Vikky Varun (born Santhosh Reva; also credited as Vicky Varun) is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema. He worked as an assistant director for Duniya Soori and Yogaraj Bhat before making his debut in films with Kendasampige (2015) which earned him wide appreciations and nominations under the best debut actor category at the Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA Awards.[1]
Vikky Varun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santhosh Reva |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Early life
editHe completed his B.Com degree at the Mysore University. His strong interest towards film making made him to approach leading film directors Yogaraj Bhat and Duniya Soori and bagged the opportunity to work as an associate and later assistant director for both of them.
Career
editSoon after being employed as an associate director, Vikky assisted director Duniya Soori in films such as Jackie, Anna Bond and Kaddipudi, where he also played a brief role. He assisted Yogaraj Bhat in the film Paramathma. He considered Soori as his protege and upon his insistence, he agreed to star as a lead role in the director's offbeat film Kendasampige opposite another debutant Manvitha Harish in 2015.[2] The film went on to one among the top grossers of the year and also screened for hundred days across cinema halls. Subsequently, he was nominated for the best debut actor in both SIIMA and Filmfare Awards South.[3]
Following the success of his debut film, Vikky took a year break and chose Alemari fame Santhu's next directorial subject titled College Kumar opposite Samyuktha Hegde.[4]
Vicky acted as main lead along with Shilpa Manjunath in the unreleased Kannada movie Ranga BE, Mtech directed by Nagesh Karthi.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kaddipudi | Santhosh | Uncredited role |
| 2015 | Kendasampige | Ravindra | Debut in lead role;
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut, |
| 2017 | College Kumar | Kumara | |
| 2024 | Kaalapatthar | Shankara | Directorial debut |
References
edit- ^ "New beginnings for star". Deccan Chronicle. 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Santosh Reva in lead role with Mirchi girl in Soori's 'Kendasmpige'". Daijiworld.com.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2016 Kannada nominations: 'Kendasampige,' 'RangiTaranga' top the list". ibtimes. 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Vicky to be in Santhosh's next". The New Indian Express. 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Vicky Varun and Shilpa's film titled Ranga BE, Mtech". The New Indian Express. 28 November 2018.
External links
edit- Vikky Varum at IMDb