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] |
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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[]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes |
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2002 | Aadi | Yes | Yes | |
Chennakeshava Reddy | Yes | Yes | ||
2003 | Dil | Yes | Yes | |
Tagore | Yes | Screenplay | ||
2004 | Samba | Yes | Screenplay | |
2005 | Bunny | Yes | Yes | |
2006 | Lakshmi | Yes | Screenplay | |
2007 | Yogi | Yes | Screenplay | |
2008 | Krishna | Yes | Screenplay | |
2010 | Adhurs | Yes | Screenplay | |
2011 | Badrinath | Yes | Screenplay | |
2013 | Naayak | Yes | Screenplay | |
2014 | Alludu Seenu | Yes | Screenplay | |
2015 | Akhil: The Power of Jua | Yes | Screenplay | |
2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Yes | Screenplay | |
2018 | Inttelligent | Yes | Screenplay | |
TBA | Untitled Chatrapathi remake ![]() |
Yes | Screenplay | Hindi film; filming[11] |
Awards[]
- Other Awards
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.
- ^ "Hindi remake of Prabhas' Chatrapathi launched, SS Rajamouli claps first shot; see pics". Hindustan Times. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Telugu cinema Article - Nandi Jury choices and Jeevi Reviews". idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Santosham Film Awards Gallery - Telugu Cinema, Tollywood". ragalahari.com.
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Categories:
- Living people
- Telugu film directors
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
- People from West Godavari district
- Indian film directors
- 1974 births
- Telugu screenwriters
- Indian screenwriters
- Nandi Award winners
- Santosham Film Awards winners