Vasishta Simha is an Indian actor and playback singer who primarily appears in Kannada films. He is known for playing villain roles, including the role of Kamal in K.G.F (2018-22).
Career
In 2011, Vasishta quit his job as a software engineer and decided to enter the Kannada film industry as an actor. He initially worked on an unreleased film titled Hubballi Hudagaru, before having his first release with Arya’s Love (2013). He subsequently made a breakthrough with his role as the main antagonist in Raja Huli (2013), a remake of the Tamil film, Sundarapandian (2012). He later also appeared in Rudra Tandava (2014), a remake of the Tamil film Pandiya Naadu (2013).
Vasishta then appeared in JKS’s bilingual film, Alone, in a leading role alongside Nikesha Patel. Portraying the male lead, the actor managed to get an introduction into the Tamil film industry and the film won mixed reviews. He made his Telugu debut with the film Narappa in 2021. In K.G.F, Vasishta played the role of Bangalore-based gangster Kamal, one of the major antagonists in the film.
Filmography
All movies are in Kannada, unless mentioned.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Arya’s Love | Uncredited | |
| Raja Huli | Jagga | ||
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | Jagga | |
| Alone | Lighthouse John/Sriram | ||
| 2016 | Karai Oram | Lighthouse John/Sriram | Tamil film |
| Nan Love Track | Raaj | ||
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ranga | ||
| Sundaranga Jaana | Ajay | ||
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | Vasishta | |
| Mufti | Kashi | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | Proxy | ||
| 2018 | Tagaru | Chitte | Nominated -SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada |
| Yogi Duniya | |||
| K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Kamal | ||
| 8MM Bullet | Karthik | ||
| 2019 | Kavacha | Vasudeva | |
| 2020 | India vs England | Kanishka | |
| Mayabazar 2016 | Raji | ||
| 2021 | Narappa | Seenappa | Telugu film (Amazon Prime Video) |
| Nayeem Diaries | Nayeem | Telugu film | |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Kamal | Cameo appearance |
| Dear Vikram | Bharat | [5] | |
| Odela Railway Station | Tirupati | Telugu film | |
| Head Bush | Kothwal Ramachandra | ||
| 2023 | Yadha Yadha Hi | ACP Aditya Varma | |
| Devil | Samudra Alias Agent Trojan | Telugu film | |
| TBA | Odela 2 † | Tirupati | Telugu film |
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige | Kirik Party |
| 2017 | Marete Hodenu (unplugged) | Dayavittu Gamanisi |
| 2018 | Neechamaina | Kirrak Party |
| 6ne Maili Title Track | 6ne Maili | |
| Dhwaja | Dhwaja | |
| 2020 | Nadugutide | Gentleman |
| 2021 | Bloodshed of Ramarjuna | Ramarjuna |
Awards
| Work | Award | Ceremony | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won | |
| 6th SIIMA Awards | Won | |||
| 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Nominated | ||
| 7th SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Tagaru | 8th SIIMA Awards | Nominated | ||
| Mayabazar 2016 | 10th SIIMA Awards | Nominated |