Achyuth Kumar

Actor

Indian Tiptur, Karnataka, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/03/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceTiptur, Karnataka, India

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Bio/Wiki

Achyuth Kumar is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry, with notable appearances in Tamil and Telugu productions. He is well recognized for his performances in the films 'Sidlingu', 'Lucia', 'Kantara', 'K.G.F: Chapter 1', and 'Kantara'. He has won multiple awards including three Filmfare Awards and two Karnataka State Film Awards for his supporting and negative roles.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeNinasam, Heggodu, Karnataka
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Incomplete (Quit after 2 years to pursue theatre)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesReading Books

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

SpouseNandini Patwardhan

Career

Debut
Kannada Film (Actor)Mouni (2003)
Tamil Film (Actor)Ko (2011)
Telugu Film (Actor)Chalo (2018)
Kannada TV (Actor)Gruhabhanga (2000)
Awards
  • Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor for the Kannada films 'Josh' (2009), 'Lucia' (2013), and 'Drishya' (2014)
  • Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Kannada film 'Hejjegalu' (2013)
  • SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the Kannada film 'Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari' (2014)
  • Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for the Kannada film 'Amaraavati' (2017)
  • SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada) for the film 'Kantara' (September 2023)
  • Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Kannada film 'Josh' (2009)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Achyuth Kumar participated in stage dramas during his college days.
2. He received acting training at 'Ninasam,' a cultural organization in Karnataka.
3. Upon completing his training, he began working as a theatre artist and appeared in numerous plays.
4. Achyuth has been associated with the renowned theatre group, Theatre Tatkal.
5. His acting journey started in 2000 with the Kannada TV serial 'Gruhabhanga.'
6. He has showcased his acting skills in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
7. In addition to acting, Achyuth Kumar has directed several Kannada plays.
8. He quit his BCom degree course after two years to pursue theatre training at Ninasam in Heggodu.
9. After theatre training, he performed with Ninasam's travelling troupe Thirugaata.
10. He worked in single-episode TV serials on Doordarshan and assisted in TV productions before films.
11. He is married to TV actress Nandini Patwardhan.
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