Vikas (born 9 February) is an Indian actor, director, and writer who works predominantly in
Karnataka Film Industry.
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.
Directors working with him offered character roles in serials. Television Serials like Kadambari and Guptagamini gave him recognition as an actor. Vikas made his film debut with the film
Nandhi Starring
Sudeep
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where he plays Sudeep's friend.
He assisted director
Duniya Soori
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for Jackie (2010) where he also played the role of an antagonist "Parangi Seena" in the movie. He assisted the filmmaker
Yogaraj Bhat
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and co-wrote the film
Drama
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where he was credited for writing the screenplay as "ravikiran".
He directed
Jayammana Maga
''Jayammana Maga'' () is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language horror thriller film directed and written by Vikas (actor), Vikas, marking his debut venture. Duniya Vijay, besides acting, makes his debut as a producer with this film along with his frie ...
starring
Duniya Vijay
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which went on to become a blockbuster. The subject dealt with occult and black magic. The response from critics was equally good. 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. He has played a character role in ''Kaddipudi''.
In 2020, he acted in the movie ''
Kaanadante Maayavadanu''. He has penned the story along with the debutante director Raj Pathipati. It is a fantasy film.
Filmography
As writer and director
References
External links
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"Kaanadante Maayavadanu Official Website"
1975 births
21st-century Indian male actors
Indian film directors
Living people