Vikram Sirikonda is an Indian film director and screenwriter, primarily known for his works in Telugu Film Industry. Vikram is known for his screen writing to films such as Telugu Movies

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(2014), Mirapakai (2011) and

Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam ''Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Kishore Kumar Pardasani. The film stars Siddharth, Tamannaah, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, and Nassar while Brahmanandam and Venu Ma ...

(2009). Vikram had won the

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(2009 Nandi award) for

(2009) movie on his debut as screenwriter.

Early life

Vikram Sirikonda was born in

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, Telangana and moved to Hyderabad in 1993 along with his family. From his childhood, Vikram had a flair for acting, story writing and dialogues and had written many stage dramas. Vikram has a bachelor's degree in engineering from BMS college, Bangalore and has a diploma in film making from

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, Delhi.

Career

After completing his studies, Vikram joined as an assistant director for ''

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'' (2003), directed by

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. Vikram continued to assist V. V. Vinayak during ''

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'' (2004) and ''

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'' (2005). In 2006, Vikram joined

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as the first assistant director, in ''

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''. He then ventured into screen-writing and had quick successes in ''

'' (2009), ''

Mirapakay ''Mirapakay'' ( Chili) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Harish Shankar. Produced by Ramesh Puppala under Yellow Flowers banner, it stars Ravi Teja, Richa Gangopadhyay, and Deeksha Seth with music scored by S. Th ...

'' (2011), and ''

'' (2014). He made his directional debut with

Ravi Teja Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju (born 26 January 1968), known professionally as Ravi Teja, is an Indian film actor and producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is known for his roles in action comedy films. He is one of the highest- ...

's ''

Touch Chesi Chudu ''Touch Chesi Chudu'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Vikram Sirikonda in his directorial debut in Telugu cinema. It features Ravi Teja, Raashi Khanna and Seerat Kapoor in the l ...

'', in 2018. It was produced by Nallamalapu Bujji and had music by

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's apprentice band,

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. However, it released to negative reviews from both the critics and audience, alike. It was a huge commercial disaster.

Filmography

Awards

* Nandi Award, Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer, 2009 for Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam * Akkineni family film award, Best Screenplay, 2009 Best Screenplay Writer for Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam

References

External links

* http://pressks.com/world/ravi-teja-next-movie-vikram-sirikonda-will-announced-days/5067/ * http://celebscinema.com/film-news/ravi-teja-next-film-race-gurram-writer-vikram-siri/2133/#comment-308 * http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Ravi-Teja-to-play-cop-in-Race-Gurram-writer-Vikram-Siris-film/articleshow/53417675.cms *
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