V. V. Vinayak


Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao, better known as V. V. Vinayak, 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 film)|Aadi], 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 film)|Bunny], Lakshmi, Krishna, Adhurs, Naayak, and Khaidi No. 150. 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, [East Godavari district|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. He later worked with director Sagar on Amma Donga and collaborated with him on six films.
Vinayak also worked as an assistant to Krishna Reddy">Krishna (2008 film)">Krishna Reddy on Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam and to Kranthi Kumar on Paadutha Theeyaga and 9 Nelalu.

Filmography

YearFilmNotes
2002AadiDebut Film
2002Chennakesava Reddy
2003Dil
2003TagoreRemake of Ramanaa
2004Samba
2005Bunny
2006Lakshmi
2007YogiRemake of Jogi
2008Krishna
2010Adhurs
2011Badrinath
2013Naayak
2014Alludu Seenu
2015Akhil
2017Khaidi No. 150Remake of Kaththi
2018Inttelligent
2023ChatrapathiHindi film; Remake of film of the same name

Awards

;Nandi Awards
;Other Awards