Ashwanth Ashokkumar is an Indian child actor who works in Tamil-language films. In 2016, he participated in the show '' Junior Super Star'' in

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and won the title. He is known for his role as Rasukutty in ''

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'' (2019).

Career

In 2016, he participated in the show '' Junior Super Star'', a show which tests kids' acting capabilities, on

along with Lisha. He won the season title of the show. Lisha and Ashwanth went on to star in Zee Tamil's television series, ''

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''. He starred in ''

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'' (2019) before getting his breakthrough in ''

'' that same year. In ''Super Deluxe'', he played Rasukutty, a child who still cares for his father, Manickam (

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) after he declares himself as a woman, Shilpa. He landed the role after the makers saw his performance on ''Junior Super Star''. Ashwanth was offered a role in '' Mersal'' (2017), but didn't take the offer. He played supporting roles in several films including '' Thambi'' (2019) before playing one of the lead roles in '' God Father'' (2020). In 2020, he directed a children's stop-motion web series titled ''Ondipulli''. He has given a voice-over during the episodes in addition to writing the series. His upcoming films include ''

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'' and an untitled film with

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Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Awards and nominations

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ashokkumar, Ashwanth Living people Child actors in Tamil cinema 21st-century Indian male child actors Year of birth missing (living people) Zee Cine Awards winners