Ankith Koyya (born 20 June 1995) is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films.[1] He has first appeared in the short film Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake (2016), for which he won SIIMA Short Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu.[2] 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 show was 9 Hours (2022). His major breakthrough films were Aay and Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam (both 2024), in which his performance was appreciated.[3]
Early life
Ankith was born on 20 June 1995 in Visakhapatnam, India. He studied till Tenth Class at Timpany School and completed Intermediate education at Narayana Junior College. He then pursued Bachelor of Technology in Computer science and engineering from Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management.[4]
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 commercial advertisement of OLX alongside Allu Arjun, in April 2016.[5] 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.[6] Due to COVID-19 pandemic in India, it had a direct-to-video release on Aha. He next appeared in an important supporting role in Thimmarusu (2021).[7] He had three major releases in 2024 Template:Ndash Satyabhama, Aay and Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam, in which the latter two were his breakthrough films.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake | Ankith | Short film |
| 2019 | Majili | Masthan | Feature film debut |
| Ala | Snehith | ||
| 2020 | Aswathama | Manoj Kumar | Child Artist |
| Johaar | Siddhu | Debut in adult role[10] | |
| 2021 | Thimmarusu | Vasu Gopisetty | [7] |
| Ooriki Uttharana | |||
| Shyam Singha Roy | Bunny | ||
| 2023 | Jilebi | Bobby | |
| 2024 | Satyabhama | Rishi Reddy | [11] |
| Aay | Hari | [12] | |
| Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam | Arjun | Debut in lead role[13] | |
| Bachchala Malli | Bachchala Ramana | ||
| 2025 | 14 Days Girlfriend Intlo | Harsha | [14] |
| Beauty | Arjun | [15] | |
| Template:TableTBA | Template:Pending film | Template:TableTBA | [16] |
| Template:Pending film | Template:TableTBA | Delayed[17] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Title | Performers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Chilaka" | Vijai Bulganin, Lakshmi Meghana, Suresh Banisetti | Co-featuring Deepthi Sunaina |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIIMA Short Film Awards | 2017 | Best Supporting Actor Template:Ndash Telugu | Yedhane Vadili Vellipomake | Template:Won | [2] |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2021 | Best Male Debut – Telugu | Johaar | Template:Nom | [18] |
References
- ↑ With 'Aay' and 'Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam', Ankith Koyya secures his place in the sun. The Hindu(2024-09-18). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vizag boy wins best supporting actor for short film in Siima. The Hindu(2017-06-13). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Minding your mind, Krishna, Nitika. The New Indian Express(2024-10-10). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Ankith Koyya is all in excitement for his next 'Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam', Today, Telangana. Telangana Today(2024-08-22). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Ankith Koyya: 'నేను అల్లు ఫ్యామిలీలో పుట్టా, అల్లు అర్జున్ మా అన్నయ్య'.. హీరో అంకిత్ కొయ్య ఇంటర్వ్యూ, Telugu, ntv. NTV Telugu(2024-08-18). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Director Krish all praise for Teja Marni's debut film Johaar actor Ankith Koyya. The Times of India(2020-08-13). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 'Thimmarusu' review: A convoluted thriller weighed down by inconsistent narration, H, Murali Krishna C.. The New Indian Express(2021-07-31). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Telugu Movie Aay Review: Narne Nithiin, Ankith Koyya Deliver A Performance Worth Watching. News18. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ 'Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam' movie review: A relentless, roller coaster comic ride, Harsh, B. H.. The New Indian Express(2024-08-24). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ 'Johaar' review: A commendable attempt by debut director Teja Marni. The Hindu(2020-08-14). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Kajal Aggarwal's suspense thriller 'Satyabhama' gets a release date. The Hindu(2024-04-23). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Aay makers release character teaser for Ankith Koyya, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2024-05-08). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Ankith Koyya Plays Allu Aravind's Son and Allu Arjun's Brother in Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam, Rachavelpula, Kausalya. www.thehansindia.com(2024-08-18). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ 14 Days (Girlfriend Intlo) sneak peek: Ankith Koyya plays a locked-up lover boy in the upcoming comedy, Harsh, B. H.. Cinema Express(2024-12-10). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Beauty teaser: Two young lovers meet under unlikely circumstances in the upcoming youthful romance, Harsh, B. H.. Cinema Express(2025-02-15). Retrieved 2025-02-28.
- ↑ ETV Win releases their 2025 slate, Harsh, B. H.. Cinema Express(2025-02-27). Retrieved 2025-02-28.
- ↑ Debutant Director Kiran Kumar comes up with a crime thriller 'Jaan Say'. The Times of India(2022-11-21). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ SIIMA Nominations: Here Is The Complete List Of Nominations For 2019 And 2020, Hymavathi, Ravali. thehansindia.com(30 August 2021). Retrieved 19 September 2021.