K. V. Vijayendra Prasad

V. Vijayendra Prasad is an Indian film screenwriter and is also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

By Zainab Ashraf | Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 04:03:34 PM [IST]

K. V. Vijayendra Prasad Biography

Koduri Venkata Vijayendra Prasad, better known as V. Vijayendra Prasad was born on February 1, 1943, in Kovvur to Koduri Apparao and Koduri Achyamma.

He is a prominent Indian film screenwriter and director renowned for his contributions to Telugu cinema and Bollywood.

In 2011, he directed 'Rajanna,' which earned the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. Since 1988, Prasad has penned scripts for over 25 films, many of which achieved blockbuster status. Notable among his works are 'Baahubali' and 'RRR' in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

In 2022, Vijayendra Prasad entered politics and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

Vijayendra Prasad is married to Raja Nandini and is the proud parent of two children. He is the father of filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli and the uncle of renowned music composers M. M. Keeravani, M.M. Srilekha, Kalyani Malik, and writer S.S. Kanchi.

K. V. Vijayendra Prasad Personal Life

Full Name	K. V. Vijayendra Prasad
Date of Birth	01 Feb 1943 (Age 83)
Place of Birth	Kovvur, East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh)
Party Name	Independent
Education	Graduate
Profession	Movie Script Writer and Director
Father's Name	Koduri Apparao
Mother's Name	Koduri Achyamma
Spouse's Name	Late Raja Nandini
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

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Education Qualification of K. V. Vijayendra Prasad

K. V. Vijayendra Prasad obtained a B.Sc degree from Andhra University, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.

Interesting Facts about K. V. Vijayendra Prasad

K. V. Vijayendra Prasad is the father of filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli and uncle to music composers M. M. Keeravani, M.M. Srilekha, Kalyani Malik, and writer S.S. Kanchi.

Political Timeline of K. V. Vijayendra Prasad

2023: Became a Member of the Committee on Communications and Information Technology.
2022: Nominated to the Rajya Sabha in July 2022 and served as a member of the Committee on Water Resources from September 2022 to April 2023.

K. V. Vijayendra Prasad Early Life

2020: Vijayan
2019: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
2017: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Mersal Directed, Srivalli
2015: Bajrangi Bhaiijaan
2012: Eega
2011: Directed, Rajanna
2006: Vikramarkudu Directed, Sri Krishna
1999: Samarasimha Reddy
1994: Bobbili Simham

K. V. Vijayendra Prasad Achievements

He directed 'Rajanna' and received the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.

Additionally, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' garnered recognition for its compelling story and script, earning accolades such as the Filmfare Award for Best Story in 2016, as well as the Sony Guild Award and Screen Award for Best Story in the same year.

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