Vennela Kishore

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Characters played by Vennela Kishore

Kishore — Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016)

Kishore is the troubled cousin of the male lead's friend, convinced that a spirit possesses him after repeated romantic rejections. He is taken to Kerala for treatment, and later helps arrange the spirit's capture by deceiving the spirit and bringing the exorcist into the plan.

Dr.Siri Vennela — Hanu-Man (2024)

Dr.Siri Vennela is Michael's friend and the source of the innovations used for his artificial superhero identity. She accompanies him under a CSR guise, is kidnapped and threatened when Michael seeks Hanumanthu's power, survives with help from Hanumanthu and Gajapathi, and later aids the resistance.

Kishore — Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India (2018)

A passport officer who provides Surya lodging while he undergoes his anger management challenge. He shares a parallel struggle, having waited a year for the same psychological approval signature from Dr. Raju.

Kishore — Rarandoi Veduka Chudham (2017)

Kishore is Siva's brother. His wedding brings Siva and Bhramarambha together, as Siva meets her there and falls in love at first sight. The plot summary does not describe Kishore's actions beyond this role in bringing the two leads into contact.

John Stro — F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)

John Stro is Anasuya's brother who kidnaps Dora Swamy Naidu, Harika, and Honey as an act of revenge, without understanding the events that led to the wedding dispute. He takes them to a weak bridge, where the danger forces the separated couples to confront their feelings.

Kanna — Maharshi (2019)

Kanna is Rishi’s close childhood friend, whom Rishi has not seen for several years. He is expected at the surprise party organized by Nidhi and later accompanies Rishi and Rishi’s mother on their journey to India. He is present as Rishi returns to find Ravi and confront the situation in Ramavaram.

Goswami — Saaho (2019)

A Crime Branch officer assisting the lead investigator in the initial search for the stolen funds.

Durjaya Sharma — Sita Ramam (2022)

Ram's friend stationed in Hyderabad during 1965. He hosts Ram and Vikas, helps them locate Sita, and later provides Afreen with a photograph of Ram and Sita that aids in her identity discovery.

Chandrashekhar "Chandu" — Sarangapani Jathakam (2025)

Chandu is Saranga's best friend. When Saranga asks him to help kill a random bad person to avert a palm reader's prediction, Chandu initially resists. He later agrees to help, making him a direct participant in Saranga's attempt to change the predicted fate.

Dr. Bucchi Babu — Swathi Muthyam (2022)

Bucchi Babu is Bala's friend. He discusses with Bala how to handle the surrogacy matter, a conversation Sailaja overhears and misunderstands. Later, he comes to the hospital along with Sailaja to help clear the misunderstandings between Bala and his family, supporting Bala as the conflict over the baby is resolved.

Sujith — Chi La Sow (2018)

Arjun’s middle-aged bachelor friend and colleague, Sujith wants to get married and joins Arjun’s parents in urging Arjun to settle down. He later helps Arjun obtain orange juice for Anjali’s grandmother, despite being tired and annoyed. At the hospital, sleep deprivation leads to a comic mishap when he is mistaken for a patient.

Kishore — Raju Gari Gadhi 2 (2017)

One of three college friends who co-owns the haunted resort. He joins his partners in dealing with paranormal events and collaborates in seeking supernatural and rational explanations for the disturbances.

Career Overview

Vennela Kishore has 251 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Ori Naa Kodaka Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Raakaasa, Ala Ela, Family Pack. 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
251
Birth Date
1980-09-19
Birth Place
Kamareddy, Telangana, India

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7920143), public domain (CC0).