Anish Kuruvilla
Anish Kuruvilla is an Indian film director and actor from Telangana. He predominantly works in the Telugu film industry.[1][2]
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Born | Anish Yohan Kuruvilla |
Occupation | Actor, director |
Before becoming director, he worked as an executive producer with Sekhar Kammula, and played the lead role in Dollar Dreams, and supporting role in Anand. After taking a break as an actor for 12 years, he played a crucial role in 2016 film Pelli Choopulu. He also appeared in the biography film of Indian cricketer M. S. Dhoni.[3]
Early life
Anish was born into a Malayali family and grew up in Hyderabad. He did his schooling at The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur.[4]
Career
He played the lead role in Sekhar Kammula's debut film Dollar Dreams, and supporting role in the block buster film Anand.[5] After 12 years gap, he acted in 2016 film, Pelli Choopulu.[6] He worked with Sekhar Kammula, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Manishankar before his directorial debut[4] Avakai Biryani produced by Sekhar Kammula, and Ko Antey Koti produced by Sharwanand who was also the lead actor.[7][8]
Filmography
As actor
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Dollar Dreams | Srinu | Telugu | |
2004 | Anand | Raju | Telugu | |
2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Prashanth's father-in-law | Telugu | |
M. S. Dhoni - The Untold Story | Hindi | |||
2017 | Nenu Local | College Principal | Telugu | |
Velaikkaran | Jayaram | Tamil | ||
Jawaan | DRDO scientist | Telugu | ||
Hello | Priya's father | Telugu | ||
2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Chief Secretary of AP Srivastava | Telugu | |
Tej I Love You | Nandini's father | Telugu | ||
Goodachari | Damodar | Telugu | ||
2019 | The Accidental Prime Minister | T. K. A. Nair | Hindi | |
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Sonam's father | Malayalam | ||
Maharshi | College Dean | Telugu | ||
Game Over | Psychiatrist | Tamil Telugu | ||
Rajdhooth | Priya's father | Telugu | ||
Gang Leader | Police Officer | Telugu | ||
Bigil | Delhi Police officer | Tamil | ||
Operation Gold Fish | Anish Kuruvilla | Telugu | ||
2020 | Choosi Choodangaane | Siddu's father | Telugu | |
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Sooraj Mehta | Tamil | ||
Madha | Telugu | |||
Pushpa | Telugu |
As director
- Avakai Biryani (2008)
- Ko Antey Koti (2012)
- Gods of Dharmapuri (2019)
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.
- "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.
- 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.
- "Anish Kuruvilla Height, Weight, Age, Family, Wife, Biography, Movies List, Controversies". teluguhitflopmovieslist.blogspot.com. Telugu Celebrities Biography. Retrieved 30 January 2020.