Venkitesh V. P.
Venkitesh V. P. | |
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| Born | 9 August 1993 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Television personality |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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Venkitesh V. P. (born 9 August 1993) is an Indian actor and television personality known for his work in Malayalam cinema and television.[1][2] He gained recognition as a contestant on the reality show Nayika Nayakan and has appeared in multiple Malayalam films, including his Telugu film debut Kingdom.[3][4]
Early life
Venkitesh was born on 9 August 1993 in Westfort Sreevaraham, adjacent to Sri Padmanabha Swami temple,Thiruvananthapuram Kerala.
Career
Television
Venkitesh rose to prominence as a contestant in the Malayalam reality show Nayika Nayakan (2018) aired on Mazhavil Manorama, where he was noted for his comedic skills.[5] He later appeared as a co-host on Udan Panam season 5 on Mazhavil Manorama.[6]
Film
Venkitesh began his acting career with small roles in Malayalam films such as Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017), Odiyan (2018), and Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018).[7][8] He played one of the leads in Stand Up (2019).[9] In 2021, he appeared in supporting roles in The Priest and Kho-Kho.[10][11] In 2023, he appeared in Lovefully Yours Veda.[12] He made his Telugu debut in 2025 with the film Kingdom playing the antagonist.[13]
Other venture
In 2024, Venkitesh co-founded a food startup named Suda Suda Idli in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, along with a group of friends. The initiative, which began as a street food truck near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, gained media attention for its unique concept and for Venkitesh's active involvement in the operations.[14]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mizhi Thurakku | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Ammakkoru Tharattu | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Velipadinte Pusthakam | College student | Malayalam | [15] |
| 2018 | Odiyan | Villager | Malayalam | [16] |
| Thattumpurath Achuthan | Devotional singer | Malayalam | [8] | |
| 2019 | Stand Up | Amal | Malayalam | [17] |
| 2021 | The Priest | Siddharth | Malayalam | [18] |
| Kho-Kho | Ben | Malayalam | [19] | |
| 2022 | Viral Sebi | Malayalam | [20] | |
| 2023 | Lovefully Yours Veda | Jeevanlal | Malayalam | [21] |
| 2024 | Rebel | Antony | Tamil | [22] |
| 2025 | Kingdom | Murugan | Telugu | [23][24][25] |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nayika Nayakan | Contestant | Mazhavil Manorama | [5] |
| 2024 | Udan Panam season 5 | Co-host | Mazhavil Manorama | [26] |
References
- ^ "Who Is Venkitesh VP? Actor Who Played Murugan In Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom". Times Now. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Kingdom Venkitesh VP: 'కింగ్డమ్' ట్రైలర్లో విజయ్ దేవరకొండనే డామినేట్ చేసిన విలన్? ఎవరీ వెంకటేశ్ వీపీ! ఏ సినిమాలు తీశాడో తెలుసా..." Times Now. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Venkitesh as 'Murugan' against 'Suri'? Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' trailer viral". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Venkitesh VP saying 'Kingdom is the first film that opened the caravan door for me' after 9 years is proof that hard work pays off". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Nayika Nayakan Grand Finale: Venkitesh bags the best comedian title". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "അയ്യോ വെങ്കീ ഇങ്ങനെ നീ കരയല്ലേ, കരയിക്കല്ലേ; അവരെ ആദ്യം ഓടിക്കണം; ആൺകുട്ടി കരഞ്ഞാൽ എന്താണ്". Samayam. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Chasing a filmy dream". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Who is Venkitesh VP? Meet the Malayalam reality show star making his Telugu debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Actor Venkitesh Talks About His Movie 'Stand Up'". Mathrubhumi. 24 July 2020.
- ^ "What Nayika Nayakan contestants are doing now". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Venkitesh happy to act again with Rajisha Vijayan". Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Lovefully Yours Veda – Review". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Who is Venkitesh VP? A Malayali actor making his Telugu debut". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "ഏറ്റവും ഡിമാന്റ് സോയ ഇഡ്ഡലിയ്ക്ക്, നല്ല ഭക്ഷണം നൽകിയാൽ മാത്രമേ ആളുകൾ വരൂ ; മനസ് തുറന്ന് വെങ്കി". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Venkitesh VP: Netizens call the Kingdom star a 'showstealer'; Here's all about the Malayalam actor who owns an idli stall". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Venkitesh VP movies to watch on OTT if you liked him in Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "എല്ലാം കൊണ്ടും 'സ്റ്റാൻഡ് അപ്' അടിപൊളിയാണ് -വെങ്കിടേഷ്". Madhyamam (in Malayalam). 14 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Teaser of Mammootty starrer 'The Priest' is out, engaging sneak peak of horror to come". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Rajisha Vijayan's 'Kho Kho' to hit theatres on April 14". Mathrubhumi News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Vidhu Vincent completes shooting Viral Sebi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Venkitesh is comrade Jeevan Lal in Lovefully Yours Veda, watch teaser". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "GV Prakash & Mamitha Baiju's Rebel trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "'Deadly actor, ferocious eyes'; Vijay Deverakonda showers praise on Malayali actor Venkitesh". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Actor Venkitesh VP on playing the villain in Vijay Devarakonda-starrer 'Kingdom'". The Hindu. 5 August 2025. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Who is Venkitesh VP? Meet the Malayalam reality show star making his Telugu debut with Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom'". The Times of India. 30 July 2025. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Udan Panam 5 OTT release date – Here's when to stream the fun game show on Manorama Max". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.