Ashwin Kkumar Explained

Ashwin Kkumar
Birth Name:Ashwin K. Kumar[1]
Yearsactive:2015present
Occupation:Actor

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]

Career

After 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

Ashwin 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

YearMoviesRoleLanguageNotes
2016Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru GauthamTamil
Jacobinte Swargarajyam Murali MenonMalayalam
2017LavakushaDavid LukeMalayalam
2018RanamSelvanMalayalam
CharminarSethu MalayalamLead role
2019Enai Noki Paayum ThotaNagraj Manohar Tamil
2021AahaChenkanMalayalam
2022AarattuAyyapan/ShivaMalayalam
SardarRathore's hitmanTamil
2023Iraivan GaneshTamil
Captain Miller Diligent SoldierTamil
RajniPaul SelvarajMalayalam/Tamil[12]

Web series

YearNameRoleLanguageNotes
2019–2022MenakaJacob AnukaranMalayalamseasons 1–2
2022VadhandhiSantoshTamil
2023The VillageDevraj Tamil
20241000 BabiesSanjeev KrishnaMalayalam

Notes and References

  1. News: Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar. Times of India. 9 October 2023. 2 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220602070435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms. live.
  2. News: 2020-06-19 . Kamal Haasan impressed with young actor's dance on a treadmill . The Times of India . 2023-09-16 . 0971-8257 . 5 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210205112258/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-impressed-with-young-actors-dance-on-a-treadmill/articleshow/76468356.cms . live .
  3. Web site: Ashwin Kumar replaced Gautham Menon in 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam' . 2023-09-16 . OnManorama.
  4. News: 2022-01-31 . 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 . 2023-09-20 . 0971-8257.
  5. News: 2020-10-28 . Ashwin Kkumar joins Mohanlal's big budget mass entertainer . The Times of India . 2023-09-20 . 0971-8257 . 24 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201124044207/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ashwin-kkumar-joins-mohanlals-big-budget-mass-entertainer/articleshow/78906756.cms . live .
  6. Web site: I'm grabbing every opportunity that comes my way: 'Ranam' actor Ashwin Kumar . 2023-09-20 . The New Indian Express . 6 September 2018 . 2 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200202093119/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/sep/06/im-grabbing-every-opportunity-that-comes-my-way-ranam-actor-ashwin-kumar-1868013.html . live .
  7. Web site: James . Anu . 2016-02-22 . It's Ashwin Kumar, instead of Gautham Menon, in Nivin Pauly's 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam' . 2023-09-20 . www.ibtimes.co.in . en . 12 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812084026/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/its-ashwin-kumar-instead-gautham-menon-nivin-paulys-jacobinte-swargarajyam-667862 . live .
  8. Web site: Madhu . Vignesh . 2017-04-11 . Ashwin Kumar joins Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing . 2023-09-20 . onlookersmedia . en-US . 31 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131134859/https://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/ashwin-kumar-joins-prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ . live .
  9. Web site: 2020-07-29 . Treadmill dance fame Ashwin Kumar's latest video on Panipaali Bed goes viral . 2023-09-16 . www.zoomtventertainment.com . en.
  10. News: 2020-06-15 . Kamal Haasan praises Ashwin Kkumar's video . The Times of India . 2023-09-20 . 0971-8257 . 18 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052632/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kamal-haasan-praises-ashwin-kkumars-video/articleshow/76374475.cms . live .
  11. Web site: Ancy . 2020-06-22 . Kamal Haasan Impressed By Ashwin Kkumar's Dance For Annathe Song On Treadmill RITZ . 2023-09-20 . en-US . 27 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227144308/https://www.ritzmagazine.in/kamal-haasan-impressed-by-ashwin-kkumars-dance-annathe-song-on-a-treadmill/ . live .
  12. Web site: 10 October 2023 . Kalidas Jayaram's bilingual film 'Rajni' to hit screens in Nov 2023 . The New Indian Express.

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