2 Career
• 3 Filmography
  • 3.1 As an actor
  • 3.2 As a director
• 4 Awards and nominations
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Early life

Kis* was born and brought up in Kamareddy of present-day Telangana. He moved to Hyderabad for graduation and then emigrated to the US for higher studies. Kis* completed his master's degree in Ferris State University, Michigan and started as a software engineer.

Career

During his stay in the U.S., Kis* got an opportunity to work in Deva Katta's directorial Vennela (2005) which marked his entry to the film industry.

Kis* received appreciation for his role "Sastri" in the film Dookudu. His other performances include Bindaas, Pilla Zamindar, Daruvu, Seema Tapakai, Badshah, Doosukeltha, Pandaga Chesko, Aagadu, S/O Satyamurthy, Srimanthudu, Bale Bale Magadivoy, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, and Ami Thumi. He also directed two Telugu films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.

Filmography

As an actor

As a director

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• Vennela Kis* at IMDb
• Vennela Kis* on Twitter