Kishore Kumar G.: Biography & Film Career

Quick Info

Born August 14, 1974

Birth Place Channapatna, Karnataka, India

Height 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)

Fan Score 75

Popularity 70

Roles Actor, Producer

Photos

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Known For

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (...

Ravi Dasan

★ 7.5

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two...

Ravi Dasan

★ 7.3

Filmography

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)

7.3 2023

Ravi Dasan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

7.5 2022

Ravi Dasan

Videos

Aravanipuram | Concept Pitch Teaser

Drama Trailer

Personal Details

Alternative Names Kishore

Official Sites www.instagram.com

Children Valli, Rudra

Relatives D.R. Nagaraj

Did You Know

Trivia

Unexpected Film Entry: Kishore debuted in Kanti (2004) after being hired as a costume designer, landing the role of Beera, which earned him a Karnataka State Film Award.
Theatre Background: Began acting at age 11 in school plays and performed in Kannada theatre during college, including plays like Teregalu and Samrata Ashoka.
Natural Farming Passion: An avid natural farmer since college, inspired by his grandfather’s village life in Karnataka. He was cast in She Season 2 (2022) after director Imtiaz Ali saw a YouTube video of him farming.

Quotes

“I believe you don’t need to teach literature; you discuss it and look at it from different perspectives. Of course, the management didn’t appreciate my approach, and by then I landed two films. I quit before they could throw me out.”

Trademarks

Intense Anti-Hero Roles, Multilingual Accent, Rugged, Grounded Personal, Pan-India Presence.

Nicknames

Kishore

Salaries

Kannada Films: For lead or key supporting roles in mid-budget films like Attahasa (2013) or Jatta (2013), he likely earned ₹10–30 lakh per film.
Tamil Big-Budget Films: For prominent roles in high-profile films like Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022–2023), Jailer (2023), or Vettaiyan (2024), supporting actors of his caliber typically earn ₹50 lakh–₹1.5 crore per film, depending on role significance.
Web Series: For roles in OTT projects like The Family Man (2019) or She Season 2 (2022), he likely earned ₹5–20 lakh per season, based on screen time and platform budget.
Bollywood Debut: For his upcoming Hindi film File No 323 (with Suniel Shetty), his fee might range from ₹30–70 lakh, given his rising pan-India profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Kishore Kumar G. best known for?

He is best known for his roles as Murali, a forest officer in Kantara (2022), Ravidasan in Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022–2023), and Veerappan in Attahasa (2013).

02

How did Kishore Kumar G. enter the film industry?

He debuted in Kanti (2004), initially hired as a costume designer but cast as Beera, earning a Karnataka State Award.

03

What are his recent and upcoming projects?

Recent films include Jailer (2023), Vettaiyan (2024), and Kannur Squad (2023). Upcoming projects are Coolie (2025, with Rajinikanth) and File No 323 (Bollywood debut).