Kishore Kumar G, known by his mononym Kishore, is an accomplished Indian actor renowned for his roles in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema. His notable performance as Veerappan in the Kannada film "Attahasa" (2013) propelled him to fame, and he gained further recognition for his appearances in "The Family Man," "Ponniyin Selvan: I," "Ponniyin Selvan: II," and "Kantara."

Born on August 14, 1974, in Channapatna, Karnataka, Kishore's early life involved education and theater. He studied Kannada literature at Bangalore University and began his acting journey by debuting in the 2004 Kannada film "Kanti." His role earned him a State award, and he continued to excel, winning the Karnataka State Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Raakshasa." Kishore exhibited his versatile talent through roles such as a tough elder brother in "Akash" and "Kallarali Hoovagi," a no-nonsense cop in "Duniya," a Kabaddi coach in "Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu," and the forest brigand Veerappan in "Attahasa."

He made an impact in the Tamil film industry as well, with roles in movies like "Haridas," portraying a police officer raising an autistic child, and "Arrambam," where he played a cop. "Ulidavaru Kandanthe" showcased his skills as Munna, earning praise from critics. Kishore's performance in "Thilagar" (2015) garnered acclaim despite the movie's moderate box office success.

In 2018, Kishore took on the role of a crook in "Echcharikkai," and he left a strong impression as a commando fighting terrorists in the web series "The Family Man Season 1." His remarkable year continued in 2022 with two major releases. In "Kantara," he contributed to the film's exceptional ratings and became part of the third highest-grossing Kannada film. Additionally, in "Ponniyin Selvan: I," he portrayed the antagonist Ravidhasan, contributing to the film's massive success at the box office.

Kishore Kumar G's journey from theater to acclaimed roles in multiple regional cinema industries showcases his versatility and talent as an actor