Kishore
ActingAbout Kishore
Kishore Kumar G. (born 14 August 1974), credited as Kishore, is an Indian film actor, born in Karnataka who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema. Kishore made his film debut in the 2004 Kannada film Kanti, acting as Byaadara Beera. He got a role in the film after having been identified initially to design costumes for the film and eventually went on to win a State award for his role in it. He was approached by director Vetrimaaran to work in Desiya Nedunchalai, as he was looking for an actor who could speak Tamil with a Kannada accent. The film was dropped, but he got a chance to act in Polladhavan. His other roles include a no non-sense cop in Duniya, a Kabaddi coach in Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu and a forest brigand Veerappan in the 2013 film Attahasa.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kishore reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kishore's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kishore remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nisabdham, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kishore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kishore's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kishore.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kaliyugam | Sketch | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Costao | D'Mello | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sikandar | Inspector Prakash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | L2: Empuraan | Karthik | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Vadakkan | Raman Perumalayan | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Viduthalai: Part II | KK | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Matka | Nani Babu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vettaiyan | SP Harish Kumar | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kannur Squad | Manu Needhi Cholan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Jailer | Jaffer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Ravidasan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kantara | Murali | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Ravidasan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Drama | DSP Arjun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Diary | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Shikaaru | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Blood Money | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Munirathnam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Maara | David | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Katha Sangama | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mei | Muthu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | House Owner | Col. P. K. Vasudevan | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Senthil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Echcharikkai | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | Maran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | PSV Garuda Vega | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Kalathur Gramam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Nisabdham | Pervez Ahmed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | R. K | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Rekka | Selvam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kabali | Veerasekaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | Kalegowda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Visaranai | K. K. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Thoongaavanam | Dhiraviyam | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Karthikeya | Sahadev | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Sarathi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rowdy | Bhushan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Munna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Arrambam | Mumbai Inspector Prakash | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Haridas | Sivadas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Vana Yuddham | Veerappan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Durai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vamsam | Rowdi Rathinam | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu | Prakash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Souda Muthu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jayam Kondaan | Guna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Selvam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Duniya | ACP Umesh Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Happy | ACP Ratna Naidu IPS | Average | Similar → |
Kishore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kishore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kishore is "Nisabdham" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kishore acted in?
Kishore has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kishore?
Other notable films include "Kalathur Gramam", "Inthi Ninna Preethiya", and "Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu".