Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Sandeep Vanga
Vanga in Dallas during his 2023 US tour
Born (1981-12-25) 25 December 1981 (age 42)
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • editor
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Manisha Reddy
(m. 2014)
Children2

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 200 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 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.

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.