V. V. Vinayak | |
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) Vinayak at the teaser release event of the film Ammammagarillu (2018) | |
| Born | Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao[1] 9 October 1974[2] Chagallu, Andhra Pradesh, India[3] |
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Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao (born 9 October 1974), better known as V. V. Vinayak, is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu Cinema. Known for making masala and action comedy films,[4][5] Vinayak made his film debut with the 2002 melodrama film Aadi starring NTR Jr. which was a commercial success.[6][7]
Vinayak received the state Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director for his work in the film. The film was subsequently remade in Tamil as Jai.[8] In 2003, Vinayak directed two major box office hits Dil and Tagore starring Chiranjeevi. Tagore was screened at the 2006 IIFA Awards held in Dubai.[9] In 2013, Vinayak directed a Short film to promote Organ Donation.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aadi | Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director |
| Chennakeshava Reddy | ||
| 2003 | Dil | |
| Tagore | ||
| 2004 | Samba | |
| 2005 | Bunny | |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | |
| 2007 | Yogi | |
| 2008 | Krishna | |
| 2010 | Adhurs | |
| 2011 | Badrinath | |
| 2013 | Naayak | |
| 2014 | Alludu Seenu | |
| 2015 | Akhil: The Power of Jua | |
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | |
| 2018 | Inttelligent |
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director - Aadi (2002)[11]
- Other Awards
- Santhosham Best Commercial Director award - Krishna (2008)[12]
References
- ^ "బాలకృష్ణతో 'ఆది' అలా తీయాలనుకున్నా..!". Eenadu (in Telugu). 22 October 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ Balach, Logesh (9 October 2020). "Happy Birthday VV Vinayak: Ram Charan, Surender Reddy wish the director". India Today. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Interview with VV Vinayak about Alludu Seenu - Telugu cinema actor". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Vinayak to direct Chiranjeevi". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Samantha's next with V.V. Vinayak". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Interview : V.V.Vinayak – I want to give Pawan Kalyan a bubbly characterization - 123telugu.com". 123telugu.com.
- ^ "Chitchat with V.V.Vinayak : NTR is interested in Adhurs 2 - 123telugu.com". 123telugu.com.
- ^ "V V Vinayak picks debutant". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "A Rs 100-crore budget film in pipeline?". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "Short film to promote organ donation". The Hindu.
- ^ "Telugu cinema Article - Nandi Jury choices and Jeevi Reviews". idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Santosham Film Awards Gallery - Telugu Cinema, Tollywood". ragalahari.com.
External links
- V. V. Vinayak at IMDb