Anish Kuruvilla
Anish Kuruvilla | |
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Born | Anish Yohan Kuruvilla Hyderabad, India |
Occupation | Actor, director |
Anish Yohan Kuruvilla is an Indian film actor and director who predominantly works in the Telugu film industry.[1][2]
Before becoming a director, he was an executive producer with Sekhar Kammula, played the lead role in Dollar Dreams (2000), and played a supporting role in Anand (2004).[3] After taking a break from acting for 12 years, he played a crucial role in the 2016 film Pelli Choopulu. He also appeared in the biographical film of Indian cricketer M. S. Dhoni.[4]
Early life[]
Kuruvulla was born into a Malayali family and grew up in Hyderabad. He attended The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur.[5]
Career[]
He played the lead role in Sekhar Kammula's debut film Dollar Dreams, and a supporting role in the blockbuster film Anand.[6] He appeared in the 2016 film, Pelli Choopulu.[7] He worked with Nagesh Kukunoor and before his directorial debut,[5] Avakai Biryani, produced by Sekhar Kammula; and Ko Antey Koti, produced by Sharwanand, who was also the lead actor.[8][9]
Filmography[]
As actor[]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Dollar Dreams | Srinu | Telugu | |
2004 | Anand | Raju | ||
2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Businessman | ||
M. S. Dhoni - The Untold Story | BCCI Committee member | Hindi | ||
2017 | Nenu Local | College Principal | Telugu | |
Velaikkaran | Jayaram | Tamil | ||
Jawaan | DRDO scientist | Telugu | ||
Hello | Priya's father | |||
2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Srivastava | ||
Tej I Love You | Nandini's father | |||
Goodachari | Damodar | |||
2019 | The Accidental Prime Minister | T. K. A. Nair | Hindi | |
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Sonam's father | Malayalam | ||
Maharshi | Venkatraman | Telugu | ||
Game Over | Psychiatrist | Tamil Telugu |
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Rajdooth | Priya's father | Telugu | ||
Gang Leader | Police Officer | |||
Bigil | Delhi Police officer | Tamil | ||
Operation Gold Fish | Anish Kuruvilla | Telugu | ||
2020 | Choosi Choodangaane | Siddu's father | ||
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Sooraj Mehta | Tamil | ||
Madha | Gopal | Telugu | ||
Orey Bujjiga | Project Manager | |||
2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Sreenu's father | ||
Pitta Kathalu | Broski | |||
Gaali Sampath | Bank Auditor | |||
Vakeel Saab | Zarina's manager | |||
Wild Dog | Vinod | |||
Thank You Brother | Mr. Prem | |||
Oh Manapenne! | Frank Businessman | Tamil | ||
Pushpa | Telugu |
As director[]
Year | Title | Notes |
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2008 | Avakai Biryani | |
2012 | Ko Antey Koti | |
2019 | Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D) | Also actor; Zee5 web series |
References[]
- ^ Sunita Chowdhary, Y. "Anish Kuruvilla moves to the forefront". thehindu.com. Kasturi and Sons. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "Anish Kuruvilla set to make his debut in Malayalam". 123telugu.com. Mallemala Entertainments. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (2 May 2016). "Anish Kuruvilla moves to the forefront". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Pelli Choopulu actor Anish Kuruvilla in Bollywood!". tfpc.in. Telugu Film Producers Council. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ a b Sekhar, Kammula. "Anish Kuruvilla Interview by Sekhar Kammula". idlebrain.com. G.V. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ Sangeetha Devi, Dundoo. "Over to them". thehindu.com. Kasturi and Sons. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ Viswanath, V. "Pelli Choopulu: Movie Review". telugucinema.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "నన్ను నిలబెట్టే సినిమా కో అంటే కోటి". suryaa.com. Surya News. Retrieved 25 October 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Anish Kuruvilla Height, Weight, Age, Family, Wife, Biography, Movies List, Controversies". teluguhitflopmovieslist.blogspot.com. Telugu Celebrities Biography. Retrieved 30 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
External links[]
- Telugu film directors
- Telugu male actors
- Film directors from Hyderabad, India
- Male actors from Hyderabad, India
- Malayali people
- Living people
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Indian film directors
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- 21st-century Indian male actors