John Kokken

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Characters played by John Kokken

A Kalakeya Warrior — Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)

Fierce barbarian soldier from the invading Kalakeya tribe.

John — K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)

Andrews' subordinate who abducts Reena on Adheera's orders.

John — K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)

Assassin hired by Andrews to abduct Reena.

Krish — Thunivu (2023)

The chairman of Your Bank and the primary antagonist. He orchestrated a massive mutual fund scam and hired a third team to eliminate everyone inside the bank. He frames Dark Devil as a terrorist and cuts the broadcast, but is ultimately trapped and killed in the bank's secret locker after his crimes are exposed.

Vembuli — Sarpatta Parambarai (2021)

Vembuli is the leading boxer of the Idiyappan clan and Sarpatta’s principal rival. He defeats Meeran, mocks Kabilan’s prospects, and dominates parts of both major encounters. After the first match is disrupted by violence, he accepts a rematch, where Kabilan survives his early assault and knocks him out in the final round.

Karan — Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025)

Karan is Shriya's lover, whom she defies her conservative parents to marry through a registered marriage. Shriya soon discovers that he has been unfaithful and ends their relationship. His betrayal precedes her decision to pursue IVF and motherhood on her own.

Prince — Captain Miller (2024)

The son of King Rajadhipathi, assigned to oversee the gemstone retrieval operation and eliminate Miller's group afterward. He is killed by Miller during the climax.

Malik — Kabzaa (2023)

One of the three gangsters involved in Amarapura's gang wars, Malik is among the established criminal powers Arkeshwara must confront after killing Khaleed. Arkeshwara eventually kills Malik and takes over his empire, further consolidating his rise as a feared gangster.

Yasir Shah — IG: Inspector General (2009)

Yasir Shah is an infamous terrorist and an ally of Scaria Zachariah, the business tycoon behind the blasts and terrorist groups in Kerala. Durga tracks him to Rameswaram and captures him, but Yasir remains part of the final confrontation. Durga ultimately drowns him, helping bring the terrorist rampage to an end.

Career Overview

John Kokken has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently KGF with 2 titles. Signature works include Blast, Lakshmana, Thunivu. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1981-03-27
Birth Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q120800200), public domain (CC0).