Vikas (actor)
Vikas | |
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 Vikas in 2017 | |
| Born | 9 February Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, film director |
| Years active | 1997 –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.
Vikas wrote the story of Doddmane Huduga starring Puneeth Rajkumar which was a commercial success. He was nominated for the best debutant director for the 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 Raj Pathipati. It is a fantasy film which has a tagline "Love story of a Ghost".[13] The film is in the final stages of Post-production.
Filmography
| † | 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
- ^ "Vijay Back In Form With Jayammana Maga". www.filmibeat.com. 21 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Jayamma's daddy is back - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vikas plays leading man". The Hindu.
- ^ a b c "Nandi Preview, Nandi Story & Synopsis, Nandi Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
- ^ "Jackie Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Jackie by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ a b "Drama Preview, Drama Story & Synopsis, Drama Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
- ^ "Vikas debut Jayammana Maga a BO hit?". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Tantri, Balraj (16 August 2013). "Jayammana Maga Review". www.filmibeat.com.
- ^ "Jayammana Maga Movie Review| Jayammana Maga Movie Review Rating| Kannada Movie Reviews". Bharatstudent.
- ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". Cinema Express.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Satiating the director is a difficult task". Deccan Herald. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ "Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Filmmaker Ravi Kiran Vikas to make his debut as a lead in 'Kanadante Mayavadanu' - Times of India". The Times of India.
External links
- Vikas at IMDb