Vikas (actor)

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

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

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

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

References

  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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