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

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. 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

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. In 2003, he directed two successful films, '' Dil'' and ''

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''. ''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), ''

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'' (2006), ''

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'' (2008), ''

Adhurs ''Adhurs'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Kona Venkat. Produced by Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role alongside Nayanthara and ...

'' (2010), ''

Naayak ''Naayak'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Akula Siva. The film was produced by DVV Danayya and presented by S. Radha Krishna under the banner Universal Media. The f ...

'' (2013), and '' Khaidi No. 150'' (2017). In 2013, Vinayak also directed a short film to promote

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Early life

V. V. Vinayak, was born on 9 October 1969 in Chagallu,

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. 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 ''Abbayigaru'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by M. Narasimha Rao under Raasi Movies and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Venkatesh (actor), Venkatesh and Meena (actress), Meena, with mu ...

'' (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

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on ''Paadutha Theeyaga'' (1998) and '' 9 Nelalu'' (2000).

Filmography

Awards

;

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- '' Aadi'' (2002) ;Other Awards *Santhosham Best Commercial Director award By Tharun Sakibanda - Tirupathi - ''

'' (2008)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vinayak, V V Living people Telugu film directors 21st-century Indian people Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh Film directors from Andhra Pradesh Film people from West Godavari district Indian film directors 1974 births Telugu screenwriters Indian screenwriters Nandi Award winners Santosham Film Awards winners Gaddar Telangana Film Awards winners