Pranay Reddy Vanga

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Pranay Reddy Vanga
Born (1979-01-12) January 12, 1979 (age 46)
Occupation(s) Producer, Writer
Notable workAnimal, Arjun Reddy, AA 23
Relatives Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Sibling)

Pranay Reddy Vanga (born January 12, 1979)[ citation needed ] is an Indian producer and writer known for his work on Animal (2023) [1] [2] , Arjun Reddy (2017), and AA 23. He has made contributions to Indian cinema, particularly in Telugu and Hindi films. [3]

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Early Life

Pranay Reddy Vanga was born on January 12, 1979. He is the brother of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. [4] [5]

Career

Pranay Reddy Vanga began his career as a producer with the critically acclaimed Telugu film [5] Arjun Reddy in 2017. The movie, starring Vijay Deverakonda, gained widespread acclaim for its bold and raw storytelling. [6] [7]

In 2023, Pranay served as the producer and writer for Animal , a Hindi-language action-drama film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna. The film showcased a unique blend of family drama and high-octane action.

Pranay is also associated with the upcoming project AA 23 as a producer, further expanding his influence in Indian cinema. [8]

Filmography

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 Arjun Reddy ProducerTelugu film
2023Harshavardhan Rameshwar: Abrar's Entry Jamal KuduProducerMusic video
2023 Animal [2] [9] [10] [11] Producer, ScreenplayHindi film
TBAAA 23ProducerTelugu film (Pre-production)

Awards and Nominations

Awards and Nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultShared with
2018 Filmfare Awards South Best Film (Telugu) Arjun Reddy NominatedN/A
2024 Filmfare Awards Best Screenplay Animal Nominated Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Suresh Bandaru

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