Sandeep Vanga | |
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![]() Vanga in Dallas during his 2023 US tour | |
Born | Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India | 25 December 1981
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Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse |
Manisha Reddy (m. 2014) |
Children | 2 |
Sandeep Reddy Vanga (pronounced [sˈændiːp ɹˈɛdi vˈæŋɡə]) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and editor known for his works in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He is known for his gritty and intense dramas, with a blend of dark psychological themes and complex characters. Vanga made his screenwriting and directing debut with the 2017 Telugu-language romantic drama film Arjun Reddy. It was a critical and commercial success, gaining him recognition especially among youth. He continued his success with its Hindi-language remake, Kabir Singh (2019), which went on to become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time. Vanga's prominence increased with the Hindi-language action-drama film Animal (2023), which broke several box office records and emerged as the 9th highest-grossing Indian film and the highest-grossing A rated Indian film of all time.[1]