Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan

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• Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan is an Indian actor known for his work in the Tamil and Telugu film and television industries. He has appeared in various movies and TV shows.

• He gained significant popularity and became a household name after his participation in the Tamil cooking reality show Cooku with Comali (season 2) in 2021.

• Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan discovered his passion for acting during his college years. This passion eventually led him to get into the world of acting and pursue his dreams in the entertainment field.

• In 2022, he received the opportunity to portray the character of Sembi’s lawyer in the film Sembi. His performance in the film got praise from both critics and audiences.

• Following his impressive performance in Sembi, Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan secured yet another lead role in an upcoming untitled romantic thriller film in 2023. The film is directed by Arvindh Srinivasan and produced by Zhen Studios. The announcement of Ashwin’s involvement in the project was made in February 2023 ^[5]ETimes

• He has appeared in several short films like “3 Santhipugal” (2014), “Bullet 350 CC” (2014), “Pradhi” (2016), “Idar” (2017), “3 Scenes of Love Story” (2018), “Blink” (2019), “Cindrella” (2019), and “Kadhal Ondru Kanden” (2020).

• He achieved tremendous fame on the television program Cooku with Comali (season 2) and secured the third-place position in the grand finale. Additionally, he was honoured with the “Most Popular Male on Reality Television” accolade at the Behindwoods Gold Icons 2021 event in recognition of his exceptional performance on the show. Furthermore, he was part of the cast in the horror thriller web series Live Telecast (2021) available on Disney+ Hotstar.

• Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan has showcased his acting skills in prominent roles across various music videos, including Cloning Kadhal, Rhythm of Life (Sony Music), Kutty Pattas (Sony Music), Loner, Criminal Crush, Shades of Kadhal, Adhipoli (Think Music), Baby Nee Sugar, Yaathi Yaathi (Sony Music), and Vaadi Vaadi (Think Music). Additionally, he has provided voice-over narration for the music video “11:11 – Guru undu Bhayamillai.”

• He has modelled for numerous television commercials and print media advertisements, representing various brands. Additionally, he holds the prestigious role of being the brand ambassador for Zee Thirai, a Tamil-language pay television channel.

• In a May 2021 interview, he discussed his preferences regarding what attracts him to women and what can put him off. He expressed that he likes women who are bold and independent. However, he said that a lack of understanding from any woman is a major turn-off for him. ^[6]Instagram – Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan

• During a 2021 interview, he revealed that he aspires to open a restaurant and establish a sports academy.

• In an interview, Ashwin shared that he initially started cooking out of necessity for survival. During that period, he was facing financial difficulties and relied on a friend for shelter. He encountered numerous struggles and rejections. Little did he know that his survival skill in cooking would eventually lead him to become the second runner-up in the cooking reality show Cooku with Comali Season 2. ^[7]The Hindu

  

• Following the success of his short film Kadhal Ondru Kanden in 2020, Ashwin received an offer from a renowned filmmaker to be part of his movie. However, the filmmaker expressed interest in casting Ashwin as a supporting actor and mentioned that it would be challenging to afford him a lead role unless he also took on the role of a co-producer or possessed a similar level of fame in the industry. Upon hearing this, Ashwin was deeply disheartened and shattered by the situation. ^[8]The Hindu

• Ashwin Kumar once approached filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon for an audition, but Gautham seemed somewhat irritated and bothered by Ashwin’s direct visit to his office for the auditions. Eventually, Ashwin was given the opportunity to play the role of the hero’s friend in Gautham’s project. Unfortunately, just two days before the shoot, Ashwin was informed that Gautham had decided to replace him with a more familiar actor, leaving Ashwin disappointed. ^[9]The Hindu

• Ashwin Kumar discovered his passion for acting during his college days. Determined to pursue his dream, he made the bold decision to leave his hometown of Coimbatore and relocate to Kodambakkam, the hub of the Tamil film industry. Despite lacking prior experience or connections with influential individuals in the industry, Ashwin managed to secure a small role in the 2014 film Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam. Unfortunately, his role was ultimately edited down and trimmed from the final version of the film.

• Ashwin holds R. Ravindran in high regard, considering him as his mentor who provided him with his first opportunity to play a lead role in the film Enna Solla Pogirai in 2021. R. Ravindran served as the producer for both Enna Solla Pogirai and Ashwin’s blockbuster film Sembi. In an interview, Ashwin expressed his admiration for R. Ravindran and revealed that he had expressed his desire to play the lead role in the film Ayodhi, even approaching R. Ravindran for the opportunity. However, he was shocked to know that Sasi Kumar was already cast in the lead role. ^[10]Instagram – Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan ^[11]Chennai Memes

• He is an ardent music lover and is an expert guitarist.

  

• Ashwin is an avid gamer who enjoys playing PlayStation games. ^[12]Instagram – Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikantha

• Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan is an enthusiastic sports lover who is frequently seen playing cricket and football. ^[13]Instagram – Ashwin Kumar Laskmikanthan ^[14]Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan

• He is a fitness enthusiast. He regularly visits the gym to stay in shape.

  

• In 2015, Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan received an audition opportunity for Mani Ratnam’s film O Kadhal Kanmani. However, upon arriving at the sets, he was taken aback to witness over 70 well-groomed male and female models vying for the same role. Unfortunately, Ashwin couldn’t create a good impression on Mani Ratnam during the audition and ended up with a minor background artist role in O Kadhal Kanmani.