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.
17 movies · 5 shows
Thanal
2025·6.0
Pizza 3: The Mummy
2023·4.4
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023·6.2
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022·7.1
Naanga Romba Busy
2020·4.3
Neerthirai
2019·7.0
Thollaikatchi
2018·0.0
Thiri
2017·5.0
Zero
2016·5.8
Vedalam
2015·5.9
Megha
2014·7.0
Biriyani
2013·4.8
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
2013·7.0
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012·4.6
7Aum Arivu
2011·6.5
Mankatha
2011·6.7
Nadunisi Naaygal
2011·5.4