Prashanth Neel
| Prashanth Neel | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film director |
Prashanth Neel is an Indian film director who works in Kannada cinema. He made his debut with the 2014 film, Ugramm that emerged as a success commercially, also receiving praise from critics.[1]
Career
In an interview with a Kannada weekly magazine, Neel said he took to filmmaking initially for want of money, following which he completed a course in the same, eventually developing interest in it. After having completed the course, he decided to cast his brother-in-law and actor Srimurali in Aa Hudugi Neene, a screenplay that he had written during the time. After the latter expressed his concerns due to his inexperience, Neel changed his mind and began observing Srimurali's mannerisms over a period of time, and came up with the project Ugramm, an action film.[2] The film turned out to be a massive commercial success and emerged as one of the highest grossing Kannada films of 2014.[3]
Reports emerged in late-2014 and early-2015 of Neel having been signed to direct three films. The first is a sequel to Ugramm, entitled Ugramm Veeram, which would feature Srimurali reprise his role from Ugramm. His next, KGF is in its pre-production stages that features Yash in the lead role.[4] In Aahvana, Puneeth Rajkumar, would play the male lead.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ugramm | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director[6] SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Director |
| 2015 | KGF | Pre-production |
| 2015 | Ugramm Veeram | Announced |
| 2015 | Aahvana | Announced |
References
- ↑ "Ugram Success". indiaglitz.com. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ Setlur, Mukund. ""ಸಿನೆಮಾ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಕತೆ ಹೇಳುವುದಲ್ಲ"- ಪ್ರಶಾಂತ್ ನೀಲ್" [Aim of the Film is Not Narration of the Story] (in Kannada). Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ "The Top 5 Kannada films of 2014 so far". rediff.com. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ Joy, Prathibha (7 March 2015). "Yash has signed four films". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ Suresh, Sunayana (21 May 2014). "Puneeth Rajkumar to work with Engaeyum Eppothum director". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". 3 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.