Vikas (actor)

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Vikas
Vikas Actor.jpg
Vikas in 2017
Born9 February
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
OccupationActor, writer, film director
Years active1997 –present

Vikas (born 9 February) is an Indian actor, director and writer who works predominantly in Karnataka Film Industry.

Personal life[]

Vikas was born on 9 February in Bangalore, Karnataka. His major claim to fame was directing Jayammana Maga for Duniya Vijay which was a blockbuster.[1] He is currently acting in the movie Kanadante Mayavadanu (poster) which is slated to be released in the last quarter of 2019.

Career[]

Vikas started as an assistant director in Television Serials, fell in love with the editing machine the first time he saw it and became an editor.[2] Directors working with him offered character roles in serials. Television Serials like Kadambari and guptagamini gave him recognition as an actor. [3] Vikas made his film debut with the film Nandhi Starring Sudeep where he plays as Sudeep's friend.[4] He assisted director Duniya Soori for Jackie (2010) where he also played the role of an antagonist "Parangi Seena" in the movie.[5] He assisted the film maker Yogaraj Bhat and co-wrote the film Drama where he was credited for writing the screenplay as "ravikiran".[6] He directed Jayammana Maga starring Duniya Vijay which went on to become a blockbuster.[7] The subject dealt with occult and black magic. The response from critics was equally good. filmibeat gave it a rating of 4/5 stars. stating that the movie was not be missed.[8] Times of India rated it a 3.5/5 and said Vikas has proved that he can be a part of the list of talented directors in sandalwood. Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India Bharatstudent rated it 3.25/5 stating that the presentation was rich and the narrative was energetic.[9] He has played a character role in Kaddipudi.[10]

Vikas wrote the story of Doddmane Huduga starring Puneeth Rajkumar which was a commercial success. He was nominated for the best debutant director for South Indian International Movie Awards in the year 2014.[11]

At present, Vikas is acting in the movie Kaanadante Maayavadanu.[12] He has penned the story along with the debutante Director . It is a fantasy film which has a tag line "Love story of a Ghost".[13] The film is the final stages of Post-production.

Filmography[]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref
2002 Nandhi Nandhi's friend [4]
2004 Bisi Bisi Vikky
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Namana's brother [2]
2010 Jackie Parangi Seena
2011 Jarasandha News Anchor
2012 Drama Co-Writer [6]
2013 Kaddipudi Friday Hanumantu
2013 Jayammana Maga Cameo Director [14]
2016 Doddmane Hudga Story Credits [4]
2019 DK Bose Cop
2019 Kaanadante Maayavadanu Rummy [15]

References[]

  1. ^ "Vijay Back In Form With Jayammana Maga". www.filmibeat.com. 21 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Jayamma's daddy is back - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Vikas plays leading man". The Hindu.
  4. ^ a b c "Nandi Preview, Nandi Story & Synopsis, Nandi Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
  5. ^ "Jackie Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Jackie by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. ^ a b "Drama Preview, Drama Story & Synopsis, Drama Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
  7. ^ "Vikas debut Jayammana Maga a BO hit?". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  8. ^ Tantri, Balraj (16 August 2013). "Jayammana Maga Review". www.filmibeat.com.
  9. ^ "Jayammana Maga Movie Review| Jayammana Maga Movie Review Rating| Kannada Movie Reviews". Bharatstudent.
  10. ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
  11. ^ V.P, Nicy (21 July 2014). "SIIMA 2014 Kannada Nominations: Sudeep, Yash, Darshan, Upendra and Shivarajkumar Rated as Best Actors". International Business Times, India Edition.
  12. ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
  13. ^ "Satiating the director is a difficult task". Deccan Herald. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  15. ^ "Filmmaker Ravi Kiran Vikas to make his debut as a lead in 'Kanadante Mayavadanu' - Times of India". The Times of India.

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