Personal info
Known for
Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
15 July
Location
Andhra Pradesh, India
Edit pageVijay Reddy
Biography
Vijay Reddy, born on July 15, 1936, in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, was a prominent Indian film director known for his extensive work in Kannada cinema.
He began his film career in 1953 as an assistant editor for B. Vittalacharya's Kannada film "Mane Tumbida Hennu."
Reddy made his directorial debut with "Rangamahal Rahasya" in 1970. He gained significant recognition for his collaborations with the legendary Kannada actor Rajkumar, directing classics such as "Gandhada Gudi" (1973), "Mayura" (1975), "Naa Ninna Mareyalare" (1976), and "Sanaadi Appanna" (1977). These films are considered milestones in Kannada cinema.
Throughout his career, Reddy directed over 50 films across various languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. His versatility and storytelling prowess earned him a respected place in the Indian film industry.
Vijay Reddy passed away on October 9, 2020, at the age of 84, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
His contributions to cinema, especially Kannada films, continue to be celebrated by audiences and filmmakers alike.
