Vikas (actor)

Vikas (born 9 February) also known as Ravikiran Vishwanath, is an Indian actor, director and writer who works predominantly in Karnataka Film Industry.

Vikas
Vikas in 2017
Born9 February
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
OccupationActor, writer, film director
Years active1997 –present

Personal life

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.

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.[2] Owing to his good looks he was 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 as 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 film maker 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 be missed.[8] 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 {3.5/5}: 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 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 tag line "Love story of a Ghost".[13] The film is the final stages of Post-production.

Filmography
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Director Role Notes Ref
2002 Nandhi D. Rajendra Babu Nandhi's friend [4]
2004 Bisi Bisi Ramnath Rigvedi Vikky
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Duniya Soori Namana's brother [2]
2010 Jackie Duniya Soori Parangi Seena
2011 Jarasandha Shashank News Anchor
2012 Drama Yogaraj Bhat Co-Writer [6]
2013 Kaddipudi Duniya Soori Friday Hanumantu
2013 Jayammana Maga Vikas Cameo Director [14]
2016 Doddmane Hudga Duniya Soori Story Credits [4]
2019 DK Bose Sandeep Cop
2019 Kaanadante Maayavadanu Raj Pathipati Rummy [15]
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References
  1. "Vijay Back In Form With Jayammana Maga". www.filmibeat.com. 21 August 2013.
  2. "Jayamma's daddy is back - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. "Vikas plays leading man". The Hindu.
  4. "Nandi Preview, Nandi Story & Synopsis, Nandi Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
  5. "Jackie Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Jackie by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. "Drama Preview, Drama Story & Synopsis, Drama Kannada Movie". FilmiBeat.
  7. "Vikas debut Jayammana Maga a BO hit?". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  8. Tantri, Balraj (16 August 2013). "Jayammana Maga Review". www.filmibeat.com.
  9. "Jayammana Maga Movie Review| Jayammana Maga Movie Review Rating| Kannada Movie Reviews". Bharatstudent.
  10. "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
  11. V.P, Nicy (21 July 2014). "SIIMA 2014 Kannada Nominations: Sudeep, Yash, Darshan, Upendra and Shivarajkumar Rated as Best Actors". International Business Times, India Edition.
  12. "Director Ravikiran Vikas turns hero with Kaanadante Maayavadanu". The New Indian Express.
  13. "Satiating the director is a difficult task". Deccan Herald. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  14. "Jayammana Maga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jayammana Maga by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  15. "Filmmaker Ravi Kiran Vikas to make his debut as a lead in 'Kanadante Mayavadanu' - Times of India". The Times of India.
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