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{{Short description|Indian actor}}{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}{{Use Indian English|date=December 2024}}

{{family name hatnote|Koyya|lang=Telugu}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Ankith Koyya
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|06|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| nationality =
| education =
| alma_mater = [[Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management]] ([[Bachelor of Technology|BTech]])
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2016{{ndash}}present
}}

'''Ankith Koyya''' (born 20 June 1995) is an Indian actor who appears in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu films]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-09-18 |title=With 'Aay' and 'Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam', Ankith Koyya secures his place in the sun |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/with-aay-and-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-ankith-koyya-secures-his-place-in-the-sun/article68654954.ece |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003151522/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/with-aay-and-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-ankith-koyya-secures-his-place-in-the-sun/article68654954.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He has first appeared in the short film ''Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake'' (2016), for which he won [[SIIMA Short Film Awards|SIIMA Short Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Ganguly |first=Nivedita |date=2017-06-13 |title=Vizag boy wins best supporting actor for short film in Siima |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/vizag-boy-wins-best-supporting-actor-for-short-film-in-siima/article18970217.ece |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=18 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918191356/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/vizag-boy-wins-best-supporting-actor-for-short-film-in-siima/article18970217.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> His debuted into feature films by playing a supporting role in the sports drama ''[[Majili]]'' (2019) and extended to adult role in ''[[Johaar]]'' (2020). His first [[Streaming television|streaming television show]] was ''[[9 Hours]]'' (2022). His major breakthrough films were ''[[Aay (film)|Aay]]'' and ''[[Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam]]'' (both 2024), in which his performance was appreciated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishna |first=Nitika |date=2024-10-10 |title=Minding your mind |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2024/Oct/10/minding-your-mind |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Ankith was born on 20 June 1995 in [[Visakhapatnam]], India. He studied till [[Tenth grade|Tenth Class]] at [[Timpany School]] and completed [[Intermediate education]] at [[Narayana Group of Educational Institutions|Narayana Junior College]]. He then pursued [[Bachelor of Technology]] in [[Computer science and engineering]] from [[Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2024-08-22 |title=Ankith Koyya is all in excitement for his next 'Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/ankith-koyya-is-all-in-excitement-for-his-next-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Telangana Today |language=en |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910002117/https://telanganatoday.com/ankith-koyya-is-all-in-excitement-for-his-next-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Career ==
Ankith was an active participant in street plays, pantomimes, and many other cultural programs in school and college. He was interested in acting and tried his hand at opportunities while studying B.Tech. He has first appeared in a [[Television advertisement|commercial advertisement]] of [[OLX]] alongside [[Allu Arjun]], in April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=ntv |date=2024-08-18 |title=Ankith Koyya: 'నేను అల్లు ఫ్యామిలీలో పుట్టా, అల్లు అర్జున్ మా అన్నయ్య'.. హీరో అంకిత్ కొయ్య ఇంటర్వ్యూ |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/news/hero-ankith-koyya-interview-for-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-movie-657963.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=NTV Telugu |language=te-IN |archive-date=18 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818120919/https://ntvtelugu.com/news/hero-ankith-koyya-interview-for-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-movie-657963.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He then worked in the short film ''Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake'' (2016), before his feature film debut in ''[[Majili]]'' (2019). ''[[Johaar]]'' (2020) is his first film in which he played the lead role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-13 |title=Director Krish all praise for Teja Marni's debut film Johaar actor Ankith Koyya |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/director-krish-all-praise-for-teja-marnis-debut-film-johaar-actor-ankith-koyya/articleshow/77503221.cms |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=1 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201224623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/director-krish-all-praise-for-teja-marnis-debut-film-johaar-actor-ankith-koyya/articleshow/77503221.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]], it had a direct-to-video release on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]. He next appeared in an important supporting role in ''[[Thimmarusu]]'' (2021).<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=H |first=Murali Krishna C. |date=2021-07-31 |title='Thimmarusu' review: A convoluted thriller weighed down by inconsistent narration |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/Jul/31/thimmarusu-review-a-convoluted-thriller-weighed-down-by-inconsistent-narration-2337892.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He had three major releases in 2024 {{Ndash}} [[Satyabhama (2024 film)|''Satyabhama'']], [[Aay (film)|''Aay'']] and ''[[Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam]]'', in which the latter two were his breakthrough films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Telugu Movie Aay Review: Narne Nithiin, Ankith Koyya Deliver A Performance Worth Watching |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-movie-aay-review-narne-nithiin-ankith-koyya-deliver-a-performance-worth-watching-9017671.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=18 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918190107/https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-movie-aay-review-narne-nithiin-ankith-koyya-deliver-a-performance-worth-watching-9017671.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2024-08-24 |title='Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam' movie review: A relentless, roller coaster comic ride |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Aug/24/maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-movie-review-a-relentless-roller-coaster-comic-ride |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=29 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829014344/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Aug/24/maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-movie-review-a-relentless-roller-coaster-comic-ride |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Filmography ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2016
|''Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake''
|Ankith
|Short film
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''[[Majili]]''
|Masthan
|Feature film debut
|-
|''Ala''
|Snehith
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|''[[Aswathama (film)|Aswathama]]''
|Manoj Kumar
|Child Artist
|-
|''[[Johaar]]''
|Siddhu
|Debut in adult role<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2020-08-14 |title='Johaar' review: A commendable attempt by debut director Teja Marni |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/johaar-review-a-commendable-attempt-by-debut-director-teja-marni/article32351403.ece |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=18 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618004751/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/johaar-review-a-commendable-attempt-by-debut-director-teja-marni/article32351403.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2021
|''[[Thimmarusu]]''
|Vasu Gopisetty
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|''Ooriki Uttharana''
|
|
|-
|''[[Shyam Singha Roy]]''
|Bunny
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Jilebi (2023 film)|Jilebi]]''
|Bobby
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2024
|''[[Satyabhama (2024 film)|Satyabhama]]''
|Rishi Reddy
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=2024-04-23 |title=Kajal Aggarwal's suspense thriller 'Satyabhama' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kajal-aggarwals-suspense-thriller-satyabhama-gets-a-release-date/article68097159.ece |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501063308/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kajal-aggarwals-suspense-thriller-satyabhama-gets-a-release-date/article68097159.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|[[Aay (film)|''Aay'']]
|Hari
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-05-08 |title=Aay makers release character teaser for Ankith Koyya |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/May/08/aay-makers-release-character-teaser-for-ankith-koyya |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam]]''
|Arjun
|Debut in lead role<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rachavelpula |first=Kausalya |date=2024-08-18 |title=Ankith Koyya Plays Allu Aravind's Son and Allu Arjun's Brother in Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/ankith-koyya-plays-allu-aravinds-son-and-allu-arjuns-brother-in-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-900463 |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=21 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921222853/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/ankith-koyya-plays-allu-aravinds-son-and-allu-arjuns-brother-in-maruthi-nagar-subramanyam-900463 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Bachchala Malli]]''
|Bachchala Ramana
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2025
|''[[14 Days Girlfriend Intlo]]''
|Harsha
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2024-12-10 |title=14 Days (Girlfriend Intlo) sneak peek: Ankith Koyya plays a locked-up lover boy in the upcoming comedy |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Dec/10/14-days-girlfriend-intlo-sneak-peek-ankith-koyya-plays-a-locked-up-lover-boy-in-the-upcoming-comedy |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Beauty (2025 film)|Beauty]]''
|Arjun
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-02-15 |title=Beauty teaser: Two young lovers meet under unlikely circumstances in the upcoming youthful romance |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Feb/15/beauty-teaser-two-young-lovers-meet-under-unlikely-circumstances-in-the-upcoming-youthful-romance |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |{{TableTBA}}
|{{pending film|Simple Santosh}}
|{{TableTBA}}
|<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-02-27 |title=ETV Win releases their 2025 slate |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Feb/27/etv-win-releases-their-2025-slate |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|{{pending film|Jaan Say}}
|{{TableTBA}}
|Delayed<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-21 |title=Debutant Director Kiran Kumar comes up with a crime thriller 'Jaan Say' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/debutant-director-kiran-kumar-comes-up-with-a-crime-thriller-jaan-say/articleshow/95654715.cms |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207055222/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/debutant-director-kiran-kumar-comes-up-with-a-crime-thriller-jaan-say/articleshow/95654715.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Network
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
|''[[9 Hours]]''
|Nandakumar
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|
|-
|''[[Modern Love Hyderabad]]''
|Aadi
|[[Amazon Prime Video]]
|Episode 6; [[Cameo appearance]]
|-
|2023
|''Good Old Days''
|Santosh
|[[JioCinema]]
|
|-
|2025
|''Katha Sudha''
| Sundara Ramayya Panthulu alias Sundaram
|[[ETV Win]]
|under segment "Sundaram Gadi Prema Katha"
|-
|}

=== Music video ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!'''Performers'''
!Notes
|-
|2024
|"Chilaka"
|[[Vijai Bulganin]], Lakshmi Meghana, Suresh Banisetti
|Co-featuring Deepthi Sunaina
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
! rowspan="1" scope="row" |[[SIIMA Short Film Awards]]
| rowspan="1" |[[1st SIIMA Short Film Awards|2017]]
| Best Supporting Actor {{Ndash}} Telugu
| ''Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake''
| {{won}}
| <ref name=":1" />
|-
!scope="row" |[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|2021]]
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu|Best Male Debut – Telugu]]
|''[[Johaar]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=30 August 2021 |title=SIIMA Nominations: Here Is The Complete List Of Nominations For 2019 And 2020 |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/siima-nominations-here-is-the-complete-list-of-nominations-for-2019-and-2020-704128 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213244/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/siima-nominations-here-is-the-complete-list-of-nominations-for-2019-and-2020-704128 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |access-date=19 September 2021 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=11765433}}
{{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Koyya Ankith}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1995 births]]
[[Category:Telugu male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Telugu cinema]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:South Indian International Movie Awards winners]]

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Natasha6581 at 07:01, 24 December 2025