Vennela Kishore

Vennela Kishore, man, what a ride his career’s been. You see his face, you pretty much know you’re in for some laughs because the dude’s comic timing is wild. He kicked things off with Vennela back in 2005 (yeah, that's where the “Vennela” in his name comes from, if you were wondering), and after that, it was like he just kept popping up in every other Telugu comedy out there. He’s done so many roles, sometimes you almost forget which character he played in which film—like in Dookudu, where he played "Sastri." People loved him for that one, no kidding. Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Majnu, Baadshah, Srimanthudu—just a handful of the movies where he totally stole scenes, even if he wasn’t the main guy. Doesn’t even matter if he’s on screen for five minutes, he’s gonna make you laugh. Now, Kishore wasn’t just about acting. He actually tried his hand at directing too—made a couple of movies (Vennela One and Half, Jaffa). Eh, those didn’t really blow up like his acting did, and he kinda went back to sticking with what he does best: cracking people up on screen. He’s got this knack for making even the simplest situations hilarious. Like, he’s not afraid to play the fool, and that’s exactly why audiences love him. He’s pretty much a staple in Telugu comedy films now. If you’re into Telugu movies, odds are you’ve seen him pop up and do his thing—always good for a laugh, always bringing his own flavor.