Sandeep Reddy Vanga: A creative director with courage

Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Sandeep Reddy Vanga is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and editor who works primarily in Telugu and Hindi cinema.

Debut and recognition

Vanga made his directorial debut with the Telugu film Arjun Reddy in 2017, starring Vijay Deverakonda. The film became a commercial success and critically acclaimed, establishing Vanga as a talented filmmaker.

Bollywood success

He followed up with the Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy, titled Kabir Singh in 2019, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. Kabir Singh was an even bigger commercial hit than the original, ranking among the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time.

Known for

Vangas films are known for their intense and raw themes, exploring complex emotions like anger, passion, and grief. He often incorporates dark humor and edgy content into his narratives.

Controversies

Some of Vangas films, particularly Kabir Singh, have been criticized for their portrayal of toxic masculinity and glorification of violence.

Awards

Despite the controversies, Vanga has been recognized for his filmmaking talent, winning the Best Debut Director Award (Telugu) at the South Indian International Movie Awards and the Cinegoers Award for Best Debut Director in 2018.

Recent and upcoming projects

Vangas latest release is the Hindi gangster drama Animal in 2023, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna. He is also working on another film titled Untitled Prabhas Film with actor Prabhas in the lead role.