Roshan Kanakala | |
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| Born | Roshan Kanakala March 15, 2000 |
| Alma mater | Oakridge International School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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Roshan Kanakala (born March 15, 2000) is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu cinema. He is the son of actors Rajeev Kanakala and Suma Kanakala. He made his lead debut with the film Bubblegum (2023).
Early life
Roshan Kanakala is the son of actors Rajeev Kanakala and Suma Kanakala. He completed his education at Oakridge International School and formally trained in acting in Los Angeles and Pondicherry.
Career
Kanakala made his leading debut in the 2023 film Bubblegum, directed by Ravikanth Perepu. Though the film received mixed reviews, he received praise for his performance from critics. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu commented: "Roshan Kanakala showcases confidence and vulnerability in his debut, with a boy-next-door charm and promising talent", and Naresh Kumar of Hindustan Times noted: "Roshan Kanakala delivers a confident debut as Aadi, portraying a true Hyderabadi boy with fitting dialogue delivery and attitude, showing no fear of the camera. Abhilasha Cherukuri of Cinema Express noted "Roshan Kanakala is charming and affecting in his debut role."
He later appeared in a Disney+ Hotstar web series The Mystery of Moksha Island (2024) as an antagonist, Akash; he was praised by critics for his performance. Avad Mohammad of OTT Play wrote: "Roshan Kanakala impresses in a bold role, delivering a striking performance with his intense portrayal and impactful look." and 123 Telugu stated "Roshan Kanakala delivers a commendable performance as a convincing negative character, showing his bold choice of role."
He will next star in Mowgli, directed by Sandeep Raj, where he plays the titular character.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2013 | All I Want Is Everything | Roshu | Shital Morjaria | English film | |
| 2016 | Oka Manasu | G. V. Rama Raju | |||
| Nirmala Convent | Bhasha | G. Naga Koteswara Rao | |||
| 2023 | Bubblegum | Sai Aditya "Aadi" | Ravikanth Perepu | Lead debut | |
| 2024 | The Mystery of Moksha Island | Akash | Anish Kuruvilla | Television series | |
| TBA | Mowgli † | TBA | Sandeep Raj | Filming |
References
- ^ "Nani Unveils Teaser of Bubblegum, Debut Film of Anchor Suma Kanakala's Son Roshan". News 18. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Roshan Kanakala: నల్లగా ఉన్నానని ఎగతాళి చేశారు…ట్రోల్స్ పై స్పందించిన సుమా కొడుకు" [Roshan Kanakala reacts on Trolls]. Zee News (in Telugu). 25 December 2023.
- ^ "The greatest compliment I received for 'Bubblegum' is from my dad, says debutant Roshan Kanakala". southfirst.com. 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Bubblegum: నా సినిమా చూసి అమ్మానాన్న భావోద్వేగానికి గురయ్యారు" [Roshan Kanakala about Bubblegum Movie]. Eenadu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Roshan Kanakala in and as a lover-DJ in Bubblegum; the Pioneer". The Pioneer (India). 11 October 2023. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Hyderabad: Creativity shines at Oakridge carnival". The New Indian Express. 17 January 2024.
- ^ "నాన్న ఏడ్చారు.. నాకు ఆనందంగా అనిపించింది: రోషన్ కనకాల; Roshan Kanakala Talk About Bubblegum Movie". Sakshi TV. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (29 December 2023). "'Bubblegum' movie review: An imperfect but interesting film about young love and aspirations". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Bubblegum Movie Review: బబుల్గమ్ రివ్యూ - రోషన్ కనకాల డెబ్యూ మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే?" [Roshan Kanakala's debut movie review]. Hindustan Times (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Bubblegum Movie Review : A romance anchored by conflicts that put the new in new-age". Cinema Express. January 2024. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "The Mystery of Moksha Island Review: A moderately suspenseful survival thriller". OTT Play. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "The Mystery of Moksha Island Telugu web series". 123 Telugu. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Roshan Kanakala to play Mowgli in his next; makers release title poster". Cinema Express. 7 September 2024. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "All I Want Is Everything (film) Credits". banayengefilms.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013.
- ^ "Suma-Rajeev Kanakala's Son in 'Oka Manasu'". iqlikmovies.com.
- ^ "Roshan Kanakala: హీరోగా యాంకర్ సుమ తనయుడి జోరు.. అప్పుడే రెండో సినిమా సైన్" [Roshan Kanakala sign's second film]. TV5 (India) (in Telugu). 10 April 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Roshan Kanakala on Bubblegum - 'I don't see acting as work, I truly enjoy the process'; Exclusive". OTT Play. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Roshan and Sandeep's 'Mowgli 2025' launched". telugucinema.com. 19 December 2024. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
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