Biography
Ashwin Kakumanu is an Indian film actor, who is best known for his role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller, 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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) — Sendhan Amudhan
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Mankatha (2011) — Ganesh
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7Aum Arivu (2011) — Ashwin
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) — Sendhan Amudhan
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Vedalam (2015) — Arjun, (Swetha's Brother)
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Biriyani (2013) — Himself
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Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) — Balakrishnan (Bala)
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Ekk Deewana Tha (2012)
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Zero (2016) — 'Bala' Balaji
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Live Telecast (2021) — Chinna
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Pizza 3: The Mummy (2023) — Nalan
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Thanal (2025) — Former Army Officer
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Nadunisi Naaygal (2011) — Arjun
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Pitta Kathalu (2021) — Shiva
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Fingertip (2019) — Sanjay
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Naanga Romba Busy (2020) — Karthik
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Thiri (2017) — Jeeva
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Nila Nila Odi Vaa (2018) — Om
- Megha (2014) — Mugilan (Mugil)
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Neerthirai (2019)
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Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai
- Thollaikatchi (2018)
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Jolly O Gymkhana (2026) — Self - Guest