Ashwin Kkumar is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil and Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016).[2][3]
Ashwin Kkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ashwin K. Kumar[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Career
editAfter the completion of his studies, Ashwin assumed the role of Joint Managing Director (JMD) in his father's business, RTC. During this phase, he explored his passion for acting by participating in short films, radio shows, and dance videos. An intriguing turn of events played a pivotal role in Ashwin's career. During the infamous 2015 South Indian floods, Ashwin found himself stranded at Dubai International Airport en route to Chennai, as his flight was canceled. Coincidentally, director Gautham Vasudev Menon faced a similar situation, with his flight from MAA to DXB being canceled due to the same flood. As Menon was unable to reach Dubai, Ashwin was offered a last-minute opportunity to step into the role originally designated for Menon in the film Jacobinte Swargarajyam; this became Ashwin's debut in Malayalam cinema.[4] Jacobinte Swargarajyam was also released prior to Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, making it Ashwin's first film to be released.[5][6][7][8]
Before his film debut, Ashwin Kumar was a mimicry artist, dancer, singer, YouTuber, and influencer. He was also active in generating content under the hashtag #itsmenotdubsmash. He eventually transitioned into acting.[9]
Personal life
editAshwin uploaded a dance video on Twitter featuring himself on a treadmill to the song "Annatha Adurar" from Apoorva Sagodharargal,[10] which garnered praise from Kamal Haasan.[11]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Movies | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru | Gautham | Tamil | |
| Jacobinte Swargarajyam | Murali Menon | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Lavakusha | David Luke | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Ranam | Selvan | Malayalam | |
| Charminar | Sethu | Malayalam | Lead role | |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Nagraj Manohar | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Aaha | Chenkan | Malayalam | |
| 2022 | Aarattu | Ayyapan/Shiva | Malayalam | |
| Sardar | Rathore's hitman | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Iraivan | Ganesh | Tamil | |
| Captain Miller | Diligent Soldier | Tamil | ||
| Rajni | Paul Selvaraj | Malayalam/Tamil | [12] |
Web series
edit| Year | Name | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | Menaka | Jacob Anukaran | Malayalam | seasons 1–2 |
| 2022 | Vadhandhi | Santosh | Tamil | |
| 2023 | The Village | Devraj | Tamil | |
| 2024 | 1000 Babies | Sanjeev Krishna | Malayalam |
References
edit- ^ "Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar". Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Kamal Haasan impressed with young actor's dance on a treadmill". The Times of India. 19 June 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Ashwin Kumar replaced Gautham Menon in 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam'". OnManorama. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Did you know the real reason why Gautham Vasudev Menon didn't get to play a major role in 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam'?". The Times of India. 31 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Ashwin Kkumar joins Mohanlal's big budget mass entertainer". The Times of India. 28 October 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "I'm grabbing every opportunity that comes my way: 'Ranam' actor Ashwin Kumar". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ James, Anu (22 February 2016). "It's Ashwin Kumar, instead of Gautham Menon, in Nivin Pauly's 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam'". www.ibtimes.co.in. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (11 April 2017). "Ashwin Kumar joins Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing". onlookersmedia. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Treadmill dance fame Ashwin Kumar's latest video on Panipaali Bed goes viral". www.zoomtventertainment.com. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Kamal Haasan praises Ashwin Kkumar's video". The Times of India. 15 June 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Ancy (22 June 2020). "Kamal Haasan Impressed By Ashwin Kkumar's Dance For Annathe Song On Treadmill | RITZ". Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Kalidas Jayaram's bilingual film 'Rajni' to hit screens in Nov 2023". The New Indian Express. 10 October 2023.