Quick Facts
Born:
1987-07-05
Birthplace:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Credits:
22 Total Roles
Ashwin Kakumanu
Acting
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Biography
Ashwin KakumanuĀ is anĀ IndianĀ film actor, who is best known for his role inĀ Venkat Prabhu's action thriller,Ā Mankatha.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known For
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Sendhan Amudhan
Mankatha
Ganesh
7Aum Arivu
Ashwin
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Sendhan Amudhan
Vedalam
Arjun, (Swetha's Brother)
Biriyani
Himself
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
Balakrishnan (Bala)
Ekk Deewana Tha
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thanal MOVIE | Former Army Officer |
| 2023 | Pizza 3: The Mummy MOVIE | Nalan |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II MOVIE | Sendhan Amudhan |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I MOVIE | Sendhan Amudhan |
| 2021 | Pitta Kathalu TV | Shiva |
| 2021 | Live Telecast TV | Chinna |
| 2020 | Naanga Romba Busy MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Fingertip TV | Sanjay |
| 2019 | Neerthirai MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Thollaikatchi MOVIE | Self |