Achyuth Kumar
**Achyuth Kumar** (born 8 March 1966) is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema, along with significant appearances in Tamil films. Renowned for his extraordinary versatility, natural acting style, and ability to elevate any scene, he is widely regarded as one of the finest character actors in contemporary South Indian cinema. Born in the Tumkur district of Karnataka, Kumar developed a deep passion for the performing arts during his youth. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and formally trained as an actor at Ninasam, a prestigious cultural organization and theatre institute located in Heggodu. His extensive background in stage performance laid a strong foundation for his meticulous character portrayals and commanding screen presence. He began his professional acting career in television, gaining early recognition for his roles in popular Kannada soap operas such as Girish Kasaravalli's *Gruhabhanga*, *Moodala Mane*, and *Preethi Illada Mele*. He transitioned to the silver screen in the early 2000s, making his debut with the film *Mouni* (2003). However, his major cinematic breakthrough arrived with his critically acclaimed performance as the notorious underworld figure Oil Kumar in the 2007 crime drama *Aa Dinagalu*. Over the following decades, Kumar became an indispensable part of Kannada cinema, delivering standout performances in critically acclaimed films and massive blockbusters alike. He earned widespread praise for his memorable roles in *Lucia* (2013), *Ulidavaru Kandanthe* (2014), *Drishya* (2014), *Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu* (2016), and *Urvi* (2017). He gained massive pan-Indian recognition for his pivotal roles in Prashanth Neel's blockbuster action franchise *K.G.F: Chapter 1* (2018) and *K.G.F: Chapter 2* (2022), as well as his award-winning portrayal of Devendra Suttooru in Rishab Shetty's cultural phenomenon *Kantara* (2022). He has also made a significant mark in Tamil cinema with impactful roles in major hits like *Vikram Vedha* (2017) and *Soorarai Pottru* (2020). His profound contributions to Indian cinema have been heavily decorated. He has won multiple Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor, including honors for his performances in *Lucia* and *Hejjegalu* (2013). Additionally, he has received numerous Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA Awards, firmly cementing his legacy as a powerhouse of talent in the industry.
Puksatte Lifu Pursotte Illa
Jatta
Kranti
(Sadashivayya)
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
Banaras
(Narayan Sashtry)
Gurudev Hoysala
(ASI Sampath)
Shashtipoorti
Annapoorani
Love You Rachchu
Govinda Govinda
(Principal Sheshachala)
Udhayam NH4
(Politician)
Kotigobba 2
(Subha's brother)
Yaarukku Theriyum
(Soori)
Raghavendra Stores
Raju Kannada Medium
Benki
Kshetrapathi
Veeram
Naduve Antaravirali
Dejavu
[email protected]
Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A
(Prabhu)
Fourwalls
Bytwo Love
(Balu's father)
Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu
(Shankara)
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam
(Priya's father)
Iruvudellava Bittu
(Poorvi's father)
Adithya Varma
(Devdas Shetty)
Trikona
Shikari
Nammanna Don
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Yuva
Bachelor Party
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B
(Prabhu)
Powder
Kantara
(Devendra Suttooru)
Vaamana
Drishya
(Surya Prakash)
Bell Bottom 2
Lucia
(Shankranna)
Kreem
(Rudregowda)
Aa Dinagalu
(Oil Kumar)
Repeat
Dhoomam
(Prakash)
K.G.F: Chapter 1
(Guru Pandian)
The Family Star
(Minister)
Mr & Mrs Ramachari
(Shankar)
Martin
(Ashok Kumar)
Love Li
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
(Kumar)
Shivanna 131
Masterpiece
(Noor Ahmed)
Brother
(Kumarasamy)
Amaravathi
Circus
Lifeu Ishtene
Bheema
(Ramanna)
Mouni
(Kamthi)
Kirik Party
(Ghouse)
Urvi
(Devaragunda aka Devru)
Aatagara
(Yashwanth, a journalist)
Jaggu Dada
Dil Rangeela
Vikram Vedha
(SP Surendar)
Iravukku Aayiram Kangal
Chalo
(Kesava)
Poriyaalan
(Sundar)
Churikatte
Sipaayi
(Narasimharaju)
Krishnan Love Story
Krishna Leela
(Krishna's father)
Badmaash
Athiratha
The Great Story of Sodabuddi
Aake
Sankashta Kara Ganapathi
(Sudhakar)
Ko
(S. Krishnakumar "Krish")
K.G.F: Chapter 2
(Guru Pandyan)
Drama
College Kumar
1st Rank Raju
(Raju's Dad)
Eetti
(Nasoor Meeran)
RajiniMurugan
(Neelakandan, Karthika's father)
Kavaludaari
(Kumar/Bablu)
Avane Srimannarayana
(Achyuthanna)
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
(Balu)
Bell Bottom
(Annappa)
Ricky
Yuvarathnaa
Aa Drushya
Brahmachari
(Supporting Actor)
Thurthu Nirgamana
Mayabazar 2016
(Joseph)
Salaga
Madarangi
Chambal
Natasaarvabhowma
Sharp Shooter
Legacy
Selfie Mummy Googl Daddy
Beautiful Manasugalu
Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
(Chandrashekhar Patil)
Aatakkuntu Lekkakkilla
Siddhartha
Raam
Raajakumara
(Krishna)
Family Pack
Sri Bharatha Baahubali
Prithvi
LAW
Bheemasena Nalamaharaja
Fig Fruit and The Wasps
(Gowri's Husband)
Rider
Soorarai Pottru
(Anantha Narayanan)
ACT-1978
(Home Minister)
Idolle Ramayana
(Film Director)
Valimai
(Kothandam)
Sakutumba Sametha
Yaare Koogadali
Manasaare
(Mahendra's Uncle)
Edegarike
(Tukaram Shetty)
Rathnan Prapancha
Just Married
Bagheera
(Prabhakar)
KA
(Postmaster Ranga Rao)
Lee
Game Changer
(K.P.)
Bachhala Malli
Tiger's Pond
(Prabhu)
Firefly
K.G.F: Chapter 3
Ananthan Kaadu
(Mudaliyar)
Srinivasa Kalyana
Dashamukha
Junior
Paathirathri
(DySP Suresh Kumar)
Software Ganda
(Vishwanath)
Brat
(Mahadevaiah)
Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1
(Dalal)
Mask
(Raathi's husband)
The Devil
The Task
(L Y Rajesh)
Peri Peri Pithoori
Your's Sincerely RAAM
Khushi Khushiyagi
Hyper
Graamaayana
Royal
Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva
Geetha Bangle Store
Brindavihari
Bhuvanam Gaganam
Jinke Mari
Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Sardar 2
(Agent Walrus)
Sakkare
9 Hours
(Prisoner)
Pochamma