V. V. Vinayak

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V. V. Vinayak
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Vinayak at the teaser trailer launch event of Ammammagarillu in 2018.
Born
Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao [1]

(1974-10-09) 9 October 1974 (age 50) [2]
Chagallu, Andhra Pradesh, India [3]
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter

Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao, better known as V. V. Vinayak (born 9 October 1974), is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is recognised for directing action dramas and action comedies. [4] [5]

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Vinayak made his directorial debut with Aadi (2002), which was a commercial blockbuster. His work on the film earned him the Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director. [6] In 2003, he directed two successful films, Dil and Tagore . [7] Tagore became a major box office success, setting records and emerging as the second highest-grossing Telugu film of its time. [8]

He continued to deliver successful films, including Bunny (2005), Lakshmi (2006), Krishna (2008), Adhurs (2010), Naayak (2013), and Khaidi No. 150 (2017). In 2013, Vinayak also directed a short film to promote organ donation. [9]

Early life

V. V. Vinayak, was born on 9 October 1969 in Chagallu, Andhra Pradesh. His family owned a cinema hall, which influenced his early interest in films. Director E. V. V. Satyanarayana hailed from the nearby village of Dommeru. Vinayak completed his intermediate education while staying at his aunt's house in Dommeru.

After completing his education, he convinced his father to allow him to pursue a career in films. He began his career as an assistant director to E. V. V. Satyanarayana on Abbayigaru (1993). He later worked with director Sagar on Amma Donga (1995) and collaborated with him on six films.

Vinayak also worked as an assistant to S. V. Krishna Reddy on Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam (2000) and to Kranthi Kumar on Paadutha Theeyaga (1998) and 9 Nelalu (2000). [10]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
List of V. V. Vinayak film credits
YearFilmDirectorWriterNotes
2002 Aadi YesYesDebut Film
Chennakesava Reddy YesYes
2003 Dil YesYes
Tagore YesScreenplayRemake of Ramanaa
2004 Samba YesScreenplay
Kuthu NoStoryRemake of Dil
2005 Bunny YesYes
2006 Lakshmi YesScreenplay
2007 Yogi YesScreenplayRemake of Jogi
2008 Krishna YesScreenplay
2010 Adhurs YesScreenplay
2011 Badrinath YesScreenplay
2013 Naayak YesScreenplay
2014 Alludu Seenu YesScreenplay
2015 Akhil YesScreenplay
2017 Khaidi No. 150 YesScreenplayRemake of Kaththi
2018 Inttelligent YesScreenplay
2023 Chatrapathi YesNo Hindi film; Remake of the 2005 Telugu film of the same name [11] [12]

Awards

Nandi Awards
Other Awards

References

  1. ↑ "బాలకృష్ణతో 'ఆది' అలా తీయాలనుకున్నా..!". Eenadu (in Telugu). 22 October 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  2. ↑ Balach, Logesh (9 October 2020). "Happy Birthday VV Vinayak: Ram Charan, Surender Reddy wish the director". India Today. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  3. ↑ "Interview with VV Vinayak about Alludu Seenu - Telugu cinema actor". Idlebrain.com . Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Vinayak to direct Chiranjeevi". Deccan Chronicle. 5 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Samantha's next with V.V. Vinayak". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 27 January 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "V V Vinayak picks debutant". Deccan Chronicle. 9 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "A Rs 100-crore budget film in pipeline?". Deccan Chronicle. 20 July 2015.
  8. ↑ K Rajani Kanth (26 December 2003). "2003 - Year of all-time hits & mega failures for Tollywood". Business Standard . Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  9. ↑ Staff Reporter (28 March 2013). "Short film to promote organ donation". The Hindu.
  10. ↑ "Star Interviews : TC Exclusive: Interview with V.V. Vinayak". Telugucinema.com . 22 January 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  11. ↑ "Hindi remake of Prabhas' Chatrapathi launched, SS Rajamouli claps first shot; see pics". Hindustan Times . 16 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "Sreenivas Bellamkonda, and VV Vinayak's, Hindi remake of Prabhas-Rajamouli's Telugu film 'Chatrapathi' power-packed teaser unveiled..!". The Times of India . 30 March 2023.
  13. ↑ "Telugu cinema Article - Nandi Jury choices and Jeevi Reviews". idlebrain.com.
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