Vikas (born 9 February) is an Indian actor, director, writer and editor, who works in Kannada cinema and television.
Career Vikas made his film debut with the film Nandhi starring Sudeep where he plays Sudeep's friend. He also an acted in television soaps such as Kadambari and Gupta Gamini. He worked as an assistant director in television serials, fell in love with the editing, and became an editor starting with the serial Sadhane, which was directed by Duniya Soori.
He assisted director Duniya Soori for Jackie (2010) where he also played the role of the antagonist in the movie. He assisted the filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat and co-wrote the film Drama where he was credited for writing the screenplay. He directed Jayammana Maga starring Duniya Vijay, 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 fantasy film Kaanadante Maayavadanu. He has penned the story along with the debutante director Raj Pathipati.
Filmography +KeyDenotes films that have not yet been released YearFilmRoleNotesRef2002NandhiNandhi's friend2004Bisi BisiVikky2008Inthi Ninna PreethiyaNamana's brother2010JackieParangi Seena2011JarasandhaNews Anchor2013KaddipudiFriday HanumantuJayammana MagaAlso director; cameo appearanceNominatedSIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Kannada2019DK BoseCopKaanadante MaayavadanuRummyAlso co-writer
As director and writer +YearTitleCredited asNotesRefDirectorWriter2012 Drama credited as Ravikiran2013Jayammana Maga2016Doddmane Hudga 2019 Kaanadante Maayavadanu 2024 Karataka Damanaka
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