Vikas (actor)

Indian actor

Vikas

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

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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

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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.[2] Directors working with him offered character roles in serials. Television Serials like Kadambari and Guptagamini gave him recognition as an actor.[3] Vikas made his film debut with the film Nandhi Starring Sudeep where he plays Sudeep's friend.[4] He assisted director Duniya Soori for Jackie (2010) where he also played the role of an antagonist "Parangi Seena" in the movie.[5] He assisted the filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat and co-wrote the film Drama where he was credited for writing the screenplay as "ravikiran".[6] He directed Jayammana Maga starring Duniya Vijay which went on to become a blockbuster.[7] The subject dealt with occult and black magic. The response from critics was equally good. filmibeat gave it a rating of 4/5 stars. stating that the movie was not to be missed.[8] 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. Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India Bharatstudent rated it 3.25/5 stating that the presentation was rich and the narrative was energetic.[9] He has played a character role in Kaddipudi.[10]

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

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Key  †  | Denotes films that have not yet been released

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Notes  | Ref

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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

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1. ^ "Vijay Back In Form With Jayammana Maga". www.filmibeat.com. 21 August 2013.
2. ^ a b "Jayamma's daddy is back - Times of India". The Times of India.
3. ^ "Vikas plays leading man". The Hindu.
4. ^ a b c "Nandi Preview, Nandi Story & Synopsis, Nandi Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
5. ^ "Jackie Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Jackie by Times of India" - via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
6. ^ a b "Drama Preview, Drama Story & Synopsis, Drama Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
7. ^ "Vikas debut Jayammana Maga a BO hit?". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
8. ^ Tantri, Balraj (16 August 2013). "Jayammana Maga Review". www.filmibeat.com.
9. ^ "Jayammana Maga Movie Review| Jayammana Maga Movie Review Rating| Kannada Movie Reviews". Bharatstudent.
10. ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". Cinema Express.
11. ^ 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.
12. ^ "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
13. ^ "Satiating the director is a difficult task". Deccan Herald. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
14. ^ "Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India" - via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
15. ^ "Filmmaker Ravi Kiran Vikas to make his debut as a lead in 'Kanadante Mayavadanu' - Times of India". The Times of India.

## External links

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* Vikas at IMDb

* "Kaanadante Maayavadanu Official Website"