Venkitesh V. P.

Venkitesh V. P.
Born
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
OccupationsActor, television personality
Years active2014–present
OrganizationSuda Suda Idli
Parents
  • Pichumani (father)
  • Tharakumari (mother)

Venkitesh V.P. (also known as Venki) 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 August 9, 1993, to Pichumani, a Malayali-Tamil Brahmin, and Tharakumari, a Malayali Nair housewife,[5] in Westfort Sreevaraham, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, adjacent to the Sri Padmanabha Swami temple.[6]

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.[7] He later appeared as a co-host on Udan Panam season 5 on Mazhavil Manorama.[8]

Film

Venkitesh began his acting career with small roles in Malayalam films such as Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017), Odiyan (2018), and Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018).[9][10] He played one of the leads in Stand Up (2019).[11] In 2021, he appeared in supporting roles in The Priest and Kho-Kho.[12][13] In 2023, he appeared in Lovefully Yours Veda.[14] He made his Telugu debut in 2025 with the film Kingdom playing the antagonist.[15]

Other ventures

In 2024, Venkitesh co-founded a startup named Suda Suda Idli in Thiruvananthapuram and now in Calicut (2nd Branch), Kerala, along with a group of friends. The initiative, which began as a street food truck with variety combination of Idli near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, gained media attention for its unique concept and for Venkitesh's active involvement in the operations.[16]

Filmography

  • All films are in Malayalam-language, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Mizhi Thurakku
2015 Ammakkoru Tharattu
2017 Velipadinte Pusthakam College student [17]
2018 Odiyan Villager [18]
Thattumpurath Achuthan Devotional singer [10]
2019 Stand Up Amal [19]
2021 The Priest Siddharth [20]
Kho-Kho Ben [21]
2022 Viral Sebi [22]
2023 Lovefully Yours Veda Jeevanlal [23]
2024 Rebel Antony Debut Tamil film [24]
2025 Kingdom Murugan Debut Telugu film [25][26][27]

Television

Year Show Role Channel Ref.
2018 Nayika Nayakan Contestant Mazhavil Manorama [7]
2024 Udan Panam season 5 Co-host Mazhavil Manorama [28]

References

  1. ^ "Who Is Venkitesh VP? Actor Who Played Murugan In Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom movie". Times Now. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Kingdom Venkitesh VP: 'కింగ్‌డమ్' ట్రైలర్‌లో విజయ్ దేవరకొండనే డామినేట్ చేసిన విలన్? ఎవరీ వెంకటేశ్ వీపీ! ఏ సినిమాలు తీశాడో తెలుసా..." Times Now. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Venkitesh as 'Murugan' against 'Suri'? Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' trailer viral". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Mazhavil Manorama (14 August 2018). #NayikaNayakan l Venkadesh in Aham round I Mazhavil Manorama. Retrieved 9 September 2025 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Mazhavil Manorama (14 August 2018). #NayikaNayakan l Venkadesh in Aham round I Mazhavil Manorama. Retrieved 9 September 2025 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ a b "Nayika Nayakan Grand Finale: Venkitesh bags the best comedian title". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  8. ^ "അയ്യോ വെങ്കീ ഇങ്ങനെ നീ കരയല്ലേ, കരയിക്കല്ലേ; അവരെ ആദ്യം ഓടിക്കണം; ആൺകുട്ടി കരഞ്ഞാൽ എന്താണ്". Samayam. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Chasing a filmy dream". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Who is Venkitesh VP? Meet the Malayalam reality show star making his Telugu debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Actor Venkitesh Talks About His Movie 'Stand Up'". Mathrubhumi. 24 July 2020.
  12. ^ "What Nayika Nayakan contestants are doing now". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Venkitesh happy to act again with Rajisha Vijayan". Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Lovefully Yours Veda – Review". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Who is Venkitesh VP? A Malayali actor making his Telugu debut". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  16. ^ "ഏറ്റവും ഡിമാന്റ് സോയ ഇഡ്ഡലിയ്ക്ക്, നല്ല ഭക്ഷണം നൽകിയാൽ മാത്രമേ ആളുകൾ വരൂ ; മനസ് തുറന്ന് വെങ്കി". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "Venkitesh VP movies to watch on OTT if you liked him in Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  19. ^ "എല്ലാം കൊണ്ടും 'സ്റ്റാൻഡ് അപ്' അടിപൊളിയാണ് -വെങ്കിടേഷ്". Madhyamam (in Malayalam). 14 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Teaser of Mammootty starrer 'The Priest' is out, engaging sneak peak of horror to come". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  21. ^ "Rajisha Vijayan's 'Kho Kho' to hit theatres on April 14". Mathrubhumi News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Vidhu Vincent completes shooting Viral Sebi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  23. ^ "Venkitesh is comrade Jeevan Lal in Lovefully Yours Veda, watch teaser". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  24. ^ "GV Prakash & Mamitha Baiju's Rebel trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  25. ^ "'Deadly actor, ferocious eyes'; Vijay Deverakonda showers praise on Malayali actor Venkitesh". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ "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.
  28. ^ "Udan Panam 5 OTT release date – Here's when to stream the fun game show on Manorama Max". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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