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Vikas (actor)

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Vikas
Vikas in 2017
Born9 February
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, film director
Years active1997 –present

Vikas (born 9 February) is an Indian actor, director, and writer who works predominantly in Karnataka Film Industry.

Career

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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.[1] Directors working with him offered character roles in serials. Television Serials like Kadambari and Guptagamini gave him recognition as an actor.[2] Vikas made his film debut with the film Nandhi Starring Sudeep where he plays Sudeep's friend.[3] He assisted director Duniya Soori for Jackie (2010) where he also played the role of an antagonist "Parangi Seena" in the movie.[4] He assisted the filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat and co-wrote the film Drama where he was credited for writing the screenplay as "ravikiran".[5] He directed Jayammana Maga starring Duniya Vijay which went on to become a blockbuster.[6] The subject dealt with occult and black magic. The response from critics was equally good. The Times of India rated it a 3.5/5 and said Vikas has proved that he can be a part of the list of talented directors in Sandalwood.[7] He has played a character role in Kaddipudi.[8]

In 2020, he acted in the movie Kaanadante Maayavadanu.[9] He has penned the story along with the debutante director Raj Pathipati. It is a fantasy film.[10]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref
2002 Nandhi Nandhi's friend [3]
2004 Bisi Bisi Vikky
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Namana's brother [1]
2010 Jackie Parangi Seena
2011 Jarasandha News Anchor
2013 Kaddipudi Friday Hanumantu
Jayammana Maga Cameo Also director
Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Kannada 		[11]
2019 DK Bose Cop
Kaanadante Maayavadanu Rummy Also co-writer [12]

As writer and director

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Year Film Writer Director Ref
2012 Drama Yes No [5]
2013 Jayammana Maga Yes Yes [11]
2016 Doddmane Hudga Story No [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jayamma's daddy is back - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Vikas plays leading man". The Hindu.
  3. ^ a b c "Nandi Preview, Nandi Story & Synopsis, Nandi Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
  4. ^ "Jackie Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Jackie by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  5. ^ a b "Drama Preview, Drama Story & Synopsis, Drama Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
  6. ^ "Vikas debut Jayammana Maga a BO hit?". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  7. ^ Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India
  8. ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". Cinema Express.
  9. ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
  10. ^ "Satiating the director is a difficult task". Deccan Herald. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  12. ^ "Filmmaker Ravi Kiran Vikas to make his debut as a lead in 'Kanadante Mayavadanu' - Times of India". The Times of India.
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