Achyuth Kumar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 8, 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Biography
**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.
Known For
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Filmography
Bell Bottom 2
Movie
Shivanna 131
Movie
Legacy
Movie
K.G.F: Chapter 3
Movie
Peri Peri Pithoori
Movie
Your's Sincerely RAAM
Movie
Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva
Movie
Ananthan Kaadu
Movie · as Mudaliyar
Graamaayana
Movie
Brindavihari
Movie
Sardar 2
Movie · as Agent Walrus
Pochamma
TV · 5 eps
Shashtipoorti
Movie
Vaamana
Movie
Just Married
Movie
Game Changer
Movie · as K.P.
Tiger's Pond
Movie · as Prabhu
Firefly
Movie
Junior
Movie
Paathirathri
Movie · as DySP Suresh Kumar
Brat
Movie · as Mahadevaiah
Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1
Movie · as Dalal
Mask
Movie · as Raathi's husband
The Devil
Movie
The Task
Movie · as L Y Rajesh
Royal
Movie
Bhuvanam Gaganam
Movie
Yuva
Movie
Bachelor Party
Movie
Powder
Movie
Kreem
Movie · as Rudregowda
The Family Star
Movie · as Minister
Martin
Movie · as Ashok Kumar
Love Li
Movie
Brother
Movie · as Kumarasamy
Bheema
Movie · as Ramanna
Bagheera
Movie · as Prabhakar
KA
Movie · as Postmaster Ranga Rao
Bachhala Malli
Movie
Kranti
Movie · as Sadashivayya
Gurudev Hoysala
Movie · as ASI Sampath
Annapoorani
Movie
Raghavendra Stores
Movie
Kshetrapathi
Movie
Veeram
Movie
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A
Movie · as Prabhu
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B
Movie · as Prabhu
Dhoomam
Movie · as Prakash
Banaras
Movie · as Narayan Sashtry
Benki
Movie
Dejavu
Movie
Fourwalls
Movie
Bytwo Love
Movie · as Balu's father
Trikona
Movie
Kantara
Movie · as Devendra Suttooru
Repeat
Movie
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Movie · as Guru Pandyan
Thurthu Nirgamana
Movie
Selfie Mummy Googl Daddy
Movie
Family Pack
Movie
Valimai
Movie · as Kothandam
Sakutumba Sametha
Movie
9 Hours
TV · as Prisoner · 9 eps
Puksatte Lifu Pursotte Illa
Movie
Love You Rachchu
Movie
Govinda Govinda
Movie · as Principal Sheshachala
SriKrishna@gmail.com
Movie
Yuvarathnaa
Movie
Salaga
Movie
Rider
Movie
Rathnan Prapancha
Movie
Mayabazar 2016
Movie · as Joseph
Sri Bharatha Baahubali
Movie
LAW
Movie
Bheemasena Nalamaharaja
Movie
Soorarai Pottru
Movie · as Anantha Narayanan
ACT-1978
Movie · as Home Minister
Adithya Varma
Movie · as Devdas Shetty
Kavaludaari
Movie · as Kumar/Bablu
Avane Srimannarayana
Movie · as Achyuthanna
Bell Bottom
Movie · as Annappa
Aa Drushya
Movie
Brahmachari
Movie · as Supporting Actor
Chambal
Movie
Natasaarvabhowma
Movie
Aatakkuntu Lekkakkilla
Movie
Raju Kannada Medium
Movie
Naduve Antaravirali
Movie
Iruvudellava Bittu
Movie · as Poorvi's father
K.G.F: Chapter 1
Movie · as Guru Pandian
Iravukku Aayiram Kangal
Movie
Chalo
Movie · as Kesava
Churikatte
Movie
Sankashta Kara Ganapathi
Movie · as Sudhakar
Hyper
Movie
Amaravathi
Movie
Urvi
Movie · as Devaragunda aka Devru
Vikram Vedha
Movie · as SP Surendar
Athiratha
Movie
Aake
Movie
College Kumar
Movie
Beautiful Manasugalu
Movie
Raajakumara
Movie · as Krishna
Lee
Movie
Srinivasa Kalyana
Movie
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
Movie
Kotigobba 2
Movie · as Subha's brother
Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu
Movie · as Shankara
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
Movie · as Kumar
Kirik Party
Movie · as Ghouse
Jaggu Dada
Movie
Sipaayi
Movie · as Narasimharaju
Badmaash
Movie
The Great Story of Sodabuddi
Movie
Ricky
Movie
Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
Movie · as Chandrashekhar Patil
Idolle Ramayana
Movie · as Film Director
Masterpiece
Movie · as Noor Ahmed
Aatagara
Movie · as Yashwanth, a journalist
Krishna Leela
Movie · as Krishna's father
1st Rank Raju
Movie · as Raju's Dad
Eetti
Movie · as Nasoor Meeran
RajiniMurugan
Movie · as Neelakandan, Karthika's father
Sharp Shooter
Movie
Siddhartha
Movie
Khushi Khushiyagi
Movie
Geetha Bangle Store
Movie
Drishya
Movie · as Surya Prakash
Mr & Mrs Ramachari
Movie · as Shankar
Dil Rangeela
Movie
Poriyaalan
Movie · as Sundar
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Movie · as Balu
Fig Fruit and The Wasps
Movie · as Gowri's Husband
Software Ganda
Movie · as Vishwanath
Jatta
Movie
Udhayam NH4
Movie · as Politician
Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga
Movie
Lucia
Movie · as Shankranna
Madarangi
Movie
Jinke Mari
Movie
Sakkare
Movie
Yaarukku Theriyum
Movie · as Soori
Shikari
Movie
Nammanna Don
Movie
Drama
Movie
Yaare Koogadali
Movie
Edegarike
Movie · as Tukaram Shetty
Dashamukha
Movie
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam
Movie · as Priya's father
Lifeu Ishtene
Movie
Ko
Movie · as S. Krishnakumar "Krish"
Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Movie
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Movie
Krishnan Love Story
Movie
Prithvi
Movie
Circus
Movie
Raam
Movie
Manasaare
Movie · as Mahendra's Uncle
Aa Dinagalu
Movie · as Oil Kumar
Mouni
Movie · as Kamthi