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.

## 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

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Notes  | Ref

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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

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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.

## External links

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* Vikas at IMDb

* "Kaanadante Maayavadanu Official Website"