Vikas (actor)

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.^[1] Directors working with him offered character roles in serials. Television Serials like Kadambari and Guptagamini gave him recognition as an actor.^[2] Vikas made his film debut with the film Nandhi Starring Sudeep where he plays Sudeep's friend.^[3] He assisted director Duniya Soori for Jackie (2010) where he also played the role of an antagonist "Parangi Seena" in the movie.^[4] He assisted the filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat and co-wrote the film Drama where he was credited for writing the screenplay as "ravikiran".^[5] He directed Jayammana Maga starring Duniya Vijay which went on to become a blockbuster.^[6] 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.^[7] He has played a character role in Kaddipudi.^[8]

In 2020, he acted in the movie Kaanadante Maayavadanu.^[9] He has penned the story along with the debutante director Raj Pathipati. It is a fantasy film.^[10]