V. V. Vinayak
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Vinayak at the teaser trailer launch event of Ammammagarillu in 2018. | |
| Born | Gandrothu Veera Venkata Vinayaka Rao 9 October 1974 Chagallu, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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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 Telugu cinema. 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 Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director. In 2003, he directed two successful films, Dil and Tagore. 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), Lakshmi (2006), Krishna (2008), Adhurs (2010), Naayak (2013), and Khaidi No. 150 (2017). In 2013, Vinayak also directed a short film to promote organ donation.