| 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.
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.
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.
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nandhi | Nandhi's friend | ||
| 2004 | Bisi Bisi | Vikky | ||
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Namana's brother | ||
| 2010 | Jackie | Parangi Seena | ||
| 2011 | Jarasandha | News Anchor | ||
| 2012 | Drama | Co-Writer | ||
| 2013 | Kaddipudi | Friday Hanumantu | ||
| 2013 | Jayammana Maga | Cameo | Director | [14] |
| 2016 | Doddmane Hudga | Story Credits | ||
| 2019 | DK Bose | Cop | ||
| 2019 | Kaanadante Maayavadanu | Rummy | [15] | |