Vinod Kumar Alva (born 1 April 1963) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in

Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Based in Film N ...

and appeared in

Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...

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and

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films. He is known as Vinod Kumar in Telugu film industry. He hails from Puttur in

Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada district is located in the states and territories of India, state of Karnataka in India, with its headquarters in the coastal city of Mangaluru. The district covers an area nestled in between the Western Ghats to its east and the ...

district of

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in India. He is known for his roles in Telugu films like '' Karthavyam'' (1990), ''

Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi () is 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Vanisri, Vinod Kumar Alva Vinod Kumar Alva (born 1 April 1963) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Telugu ci ...

'' (1992) and '' Police Brothers'' (1994).

Filmography

Telugu

* ''Mayadari Mogudu'' (1984) * ''

Mouna Poratam ''Mouna Poratam'' (''The Silent War'' or ''The Silent Struggle'') is a 1989 Indian drama film directed by Mohan Gandhi, starring debutants Yamuna and Vinod Kumar, with music composed by S. Janaki. The movie is based on the real-life story of Sabi ...

'' (1989) * ''

Adavilo Abhimanyudu ''Adavilo Abhimanyudu'' () is a 1989 Telugu-language adventure-thriller film, produced by S. Venkataratnam and directed by Anil. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Vinod Kumar Alva and Aishwarya (in her acting debut), with music composed by K. V. Maha ...

'' (1989) * ''Neti Dowrjanyam'' (1990) * ''Navayugam'' (1990) * ''Judgement'' (1990) * '' Karthavyam'' (1990) * ''Raktha Jwala'' (1990) * ''

Mamagaru Mamagaru () is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. It stars Dasari Narayana Rao, Vinod Kumar Alva, Aishwarya and Yamuna in the main roles. The film is a remake of the Tamil film ''Naan Pudicha Mappillai''. The be ...

'' (1991) * ''

Bharat Bandh ''Bharat Bandh'' is a 1991 Telugu political thriller film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by A. Subhash. The film stars Vinod Kumar, Archana, Rahman and Costumes Krishna in the lead roles. The music was composed by Vijaya Shekhar. ...

'' (1991) * ''Niyantha'' (1991) * ''Manchi Roju'' (1991) * ''Samarpana'' (1992) * ''Gangwar'' (1992) * ''

'' (1992) * ''Attasommu Alludu Danam'' (1992) * ''Bangaru Mama'' (1992) * ''Champion'' (1992) * ''Khaidi Pratap'' (1992) * ''Attaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu'' (1993) * ''Prema Samaram'' (1993) * ''Rajadhani'' (1993) * ''Shabhash Ramu'' (1993) * ''Mogudu Garu'' (1993) * ''Srivari Priyuralu'' (1994) * ''O Tandri O Koduku'' (1994) * '' Police Brothers'' (1994) * ''Police Lockup'' (1994) * ''Mayadari Kutumbam'' (1995) * ''Lady Boss'' (1995) * ''Amma Naa Kodala'' (1995) * ''Tata Manavadu'' (1996) * ''Bobbili Bullodu'' (1996) * ''Prema Prayanam'' (1996) * ''Amma Ammani Choodalani Undi'' (1996) * ''

Rayudugaru Nayudugaru ''Rayudugaru Nayudugaru'' is a 1996 Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under the Dasari Film University banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dasari Narayana Rao, Vinod Kumar Alva and Roja, with ...

'' (1996) * ''Veerudu'' (1996) * ''Vammo Vatto O Pellaamo'' (1997) * ''Panjaram'' (1997) * ''

Bharata Ratna ''Bharata Ratna'' is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vijayashanti in a dual role as Vijaya and Bhavani, alongside Vinod Kumar, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Raghunatha Reddy. It was pro ...

'' (1999) * ''

Maa Balaji ''Maa Balaji'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vadde Naveen, Maheswari, and Laya. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film was released on 23 September 1999 a ...

'' (1999) * '' Sambayya'' (1999) * ''

Prema Sandadi ''Prema Sandadi'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. The film stars Srikanth and Anjala Zhaveri. The film bears a similar to title to ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1996) also starring Srikant ...

'' (2001) * ''Anna Sainyam'' (2001) * ''Bharat Ratna'' (2002) * ''Prema Donga'' (2002) * ''

Shanti Sandesham ''Santhi Sandesam'' (English: Message of Peace) is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Chandrasekhar Reddy. The film stars Krishna as Jesus and Ramyasri. Cast Soundtrack The soundtrack for the film is by Vandemata ...

'' (2004) * ''

Asadhyudu ''Asadhyudu'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Anil Krishna in his directorial debut. Produced by Vallurupalli Ramesh Babu under Maharishi Cinema banner, the film stars Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Diya, Chalapathi ...

'' (2006) * ''

Samanyudu ''Samanyudu'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language political action film produced by R. R. Venkat on R.R. Movie Makers banner and directed by Ravi C Kumar. The film stars Jagapati Babu and Kamna Jethmalani, while Sai Kumar, Ranganath, Archan ...

'' (2006) * ''

Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli ''Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Janardhana Maharshi. It stars Allari Naresh, Jagapathi Babu, Aarti Chabria, Gowri Munjal in lead roles with music composed by Koti. Plot The film begins ...

'' (2006) * ''Maharajashri'' (2007) * '' Toss'' (2007) * ''

Donga Sachinollu ''Donga Sachinollu'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Raja Vannemreddy. The film stars Krishna Bhagavan, Raghu Babu Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian. He has worked in ...

'' (2008) * ''

Deepavali Diwali (), also called Deepavali (IAST: ''Dīpāvalī'') or Deepawali (IAST: ''Dīpāwalī''), is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual ...

'' (2008) * ''

Kalidasu '' Kalidasu '' is a 2008 Telugu language film, directed by G. Ravicharan Reddy and produced by Chinthalapudi Srinivasa Rao and A. Naga Suseela, under Sri Nag Corporation. The film stars Sushanth and Tamannaah Bhatia. The film was a success at b ...

'' (2008) * '' Punnami Naagu'' (2009) * ''18, 20 Love Story'' (2009) * ''Samarthudu'' (2009) * ''Bhageerathudu'' (2010) * '' Sakthi'' (2011) * ''Babloo'' (2011) * '' Cricket Girls & Beer'' (2011) * ''

Tuneega Tuneega ''Tuneega Tuneega'' is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by M. S. Raju. Starring Sumanth Ashwin and Rhea Chakraborty, the film is produced by Maganti Ramji under Padmini Arts banner. Distributed by Dil ...

'' (2012) * '' Srimannarayana'' (2012) * ''Mahankali'' (2013) * ''

Potugadu ''Potugadu'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu language film directed by Pavan Wadeyar. It is a remake of the 2012 Kannada film ''Govindaya Namaha'', also directed by Wadeyar with starring Komal. It was produced by Sirisha and Sridhar under the Ramal ...

'' (2013) * ''

Chandee ''Chandee'', also spelled as ''Chandi'', is a 2013 Indian Telugu film directed by V. Samudra starring Priyamani, R. Sarathkumar, Ashish Vidhyarthi and Krishnam Raju in the lead roles, and Ali and MS Narayana as key comedians. The film was f ...

'' (2013) * ''Adavi Kaachina Vennela '' (2014) * '' Rudhramadevi'' (2015) * ''Red Alert'' (2015) * ''Sati Timmamamba'' (2016) * ''Pidugu'' (2016) * ''

Yuddham Sharanam ''Yuddham Sharanam'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film produced by Sai Korrapati on Varahi Chalana Chitram banner and directed by debutant Krishna Marimuthu. The movie stars Naga Chaitanya and Lavanya Tripathi in the lead ...

'' (2017) * ''

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'' (2019) * '' Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki'' (2022) * ''Dharmasthali'' (2022) * ''

Raajadhani Files ''Raajadhani Files...Okey Okkadi Aham'' is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language political thriller film written and directed by Bhanu Shankar and Produced by Ravi Shankar Kantamanenie. The film stars Agilan Pushparaj (in his Telugu debut), Vishal Patni ...

'' (2024) * '' Aay'' (2024)

Kannada

* ''Thavaru Mane'' (1986) * ''Namma Ooru Devathe'' (1986) * ''Thaliya Aane'' (1987) * ''Bhoomi Thayane'' (1988) * ''Dharma Pathni'' (1988) * ''Sahasa Veera'' (1988) * ''Thayi Karulu'' (1988) * ''Thayiya Aase'' (1988) * ''Krishna Mechida Radhe'' (1988) * '' Madhuri'' (1989) * ''Bala Hombale'' (1989) * ''Hosa Kavya'' (1989) * ''Maha Yuddha'' (1989) * ''Singari Bangari'' (1989) * ''Thaligaagi'' (1989) * ''Kadina Veera'' (1990) * ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' (1998) * ''Mafia'' (2001) * '' Neelambari'' (2001) * ''Kullara Loka'' (2002) * ''Police Dog'' (2002) * ''Punjabi House'' (2002) * ''Thrishakthi'' (2002) * ''Thalwar'' (2003) * ''Border'' (2003) * '' Shri Kalikamba'' (2003) * ''Pandava'' (2004) * ''Yaake'' (2005) * ''Gadipar'' (2005) * ''Onti Mane'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

Bairagee ''Bairagee'' is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Vijay Milton. A remake of Milton's own Tamil film ''Kadugu'', the film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Dhananjay in the lead roles, while Anjali, Pruthvi Ambaar, Sharath Lo ...

'' (2022) * ''

Kaatera ''Kaatera'' is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action drama film co-written and directed by Tharun Sudhir and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film is inspired by a real-life incident at a village in Karnataka in the 1970s. The film stars D ...

'' (2003)

Tamil

* '' Nyayangal Jayikkattum'' (1990) * ''

Hero A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or Physical strength, strength. The original hero type of classical epics did such thin ...

'' (1994) * ''

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'' (2002) * '' Ji'' (2005)

Malayalam

* ''Aalilakkuruvikal'' (1988) * '' Sathya'' (2017)

Television

Awards

*1991 -

Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor The Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor is an award presented at the Nandi Awards, instituted since 1981. Winners See also * Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise e ...

- ''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Alva, Vinod Kumar Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Male actors in Kannada cinema Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Malayalam cinema 1963 births Living people Nandi Award winners Male actors from Mangalore 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Tulu male actors