Kalyaan Dhev Kanuganti is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He made his debut as a lead in the film Vijetha (2018).[2]

Kalyaan Dhev
Born
Kalyaan Dhev Kanuganti

(1990-02-11) 11 February 1990 (age 34)[1]
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
Spouse
Sreeja Konidela
(m. 2016)
Children2
FatherCaptain Kishan
FamilySee Konidela–Allu family

Early and personal life

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On 28 March 2016, he married Sreeja Konidela,[3] younger daughter of actor Chiranjeevi.[4] They have a daughter named Navishka.[5] His father is Captain Kishan, a businessperson.[6]

Career

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Kalyan Dhev made his debut in 2018 with the film Vijetha, alongside Malvika Nair.[7] A critic from Hindustan Times praised Dev's performance and cited "Kalyaan Dhev makes a confident debut with Vijetha."[8] The same year he then signed his second film Super Machi directed by Puli Vasu.[9] After several delays, the film was released theatrically in January 2022, coinciding with the festival of Sankranti.[10][11] Although his next film Kinnerasani began filming in December 2020, it was released on ZEE5 in June 2022 after several production delays.[12][13] Dhev plays the role of a lawyer who takes revenge against a serial killer who kills his girlfriend.[14]

In 2021, his next film was started filming. The film is directed by Sreedhar Seepana and also stars Avika Gor.[15]

Filmography

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List of films and roles
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2018 Vijetha Ram Debut as lead role [16]
2022 Super Machi Raju [17]
Kinnerasani Venkat [12]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result
2018 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Debut – Telugu Vijetha Won

References

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  1. ^ "కళ్యాణ్ దేవ్ బర్త్‌డే: రొమాంటిక్ పిక్ షేర్ చేసిన శ్రీజ.. ఈ జీవితానిక!".
  2. ^ "Kalyaan Dhev, Rhea Chakraborty's 'Super Machi' to release on OTT? - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Sreeja wedding: Chiranjeevi's daughter marries Kalyan". Hindustan Times. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Chiranjeevi's daughter's wedding set for March 28". Deccan Chronicle. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Meet Chiranjeevi's granddaughter Navishka! - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  6. ^ Parande, Shweta (27 March 2016). "Chiranjeevi's daughter's wedding: All about Sreeja's second wedding". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Vijetha Movie Review {2/5}: This could've been an engaging ride if only different choices were made", The Times of India, retrieved 9 July 2021
  8. ^ "Chiranjeevi's son-in-law Kalyaan Dhev makes a confident debut with Vijetha. See his first look". Hindustan Times. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Chiranjeevi's son-in-law signs his second film with a newcomer - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Kalyaan Dhev, Rhea Chakraborty's 'Super Machi' to release on OTT?". The Times of India. 21 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Kalyaan Dhev's 'Super Machi' Joins List Of Sankranth Releases". Outlook India. 2 January 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Kinnerasaani motion poster out: Kalyan Dhev's film promises to be an intense drama - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  13. ^ Jha, Lata (10 June 2022). "ZEE5 to stream Telugu film 'Kinnerasani' on 10 June". Mint. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  14. ^ Jha, Lata (10 June 2022). "ZEE5 to stream Telugu film 'Kinnerasani' on 10 June". Mint. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  15. ^ Telugu, TV9 (11 February 2021). "ఆశ్యర్యం.. చిరంజీవి చిన్న కూతురు భర్త చిత్రానికి దర్శకత్వం వహించిందోచ్..." TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 9 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "Chiranjeevi's son-in-law Kalyaan Dhev makes a confident debut with Vijetha. See his first look". Hindustan Times. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  17. ^ "Kalyaan Dhev's film is titled 'Super Machi'". Indiaglitz. 26 October 2019.
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