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Ashwin initially unsuccessfully auditioned for a role in ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]''. The director [[Gautham Menon]] was close to giving him the role. But Ashwin was noticed by the assistant directors of the film and recommended him for the role as Arjun, the boyfriend of [[Sameera Reddy]]'s character in [[Nadunisi Naaygal]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article979128.ece</ref> |
Ashwin initially unsuccessfully auditioned for a role in ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]''. The director [[Gautham Menon]] was close to giving him the role. But Ashwin was noticed by the assistant directors of the film and recommended him for the role as Arjun, the boyfriend of [[Sameera Reddy]]'s character in [[Nadunisi Naaygal]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article979128.ece</ref> |
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Ashwin Kakumanu was later signed to portray a role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s ''[[Mankatha]]'' which featured an ensemble cast including [[Ajith Kumar]], [[Vaibhav Reddy]] and [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] after Prabhu was impressed with a short film which Ashwin had directed and acted.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-10/news-interviews/28282711_1_film-mankatha-tamil</ref> Ashwin appeared as a local [[Dharavi]] police officer, replacing [[Ganesh Venkatraman]] who had pulled out of the film. ''Mankatha'' released to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011, with Ashwin gaining recognition for his portrayal. He was next seen in [[A. R. Murugadoss]]'s ''[[7aum Arivu]]'' in a supporting role as Ashwin, a young scientist, who helps put together a plan alongside the characters played by [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] and [[Shruti Haasan]].<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_essaying-character-roles-lets-him-learn-more-ashwin-kakumanu_1564562</ref> He also appeared in a supporting role in Gautham Menon's ''[[Ekk Deewana Tha]]'' featuring [[Prateik Babbar]] and [[Amy Jackson]]. Now Ashwin doing one more comedy movie [[Thollaikatchi( |
Ashwin Kakumanu was later signed to portray a role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s ''[[Mankatha]]'' which featured an ensemble cast including [[Ajith Kumar]], [[Vaibhav Reddy]] and [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] after Prabhu was impressed with a short film which Ashwin had directed and acted.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-10/news-interviews/28282711_1_film-mankatha-tamil</ref> Ashwin appeared as a local [[Dharavi]] police officer, replacing [[Ganesh Venkatraman]] who had pulled out of the film. ''Mankatha'' released to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011, with Ashwin gaining recognition for his portrayal. He was next seen in [[A. R. Murugadoss]]'s ''[[7aum Arivu]]'' in a supporting role as Ashwin, a young scientist, who helps put together a plan alongside the characters played by [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] and [[Shruti Haasan]].<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_essaying-character-roles-lets-him-learn-more-ashwin-kakumanu_1564562</ref> He also appeared in a supporting role in Gautham Menon's ''[[Ekk Deewana Tha]]'' featuring [[Prateik Babbar]] and [[Amy Jackson]]. Now Ashwin doing one more comedy movie [[Thollaikatchi (Film)|Thollaikatchi]] Directed by M.Sadiq khan. |
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== Filmography == |
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| Born | Ashwin Kakumanu July 5, 1987 (age 37) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 2011-present |
Ashwin Kakumanu (born July 5, 1987 in Chennai) is an Indian film actor, who is best known for his role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller, Mankatha.[1]
Career
Ashwin initially unsuccessfully auditioned for a role in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. The director Gautham Menon was close to giving him the role. But Ashwin was noticed by the assistant directors of the film and recommended him for the role as Arjun, the boyfriend of Sameera Reddy's character in Nadunisi Naaygal.[2]
Ashwin Kakumanu was later signed to portray a role in Venkat Prabhu's Mankatha which featured an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Vaibhav Reddy and Arjun after Prabhu was impressed with a short film which Ashwin had directed and acted.[3] Ashwin appeared as a local Dharavi police officer, replacing Ganesh Venkatraman who had pulled out of the film. Mankatha released to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011, with Ashwin gaining recognition for his portrayal. He was next seen in A. R. Murugadoss's 7aum Arivu in a supporting role as Ashwin, a young scientist, who helps put together a plan alongside the characters played by Suriya and Shruti Haasan.[4] He also appeared in a supporting role in Gautham Menon's Ekk Deewana Tha featuring Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson. Now Ashwin doing one more comedy movie Thollaikatchi Directed by M.Sadiq khan.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal | Arjun | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Ganesh | Tamil | |
| 2011 | 7aum Arivu | Ashwin | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Balakrishnan | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2014 | Megha | Mugilan | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Zero | Tamil | Filming | |
| 2015 | Thiri | Tamil | Filming | |
| 2015 | Thala 56 | Tamil | Filming | |
| 2015 | Thollaikatchi | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2462089.ece
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article979128.ece
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-10/news-interviews/28282711_1_film-mankatha-tamil
- ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_essaying-character-roles-lets-him-learn-more-ashwin-kakumanu_1564562