V. V. Vinayak (born 9 October 1974) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu films. He is known for directing action comedy and masala films.[4][5]

Vinayak made his directorial debut with the 2002 film Aadi starring Jr. NTR which was a commercial success.[citation needed] He received the state Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director for his work in the film.[6] In 2003, Vinayak directed two box office hits Dil starring Nithiin and Tagore starring Chiranjeevi which was screened at the 2006 IIFA Awards held in Dubai.[7]

His other successful films include Bunny (2005), Lakshmi (2006), Krishna (2008), Adhurs (2010), Naayak (2013), and Khaidi No. 150 (2017). In 2013, Vinayak directed a Short film to promote Organ Donation.[8]

Early life

Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao, better known as V. V. Vinayak was born on 9 October 1969 in Chagallu of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His family owned a cinema hall.

E. V. V. Satyanarayana was a leading director at the time and hailed from Vinayak's neighbouring village Dommeru. He completed intermediate from his Elder mother house (Dommeru). At the time of his studies he was very much inspired from EVV Satyanarayana garu and his own house is beside the street of his Elder mother house (Chevvuri Venkata Rao). After completion of education, he was convinced his father and joined E. V. V. Satyanarayana as an assistant for the film Abbayigaru (1993). Later, he joined director Sagar of has an assistant for the film Amma Donga (1995) and worked with him for six films. Then, he assisted S. V. Krishna Reddy on Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam (2000). He also assisted Kranthi Kumar on Paadutha Theeyaga (1998) and 9 Nelalu (2000).[9]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of V. V. Vinayak film credits
Year Film Director Writer Notes
2002 Aadi Yes Yes Debut Film
Chennakesava Reddy Yes Yes
2003 Dil Yes Yes
Tagore Yes Screenplay Remake of Ramanaa
2004 Samba Yes Screenplay
2005 Bunny Yes Yes
2006 Lakshmi Yes Screenplay
2007 Yogi Yes Screenplay Remake of Jogi
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 Remake of Kaththi
2018 Inttelligent Yes Screenplay
2023 Chatrapathi Yes No Hindi film; Remake of Chatrapathi [10][11]

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. ^ Staff Reporter (28 March 2013). "Short film to promote organ donation". The Hindu.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Hindi remake of Prabhas' Chatrapathi launched, SS Rajamouli claps first shot; see pics". Hindustan Times. 16 July 2021.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Telugu cinema Article - Nandi Jury choices and Jeevi Reviews". idlebrain.com.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V.V._Vinayak
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