Achyuth Kumar
| Achyuth Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Achyuth Kumar Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Achyuth Kumar (Kannada: ಅಚ್ಯುತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema. He is well known for his performances in the films, Sidlingu and Lucia [1] & he won 3 Filmfare Awards till now.
Career
Achyuth Kumar began training as an actor at Ninasam in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. He worked in theatre, before appearing in films, prior to which he acted in a television soap opera for Girish Kasaravalli. One of successful serials were Moodala Mane, wherein he played the role of a supportive colleague to the daughter of the Protagonist who finally marries his daughter. He also played the role of the eldest son of a successful Judge (Anant Nag) in the soap Preethi Illada Mele. He then went on to appear in many Kannada films and a couple of Tamil films. However, it was in the 2013 film Lucia, that he received widespread appreciation. In the film, he played the role of Shankaranna, who owns a movie theater and the employer of Nikhil, the lead character of the film, played by Sathish Ninasam. He won the award for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Aa Dinagalu | Oil Kumar | |
| 2009 | Josh | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | ||
| 2010 | Gubbi | ||
| 2010 | Beli Mattu Hola | ||
| 2011 | Veerabahu | ||
| 2011 | Puttakkana Highway | ||
| 2011 | Rajadhani | ||
| 2011 | Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam | ||
| 2011 | Panchamrutha | ||
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Vishal's father | |
| 2011 | Aata | ||
| 2011 | Shyloo | ||
| 2011 | Ko | The Chief Editor of News paper "Krish" | |
| 2012 | Shikari | ||
| 2012 | Edegarike | Tukaram Shetty | |
| 2012 | Anna Bond | ||
| 2012 | Kalpana | ||
| 2012 | Sidlingu | ||
| 2012 | Nammanna Don | ||
| 2012 | Dashamukha | ||
| 2012 | Challenge | ||
| 2012 | Drama | ||
| 2012 | Yaare Koogadali | ||
| 2013 | Topiwala | Lokayuktha Loki | |
| 2013 | Gombegala Love | ||
| 2013 | Hejjegalu | Kodanda | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2013 | Bachchan | ||
| 2013 | Madarangi | ||
| 2013 | Jinke Mari | ||
| 2013 | Lucia | Shankaranna | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated, SIIMA Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2013 | Jatta | ||
| 2013 | Sakkare | ||
| 2013 | Slum | Swamy | |
| 2013 | Advaitha | ||
| 2014 | Dil Rangeela | ||
| 2014 | Savaal | ||
| 2014 | Ragini IPS | ||
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Balu | |
| 2014 | Kwatle Sathisa | ||
| 2014 | Agraja | ||
| 2014 | Just Love | ||
| 2014 | Jamboo Savari | ||
| 2014 | Oggarane | Krishna | |
| 2014 | Drishya | Surya Prakash | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2014 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | Shankar | SIIMA Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2015 | Abhinetri | ||
| 2015 | Krishna-Leela | Krishna's father | |
| 2015 | Aatagara | ||
| 2015 | Muddu Manase | Poorvi's father | |
| 2015 | Geetha Bangle Store | ||
| 2015 | Plus | ||
| 2015 | Bettanagere | ||
| 2015 | 1st Rank Raju | ||
| 2015 | Rocket | ||
| 2015 | Sharpshooter | ||
| 2015 | Prema Pallakki | ||
| 2015 | Masterpiece | Noor Ahmed | |
| 2015 | Eetti | Nasoor Meeran | Tamil film |
| 2016 | Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | Chandrashekhar Patil | |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | Neelakandan | Tamil film |
| 2016 | Ricky | Radha's father | |
| 2016 | Devara Naadalli | ||
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Post-production | |
| 2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | Filming |
References
- ↑ "Achyuta Kumar: I am happy to be a part of Lucia". Rediff. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards: Prem, Amulya get Best Actor awards". The Times of India. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.