Vikas (actor) explained

Vikas
Birth Date:9 February
Birth Place:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation: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

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

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 : 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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YearFilmRoleNotesRef
2002NandhiNandhi's friend
2004Bisi BisiVikky
2008Inthi Ninna PreethiyaNamana's brother
2010JackieParangi Seena
2011JarasandhaNews Anchor
2012DramaCo-Writer
2013KaddipudiFriday Hanumantu
2013Jayammana MagaCameoDirector[14]
2016Doddmane HudgaStory Credits
2019DK BoseCop
2019Kaanadante MaayavadanuRummy[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vijay Back In Form With Jayammana Maga. 21 August 2013. www.filmibeat.com.
  2. Web site: Jayamma's daddy is back - Times of India. The Times of India.
  3. Web site: Vikas plays leading man. The Hindu.
  4. Web site: Nandi Preview, Nandi Story & Synopsis, Nandi Kannada Movie. FilmiBeat.
  5. Web site: Jackie Movie Review : Critic Review of Jackie by Times of India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. Web site: Drama Preview, Drama Story & Synopsis, Drama Kannada Movie. FilmiBeat.
  7. Web site: Vikas debut Jayammana Maga a BO hit?. The Times of India. 13 June 2019.
  8. Web site: Jayammana Maga Review. Balraj. Tantri. 16 August 2013. www.filmibeat.com.
  9. Web site: Jayammana Maga Movie Review| Jayammana Maga Movie Review Rating| Kannada Movie Reviews. Bharatstudent.
  10. Web site: Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu. Cinema Express.
  11. Web site: SIIMA 2014 Kannada Nominations: Sudeep, Yash, Darshan, Upendra and Shivarajkumar Rated as Best Actors. Nicy. V.P. 21 July 2014. International Business Times, India Edition.
  12. Web site: Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu. The New Indian Express.
  13. Web site: Satiating the director is a difficult task. 4 August 2016. Deccan Herald. 14 June 2019.
  14. Web site: Jayammana Maga Movie Review : Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  15. Web site: Filmmaker Ravi Kiran Vikas to make his debut as a lead in 'Kanadante Mayavadanu' - Times of India. The Times of India.