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Kishore Kumar G., known mononymously as Kishore, is an Indian actor and producer born on August 14, 1974, in Channapatna, Karnataka. He is prominent in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and occasionally Malayalam and Hindi cinema, often playing intense anti-hero or supporting roles like cops, politicians, or character-driven parts. He debuted in the Kannada film Kanti (2004), winning a Karnataka State Award, and gained widespread recognition for roles in Kantara (2022) as forest officer Murali and Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022–2023) as Ravidasan. His versatile performances across films and web series like The Family Man (2019) have earned him pan-India acclaim.
Kishore Kumar G., known mononymously as Kishore, is an Indian actor and producer born on August 14, 1974, in Channapatna, Karnataka. He is prominent in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and occasionally Malayalam and Hindi cinema, often playing intense anti-hero or supporting roles like cops, politicians, or character-driven parts. He debuted in the Kannada film Kanti (2004), winning a Karnataka State Award, and gained widespread recognition for roles in Kantara (2022) as forest officer Murali and Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022–2023) as Ravidasan. His versatile performances across films and web series like The Family Man (2019) have earned him pan-India acclaim.
Born to a professor father and homemaker mother, Kishore grew up in Channapatna, Karnataka. His uncle was cultural critic D.R. Nagaraj. He developed a passion for acting through college theatre, performing in Kannada plays like Teregalu and Samrata Ashoka. Before acting, he taught Kannada literature at Sharada College, Bengaluru, for two years and worked as an assistant to fashion designer Vidyasagar at NIFT. He also briefly sold newspapers for Prajavani and Deccan Herald.
Born to a professor father and homemaker mother, Kishore grew up in
Channapatna, Karnataka. His uncle was cultural critic D.R. Nagaraj. He developed a passion for acting through college theatre, performing in Kannada plays like Teregalu and Samrata Ashoka. Before acting, he taught Kannada literature at Sharada College, Bengaluru, for two years and worked as an assistant to fashion designer Vidyasagar at NIFT. He also briefly sold newspapers for Prajavani and Deccan Herald.
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Kishore Kumar G - Filmography
Total Movies: 2
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Personal details
- Alternative names Kishore
- Height 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Born August 14, 1974 · Channapatna, Karnataka, India
- Children Valli Rudra
- Relatives D.R. Nagaraj
- Other works
- Producer,Writer.
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FAQ
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).
He debuted in Kanti (2004), initially hired as a costume designer but cast as Beera, earning a Karnataka State Award.
Recent films include Jailer (2023), Vettaiyan (2024), and Kannur Squad (2023). Upcoming projects are Coolie (2025, with Rajinikanth) and File No 323 (Bollywood debut).
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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.
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