Sandeep Reddy Vanga | |
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 Vanga in Dallas during his 2023 US tour | |
| Born | 25 December 1981 |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Manisha Reddy (m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Sandeep Reddy Vanga (pronounced [sˈændiːp ɹˈɛdi vˈæŋɡə]; 25 December, 1981) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and editor known for his works in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He is known for his gritty and intense dramas, with a blend of dark psychological themes and complex characters.
Vanga made his screenwriting and directing debut with the 2017 Telugu-language romantic drama film Arjun Reddy. It was a critical and commercial success, gaining him recognition. He continued his success with its Hindi-language remake, Kabir Singh (2019), which went on to become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time. Kabir Singh also became the first A-certified Indian film to gross over ₹300 crore in India.[1]
Vanga's prominence increased with the Hindi-language action-drama film Animal (2023), which generally received mixed reviews from the critics. Nevertheless the film became a huge commercial success, broke several box office records and emerged as the 9th highest-grossing Indian film and the highest-grossing A rated Indian film of all time.[2] For Animal, Vanga was nominated for Best Director, Best Screenplay writer and Best Editor at 69th Filmfare Awards.
- ^ "Kabir Singh enters 200 crore club, first A-rated film to achieve the feat". Cinema Express. 4 July 2019. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Animal box office collection Day 8 early report: Ranbir Kapoor-starrer becomes highest grossing 'A' rated film". The Indian Express. 8 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.