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Redin Kingsley

Redin Kingsley (born 16 April 1977) is an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry.[1] He is best known for his loud style of speech and comedic expressions in films.[2]

Redin Kingsley
Born (1977-04-16) 16 April 1977 (age 49)
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
Spouse
Sangeetha V.
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(m. 2023)​
Children1

Career

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Redin initially was a dancer and was featured in a song in the film Aval Varuvala (1998). He was also an event organizer for government exhibitions in Chennai and Bangalore before entering into the film industry as an actor.[3] His debut film, a 2012 project called Vettai Mannan featuring Silambarasan directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, was shelved.[4][5] Later in 2018, he properly debuted in Nayanthara's Kolamaavu Kokila, again directed by Nelson.[3]

After appearing in minor roles in a few films, Kingsley rose to fame following roles in Netrikann and Doctor in 2021.[1][6] He has also starred in Rajinikanth's Annaatthe (2021) and Jailer (2023) as well as Vijay in Beast (2022). He starred in Vadivelu's comedy film Naai Sekar Returns (2022).[7][8] He was part in films such as Va Varalam Va (2023), Conjuring Kannappan (2024) and Good Bad Ugly (2025).[9][10]

Personal life

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Redin Kingsley married television actress Sangeetha on 10 December 2023.[11] They have a daughter born in 2025.[12]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Tamil films

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Aval VaruvalaDancer in 'Rukku Rukku' songUncredited role[3]
2018Kolamaavu KokilaTonyDebut film
2019LKGRamraj Pandian's henchman
GurkhaHacker
A1Mani
JackpotTumbler
2021NetrikannBabu
DoctorBhagathSIIMA Award for Best Comedian[13]
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian[14]
AnnaatthePulipandi
2022IdiotBurfi
BeastJack
Kaathuvaakula Rendu KaadhalArnold
The WarriorrPrisonerBilingual film
Repeat ShoeMaari's sidekick
Coffee with KadhalVichu
Agent KannayiramMedical Shop Staff
KaariSethu's friend
Gatta KusthiTemple donation group chief
Dha Dha
Naai Sekar ReturnsRaakozhi
2023GhostyMental hospital patient
Pathu ThalaKuttapare
Soppana SundariVijith
RudhranSketch
DD ReturnsBenny
JailerDivya Nathan
PartnerNarratorVoice role
Mark AntonyMaserati
80s BuildupChitra Guptan
AnnapooraniChinto Chin
Va Varalam Va
Conjuring KannappanDr. Johnny
Sarakku
2024Ninaivellam Neeyada
The BoysExorcist[15]
Hit ListVijay's neighbour
Vasco Da GamaArivazhagan
HitlerKarukkavel[16]
Bloody BeggarHariharan
KanguvaAccelerator
Jolly O GymkhanaBus Conductor
2025Baby and BabyInspector Kuzhanthaivelu
AghathiyaaDouble Pandi
SabdhamArogiyam
Leg Piece
PerusuSatish
Sweetheart!Condom Brand Ambassador
Good Bad UglyConvict
Devil's Double Next LevelGopal[17]
Chennai City GangstersManda Kolaaru
Oho Enthan BabyKing
Desingu Raja 2Sundar
Muthal Pakkam[18]
Blackmail
Padaiyaanda MaaveeraaVaithi
Bison KaalamaadanArulraj
MaskAttack Arun
Revolver RitaCheetah
2026Lockdown
TN 2026Kangeyan Singaraj[19]

Other language films

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2022The WarriorrPrisonerTeluguBilingual film
2024KASubbu
MaxSebastianKannada
2025Hari Hara Veera MalluTelugu
Maine Pyar KiyaMalayalam
Karam Bhaskar
Bha Bha Ba Yogi

References

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  1. 1 2 "Doctor: From Redin Kingsley to Yogi Babu, 6 actors who shine in Sivakarthikeyan-starrer". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  2. ↑ News18 (19 March 2024). "Do You Recognise The Comedian In This Song? Hint: He's Acted In All Films Of Nelson Dilipkumar". Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. 1 2 3 "சிம்பு நினைச்சா மட்டும்தான் அது நடக்கும்..! - 'கோகோ' ரெடின்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  4. ↑ "Redin Kingsley discusses the humour of 'Doctor' and why he felt validated when Vadivelu called him for 'Naai Sekar'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Sivakarthikeyan was part of Simbu's shelved 'Vettai Mannan'". The Times of India. Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "ரெடின் கிங்ஸ்லி: 'டாக்டர்' தந்த நம்பிக்கை... அடுத்த நட்சத்திர நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் ரெடி!". Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "When Vadivelu appreciated Redin Kingsley!". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "'நாய்சேகர் ரிட்டர்ன்ஸ்' படத்தில் இணைந்த 'டாக்டர்' பட பிரபலம்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  9. ↑ "I Also Have Money: Sangeetha V On Criticism About Her Marriage To Redin Kingsley". News 18. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly crosses the Rs 200 crore mark at global box office". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Actor Redin Kingsley ties the knot with small screen actress Sangeetha!". The Times of India. 10 December 2023. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "Redin Kingsley: இளவரசி பிறந்திருக்கிறாள் - மகிழ்ச்சியில் ரெடின் கிங்ஸ்லி -சங்கீதா தம்பதி". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 3 April 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "'Minnal Murali' and 'Doctor' win big in 'SIIMA 2022'. Check out the details here!". The Times of India. 12 September 2022.
  14. ↑ "Ananda Vikatan Cinema-Awards 2020-21-2022-is-back".
  15. ↑ M, Narayani (29 March 2024). "The Boys Movie Review: Plenty of horrors in this unfunny adult comedy". Cinema Express.
  16. ↑ "New Release Date Announced For Vijay Antony's Hitler". Times Now. 31 August 2024.
  17. ↑ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (16 May 2025). "'Devil's Double Next Level' movie review: Santhanam's barely funny, least scary addition to an uneven franchise". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  18. ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (26 July 2025). "Muthal Pakkam Trailer: Vetri is back as a cop on a manhunt". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "Natty-starrer TN 2026's teaser released". IANS News. 2 April 2026.
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