Vikram Sirikonda is an Indian film director and screenwriter, primarily known for his works in Telugu Film Industry. Vikram is known for his screen writing to films such as Telugu Movies Race Gurram (2014), Mirapakai (2011) and Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009). Vikram had won the best screenplay award (2009 Nandi award) for Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009) movie on his debut as screenwriter.
Early life
Vikram Sirikonda was born in Warangal, Telangana and moved to Hyderabad in 1993 along with his family. From his childhood, Vikram had a flair for acting, story writing and dialogues and had written many stage dramas. Vikram has a bachelor's degree in engineering from BMS college, Bangalore and has a diploma in film making from Asian Academy of Film & Television, Delhi.
Career
After completing his studies, Vikram joined as an assistant director for Tagore (2003), directed by V. V. Vinayak. Vikram continued to assist V. V. Vinayak during Samba (2004) and Bunny (2005). In 2006, Vikram joined Raghava Lawrence as the first assistant director, in Style.
He then ventured into screen-writing and had quick successes in Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009), Mirapakay (2011), and Race Gurram (2014). He made his directional debut with Ravi Teja's Touch Chesi Chudu, in 2018. It was produced by Nallamalapu Bujji and had music by Pritam's apprentice band, JAM8. The release received unfavorable reviews from both critics and audiences. However, the movie found success among OTT/Television audience.
Filmography
Year Film Cast Credits 2009 Konchem Ishtam Konchem KashtamSiddartha, Tamannaah BhatiaScreen Writer 2011 Mirapakay Ravi Teja, Richa Gangopadhyaay, Deeksha Seth Screen Writer2014Race GurramAllu Arjun, Shruti HaasanScreen Writer 2018 Touch Chesi ChuduRavi Teja, Raashi Khanna, Seerat Kapoor Director2023Bhola ShankarChiranjeevi, Keerthy Suresh, Tammana bhatiaAssociate Writer2023The Bomb Man (Netflix) - Yet to be decided by Arka Media WorksScreen Writer
Awards Nandi Award, Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer, 2009 for Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam Akkineni family film award, Best Screenplay, 2009 Best Screenplay Writer for Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam
References
External links http://pressks.com/world/ravi-teja-next-movie-vikram-sirikonda-will-announced-days/5067/ http://celebscinema.com/film-news/ravi-teja-next-film-race-gurram-writer-vikram-siri/2133/#comment-308 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Ravi-Teja-to-play-cop-in-Race-Gurram-writer-Vikram-Siris-film/articleshow/53417675.cms
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