Anish Yohan Kuruvilla is an Indian film actor and director who predominantly works in the Telugu film industry.[1][2]
Before becoming a director, he was an executive producer with Sekhar Kammula, played the lead role in Dollar Dreams (2000), and played a supporting role in Anand (2004).[3] After taking a break from acting for 12 years, he played a crucial role in the 2016 film Pelli Choopulu. He also appeared in the biographical film of Indian cricketer M. S. Dhoni.[4]
Early life
Kuruvulla was born into a Malayali family and grew up in Hyderabad. He attended The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur.[5]
Career
He played the lead role in Sekhar Kammula's debut film Dollar Dreams, and a supporting role in the blockbuster film Anand.[6] He appeared in the 2016 film, Pelli Choopulu.[7] He worked with Nagesh Kukunoor and Manishankar before his directorial debut,[5] Avakai Biryani, produced by Sekhar Kammula; and Ko Antey Koti, produced by Sharwanand, who was also the lead actor.[8][9]
Filmography
As actor
| Template:Dagger | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dollar Dreams | Srinu | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Anand | Raju | ||
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Businessman | ||
| M. S. Dhoni - The Untold Story | BCCI Committee member | Hindi | ||
| 2017 | Nenu Local | College Principal | Telugu | |
| Velaikkaran | Jayaram | Tamil | ||
| Jawaan | DRDO scientist | Telugu | ||
| Hello | Priya's father | |||
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Srivastava | ||
| Tej I Love You | Nandini's father | |||
| Goodachari | Damodar | |||
| 2019 | The Accidental Prime Minister | T. K. A. Nair | Hindi | |
| Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Sonam's father | Malayalam | ||
| Maharshi | Venkatraman | Telugu | ||
| Game Over | Psychiatrist | Tamil Telugu |
||
| Rajdooth | Priya's father | Telugu | ||
| Gang Leader | Police Officer | |||
| Bigil | Delhi Police officer | Tamil | ||
| Operation Gold Fish | Anish Kuruvilla | Telugu | ||
| 2020 | Choosi Choodangaane | Siddu's father | ||
| Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Sooraj Mehta | Tamil | ||
| Madha | Gopal | Telugu | ||
| Orey Bujjiga | Project Manager | |||
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Sreenu's father | ||
| Pitta Kathalu | Broski | |||
| Gaali Sampath | Bank Auditor | |||
| Vakeel Saab | Zarina's manager | |||
| Wild Dog | Vinod | |||
| Thank You Brother | Mr. Prem | |||
| Pushpa Template:Dagger |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Avakai Biryani | |
| 2012 | Ko Antey Koti | |
| 2019 | Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D) | Also actor; Zee5 web series |
References
- ↑ Anish Kuruvilla moves to the forefront. thehindu.com. Kasturi and Sons.
- ↑ Anish Kuruvilla set to make his debut in Malayalam. 123telugu.com. Mallemala Entertainments.
- ↑ Anish Kuruvilla moves to the forefront. The Hindu(2016-05-02). Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ Pelli Choopulu actor Anish Kuruvilla in Bollywood!. tfpc.in. Telugu Film Producers Council.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Anish Kuruvilla Interview by Sekhar Kammula. idlebrain.com. G.V.
- ↑ Over to them. thehindu.com. Kasturi and Sons.
- ↑ Pelli Choopulu: Movie Review. telugucinema.com.
- ↑ నన్ను నిలబెట్టే సినిమా కో అంటే కోటి. suryaa.com. Surya News.Template:Dead link
- ↑ Anish Kuruvilla Height, Weight, Age, Family, Wife, Biography, Movies List, Controversies. teluguhitflopmovieslist.blogspot.com. Telugu Celebrities Biography.Template:Dead link