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V. V. Vinayak

Indian filmmaker

Summary

Indian filmmaker

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birth_name	Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao
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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.

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. In 2003, he directed two successful films, Dil and Tagore. Tagore became a major box office success, setting records and emerging as the second highest-grossing Telugu film of its time.

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.

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).

Filmography

Year	Film	Notes
2002	Aadi	Debut Film
Chennakesava Reddy
2003	Dil
Tagore	Remake of Ramanaa
2004	Samba
2005	Bunny
2006	Lakshmi
2007	Yogi	Remake of Jogi
2008	Krishna
2010	Adhurs
2011	Badrinath
2013	Naayak
2014	Alludu Seenu
2015	Akhil
2017	Khaidi No. 150	Remake of Kaththi
2018	Inttelligent
2023	Chatrapathi	Hindi film; Remake of film of the same name

Awards

;Nandi Awards

Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director - Aadi (2002)

;Other Awards

Santhosham Best Commercial Director award By Tharun Sakibanda - Tirupathi - Krishna (2008)

References

Balach, Logesh. (9 October 2020). "Happy Birthday VV Vinayak: Ram Charan, Surender Reddy wish the director".
"Interview with VV Vinayak about Alludu Seenu - Telugu cinema actor".
(22 October 2020). "బాలకృష్ణతో 'ఆది' అలా తీయాలనుకున్నా..!".
(5 August 2014). "Vinayak to direct Chiranjeevi". Deccan Chronicle.
"Samantha's next with V.V. Vinayak". Deccan Chronicle.
(9 July 2014). "V V Vinayak picks debutant". Deccan Chronicle.
(20 July 2015). "A Rs 100-crore budget film in pipeline?". Deccan Chronicle.
K Rajani Kanth. (26 December 2003). "2003 - Year of all-time hits & mega failures for Tollywood".
Staff Reporter. (28 March 2013). "Short film to promote organ donation". The Hindu.
(2008-01-22). "Star Interviews : TC Exclusive: Interview with V.V. Vinayak".
(16 July 2021). "Hindi remake of Prabhas' Chatrapathi launched, SS Rajamouli claps first shot; see pics". [[Hindustan Times]].
(30 March 2023). "Sreenivas Bellamkonda, and VV Vinayak's, Hindi remake of Prabhas-Rajamouli's Telugu film 'Chatrapathi' power-packed teaser unveiled..!". [[The Times of India]].
"Telugu cinema Article - Nandi Jury choices and Jeevi Reviews". idlebrain.com.

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