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 49)[2]
Occupation
  • Film director
  • screenwriter

Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao (born 9 October 1974), better known as V. V. Vinayak, is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu films. Known for directing masala and action comedy films,[4][5] Vinayak made his film debut with the 2002 film Aadi starring Jr. NTR which was a commercial success.[6][7]

Vinayak received the state Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director for his work in the film. The film was subsequently remade in Tamil as Jai.[8] In 2003, Vinayak directed two box office hits Dil starring Nithiin and Tagore starring Chiranjeevi. Tagore was screened at the 2006 IIFA Awards held in Dubai.[9] In 2013, Vinayak directed a Short film to promote Organ Donation.[10]

Filmography[edit]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Director Writer Notes
2002 Aadi Yes Yes
Chennakesava Reddy Yes Yes
2003 Dil Yes Yes
Tagore Yes Screenplay
2004 Samba Yes Screenplay
2005 Bunny Yes Yes
2006 Lakshmi Yes Screenplay
2007 Yogi Yes Screenplay
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
2018 Inttelligent Yes Screenplay

Awards[edit]

Nandi Awards
Other Awards
  • Santhosham Best Commercial Director award - Krishna (2008)[12]

References[edit]

  1. "బాలకృష్ణతో 'ఆది' అలా తీయాలనుకున్నా..!". Eenadu (in తెలుగు). 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. "Samantha's next with V.V. Vinayak". Deccan Chronicle.
  6. "Interview : V.V.Vinayak – I want to give Pawan Kalyan a bubbly characterization - 123telugu.com". 123telugu.com.
  7. "Chitchat with V.V.Vinayak : NTR is interested in Adhurs 2 - 123telugu.com". 123telugu.com.
  8. "V V Vinayak picks debutant". Deccan Chronicle.
  9. "A Rs 100-crore budget film in pipeline?". Deccan Chronicle.
  10. Staff Reporter. "Short film to promote organ donation". The Hindu.
  11. "Telugu cinema Article - Nandi Jury choices and Jeevi Reviews". idlebrain.com.
  12. "Santosham Film Awards Gallery - Telugu Cinema, Tollywood". ragalahari.com.

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