V. V. Vinayak

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Template:Short description Template:EngvarB Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Template:Wikidata image Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao, better known as V. V. Vinayak (born 9 October 1974), is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is recognised for directing action dramas and action comedies.[1][2]

Vinayak made his directorial debut with Aadi (2002), which was a commercial blockbuster. His work on the film earned him the Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director.[3] In 2003, he directed two successful films, Dil and Tagore.[4] Tagore became a major box office success, setting records and emerging as the second highest-grossing Telugu film of its time.[5]

He continued to deliver successful films, including Bunny (2005), Lakshmi (2006), Krishna (2008), Adhurs (2010), Naayak (2013), and Khaidi No. 150 (2017). In 2013, Vinayak also directed a short film to promote organ donation.[6]

Early life

V. V. Vinayak, was born on 9 October 1969 in Chagallu, Andhra Pradesh. His family owned a cinema hall, which influenced his early interest in films. Director E. V. V. Satyanarayana hailed from the nearby village of Dommeru. Vinayak completed his intermediate education while staying at his aunt's house in Dommeru.

After completing his education, he convinced his father to allow him to pursue a career in films. He began his career as an assistant director to E. V. V. Satyanarayana on Abbayigaru (1993). He later worked with director Sagar on Amma Donga (1995) and collaborated with him on six films.

Vinayak also worked as an assistant to S. V. Krishna Reddy on Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam (2000) and to Kranthi Kumar on Paadutha Theeyaga (1998) and 9 Nelalu (2000).[7]

Filmography

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List of V. V. Vinayak film credits
Year Film Director Writer Notes
2002 Aadi Yes Yes Debut Film
Chennakesava Reddy Yes Yes
2003 Dil Yes Yes
Tagore Yes Screenplay Remake of Ramanaa
2004 Samba Yes Screenplay
Kuthu No Story Remake of Dil
2005 Bunny Yes Yes
2006 Lakshmi Yes Screenplay
2007 Yogi Yes Screenplay Remake of Jogi
2008 Krishna Yes Screenplay
2010 Adhurs Yes Screenplay
2011 Badrinath Yes Screenplay
2013 Naayak Yes Screenplay
2014 Alludu Seenu Yes Screenplay
2015 Akhil Yes Screenplay
2017 Khaidi No. 150 Yes Screenplay Remake of Kaththi
2018 Inttelligent Yes Screenplay
2023 Chatrapathi Yes No Hindi film; Remake of the 2005 Telugu film of the same name[8][9]

Awards

Nandi Awards
Other Awards
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