Vishwak Sen Explained
Vishwak Sen should not be confused with Vishvaksena.
Vishwak Sen |
Birth Name: | Dinesh Naidu |
Birth Date: | 29 March 1995 |
Birth Place: | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Years Active: | 2009; 2017present |
Vishwak Sen (born Dinesh Naidu on 29 March 1995) is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut as a lead actor in 2017 with the film Vellipomakey. He made his debut as a director in 2019 with the film Falaknuma Das. His notable works are Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi (2018), (2020), Ori Devuda (2022), and his second directorial, Das Ka Dhamki (2023).
Early life
Vishwak Sen was born as Dinesh Naidu on 29 March 1995, in Hyderabad, India.[1] [2] He changed his name to Vishwak Sen prior to entering the film industry, as per numerology on the suggestion of his father, who believed he would never achieve success with his birth name.[3]
Career
Vishwak Sen made his acting debut with Bangaru Babu (2009)[4] and his lead acting debut with Vellipomakey (2017). The latter was released to above average reviews and a reviewer from The Times of India stated that "Vishwak Sen does a good job at playing Chandu and is a natural".[5] [6] In 2018, he starred in Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam of Pelli Choopulu fame. The film received positive reviews upon release and was a success at the box office.[7] [8] Sen made his directorial debut with Falaknuma Das (2019), a remake of Angamaly Diaries.[9] [10] The film released to mixed reviews, but the depiction of Old City, Hyderabad was praised.[11] [12] His next film was (2020) produced by actor Nani.[13] [14] HIT released to positive reviews from critics.[15] In 2021 he starred in Paagal alongside Nivetha Pethuraj, which received mixed reviews from critics.[16] In May 2022, he starred in Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam.[17] In October 2022, he starred in Ori Devuda along with Mithila Palkar and Asha Bhat. It is a remake of the Tamil film Oh My Kadavule.[18] The film garnered decent to mixed reviews from critics praising the performances and storyline of the film. In March 2023, his second directorial film Das Ka Dhamki, starring himself in a dual role, was released to mixed reviews from critics with praise towards Vishwak Sen's performance, music, action sequences and cinematography.[19] He was next seen in Boo that premiered on JioCinema.[20] In 2024, he starred in Gaami as an Aghora and the film opened up to positive reviews.[21]
Filmography
Accolades
Notes and References
- News: Jonnalagedda . Pranitha . Vellipomake actor Vishwak Sen talks about his journey to filmdom . . 16 January 2017 . en-US . 27 July 2020 . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419105402/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Vellipomake-actor-Vishwak-Sen-talks-about-his-journey-to-filmdom/articleshow/54880245.cms . live.
- News: Happy Birthday Vishwak Sen: Fans pour in wishes for the HIT actor on his special day . 27 January 2021 . . 29 March 2020 . en . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419105816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-vishwak-sen-fans-pour-in-wishes-for-the-hit-actor-on-his-special-day/articleshow/74871807.cms . live.
- Web site: విశ్వక్ సేన్ అసలు పేరు ఏంటో తెలుసా? . News18 Telugu . 29 April 2021 . te . Do you know Vishwak Sen's real name? . 12 August 2021 . 12 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210812171958/https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/paagal-film-hero-vishwak-sen-real-name-was-viral-on-internet-nr-855080.html . live.
- Web site: చైల్డ్ ఆర్టిస్టుగా విశ్వక్ సేన్ రెమ్యునరేషన్ మరీ అంత తక్కువా?.. అది కూడా ఆ సీనియర్ హీరో సినిమాలో.... Times Now. te. 21 February 2024.
- Web site: 'Vellipomakey' review: Simple story told well . Srivathsan . Nadadhur . 1 September 2017 . . subscription . 22 April 2020 . 12 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201112021841/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vellipomakey-is-a-sweet-little-film-that-sheds-throws-new-light-on-modern-age-relationships/article19601049.ece . live.
- Web site: Vellipomakey Movie Review : Critic review of Vellipomakey by Times of India . . 2 September 2017.
- News: Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi Movie Review : A hilarious film which takes you on a roller coaster ride and brings you the unexpected . The Times of India.
- News: 'Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi' box office collections: Tharun Bhascker's second feature film rakes in $179,263 gross in the US . . 30 June 2018 . 22 April 2020 . 6 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180706160358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/ee-nagaraniki-emaindi-box-office-collections-tharun-bhasckers-second-feature-film-rakes-in-179263-gross-in-the-us/articleshow/64804636.cms . live.
- Web site: With native flavour . Y. Sunita . Chowdhary . 19 February 2019 . . subscription . 22 April 2020 . 18 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418184406/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vishwak-sen-falaknuma-das/article26311051.ece . live.
- News: Vishwak Sen says half of the shoot is completed for his upcoming directorial Falaknuma Das . . 10 August 2018 . 28 June 2019 . 27 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190627043231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/vishwak-sen-says-50-of-shoot-is-completed-for-his-upcoming-falaknuma-das/articleshow/65355088.cms . live.
- News: Falaknuma Das movie review : A film let down by chaos and juvenility. The Times of India.
- News: Here's what Sukumar has to say about Vishwak Sen's 'Falaknuma Das' . . 4 June 2019 . 22 April 2020 . 10 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610043234/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/heres-what-sukumar-has-to-say-about-vishwak-sens-falaknuma-das/articleshow/69650134.cms . live.
- News: Watch | Teaser of Vishwak Sen-starrer 'Hit' is out . 2 January 2020 . . subscription . 22 April 2020 . 3 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200103151750/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/watch-teaser-of-vishwak-sen-starrer-hit-is-out/article30457751.ece . live.
- News: Vishwak Sen is on his mark for a 'HIT' . Sangeetha Devi . Dundoo . 19 February 2020 . . subscription . 22 April 2020 . 22 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200222135918/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vishwak-sen-talks-about-his-role-in-the-action-thriller-hit-homicide-intervention-team/article30859509.ece . live.
- News: 'HIT' movie review: This Vishwak Sen-starrer hits close to the bull's eye . Sangeetha Devi . Dundoo . 28 February 2020 . . subscription . 22 April 2020 . 2 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200402100111/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/hit-review-this-vishwak-sen-starrer-directed-by-debutant-sailesh-kolanu-is-a-riveting-thriller/article30941352.ece . live.
- Web site: Paagal Telugu Movie Review . 14 August 2021 . 26 March 2023 . 26 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326050104/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/paagal-telugu-movie-review.html . live.
- News: Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam Movie Review : Vishwak Sen shines and steals hearts as Arjun Kumar Allam . . 26 March 2023 . 22 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922151737/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ashoka-vanamlo-arjuna-kalyanam/movie-review/91370467.cms . live.
- News: 'Ori Devuda' movie review: An earnest, but unnecessary 'Oh My Kadavule' remake . . subscription . 22 October 2022 . 26 March 2023 . 26 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326050103/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ori-devuda-movie-review-an-earnest-but-unnecessary-oh-my-kadavule-remake/article66044096.ece . live.
- Web site: Das Ka Dhamki movie review: A typical commercial potboiler . 22 March 2023 . 26 March 2023 . 26 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326050103/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/das-ka-dhamki-movie-review-a-typical-commercial-potboiler-8512977/ . live.
- News: 31 May 2023 . Vishwak Sen's old Telugu film streams directly on OTT; the audience says, "It is the poor version of RGVs 'Darna Mana Hai!' . . 31 May 2023 . 0971-8257 . 31 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531174236/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishwak-sens-old-telugu-film-streams-directly-on-ott-the-audience-says-it-is-the-poor-version-of-rgvs-darna-mana-hai/articleshow/100649897. In 2024 film "Gangs of Godavari" was released with mass openings.cms . live.
- Web site: Vishwak Sen's long-delayed film aiming for Summer release . 20 March 2023 . 123telugu.com . en-US.
- News: 'Uppena' fame Krithi Shetty to romance Vishwak Sen in 'Paagal'? . . 24 March 2020 . 22 April 2020 . 2 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200402124549/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/uppena-fame-krithi-shetty-to-romance-vishwak-sen-in-paagal/articleshow/74792327.cms . live.
- Web site: Vishwak Sen becomes Arjun Kumar Allam . Telugu cinema . 4 September 2021 . 4 September 2021 . 4 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210904165033/https://telugucinema.com/news/vishwak-sen-becomes-arjun-kumar-allam . live.
- Web site: Oh My Kadavule Telugu remake titled Ori Devuda . Cinema Express . 9 November 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211129062316/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2021/nov/09/oh-my-kadavule-telugu-remake-titled-ori-devuda-27730.html . live.
- News: Namasthe Telangana . లాయర్ విశ్వామిత్ర . 31 March 2022 . 30 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220331080918/https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/vishwak-sen-as-lawyer-viswamitra-517469 . 31 March 2022 . te.
- Vishwak Sen acted in dual role.
- 1504107391595343886 . SureshKondi_ . . @VishwakSenActor' #DasKaDhamki Regular Shoot commences today in Hyderabad. Directed by the #VishwakSen himself. Co-ing @Nivetha_Tweets https://t.co/kT40zgfN1Y . Suresh . Kondi . 16 March 2022 . 8 May 2022 . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20220317140312/https://twitter.com/sureshkondi_/status/1504107391595343886 . 17 March 2022 . live.
- Web site: BOO starring Vishwak Sen, Rakul Preet, and Nivetha to have a direct release . 23 May 2023 . 26 May 2023 . en-US . 26 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230526113720/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/boo-starring-vishwaksen-rakul-preet-and-nivetha-to-have-a-direct-ott-release.html/amp . live.
- News: 'Animal' Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga Unveils The Much-Awaited Trailer Of Vishwak Sen's 'Gaami' . . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
- Web site: Vishwak sen and Sithara Entertainments VS11 is Gangs of Godavari . 31 July 2023 . Filmyfocus . 31 July 2023 . en-US.
- Web site: 10TV . Saketh . 2023-11-08 . 22వ సంతోషం సౌత్ ఇండియన్ ఫిల్మ్ అవార్డ్స్.. ఈసారి ఘనంగా గోవాలో.. . 2024-07-21 . 10TV Telugu . Telugu.