Vijay (director) Facts for Kids

This page is about the Kannada film director. For the Tamil director, see A. L. Vijay.

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Born	B. Vijaya Reddy (1936-07-15)15 July 1936 Tadepalligudem, West Godavari, Madras Presidency, British India
Died	9 October 2020(2020-10-09) (aged 84) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film director, producer and screenwriter

B. Vijaya Reddy (born July 15, 1936 – died October 9, 2020), also known as Vijay Reddy or just Vijay, was a famous Indian film director. He mostly worked in Kannada cinema, making more than 50 movies! His very first movie as a director was Rangamahal Rahasya in 1970. Vijay Reddy was well-known for working often with the popular Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar. Together, they made classic films like Gandhada Gudi (1973), Mayura (1975), Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976), and Sanaadi Appanna (1977).

Who Was Vijay Reddy?
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Who Was Vijay Reddy?

Early Life and Beginnings

Vijay Reddy was born in a farming family in Tadepalligudem. This town was in the West Godavari district of what was then called Madras Presidency in British India. Later, he moved to Madras (which is now Chennai) to find work and start his career.

He began his journey in the film world as an assistant editor. He helped with a Kannada movie called Mane Tumbida Hennu, directed by B. Vittalacharya.

His Amazing Film Career

Vijay Reddy's first movie as a director was Rangamahal Rahasya in 1970. It starred Srinath and was a big hit, making him famous in the film industry. After that, he directed Modala Rathri (1970), but it wasn't as successful. His third movie, Cow Boy Kulla (1973), starring Dwarakish, did quite well.

A major turning point in his career came in 1973 with his fourth movie, Gandhada Gudi. This film was special because it was the 150th movie for Dr. Rajkumar, who was a top actor in Kannada films. It also featured Vishnuvardhan, who was becoming very popular. Gandhada Gudi became a huge milestone in Kannada cinema.

Vijay Reddy then directed five more super successful movies, all starring Dr. Rajkumar. These were Sri Srinivasa Kalyana, Mayura, Naa Ninna Mareyalare, Badavara Bandhu, and Sanaadi Appanna. He became known across India with the 1977 movie Sanaadi Appanna. In this film, the famous shehnai player Bismillah Khan actually played the instrument for the lead actor, Rajkumar! Vijay Reddy directed Rajkumar in nine movies, covering many different types of stories like myths, history, and social dramas.

He also had the unique honor of directing the 150th movies of two different big stars: Dr. Rajkumar (with Gandhada Gudi) and Vishnuvardhan (with Mojugara Sogasugara).

Vijay Reddy also helped other actors become famous. He gave Shankar Nag a strong image with the movie Auto Raja. Before that, he directed Anant Nag in Naa Ninna Bidalaare, which showed off Anant's great acting skills. He also directed two movies starring Shiva Rajkumar: Shiva Mecchida Kannappa and Gandhada Gudi Part 2. In both of these, Rajkumar made special guest appearances. Vijay Reddy even directed V. Ravichandran's very first movie, Khadeema Kallaru, where Ravichandran played a villain.

Working in Other Languages

Vijay Reddy didn't just make Kannada films. He also directed movies in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. One of his well-known Hindi films was Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge, which was a remake of his own Kannada movie Naa Ninna Mareyalare. It starred Anil Kapoor. Other Hindi movies he directed include Teri Meherbaniyan, Jawab Hum Denge, Ganga Tere Desh Mein, and Paap Ka Ant. His first Telugu movie was Srimathi.

He also produced two movies himself: Mullina Gulabi and Kunthiputra. He even started a production company called Vijaya Shekhar Productions with another director, V. Somashekhar. Together, they made several films. Vijay Reddy directed 17 Hindi films and six Telugu films, working with big stars like Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, and Mithun Chakraborty. He made a total of 48 Kannada films. His last movie as a director was Karnataka Suputhra (1996), starring Vishnuvardhan.

His Final Years

Vijay Reddy passed away on October 9, 2020, at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai.

Filmography

Here is a list of some of the Kannada movies Vijay Reddy was involved in:

Year	Title	Credited as					Notes
Year	Title	Director	Story writer	Screenplay writer	Producer	Presenter	Notes
1970	Rangamahal Rahasya	Yes	No	No	No	No	Debut film
1970	Modala Rathri	Yes	No	No	No	No
1973	Cow Boy Kulla	Yes	No	No	No	No
1973	Gandhada Gudi	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
1974	Sri Srinivasa Kalyana	Yes	No	No	No	No
1975	Mayura	Yes	No	No	No	No
1976	Naa Ninna Mareyalare	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
1976	Badavara Bandhu	Yes	No	No	No	No
1977	Sanaadi Appanna	Yes	No	No	No	No
1979	Naa Ninna Bidalaare	Yes	No	No	No	No
1979	Huliya Haalina Mevu	Yes	No	No	No	No
1980	Rama Parushurama	Yes	No	No	No	No
1980	Auto Raja	Yes	No	No	No	No
1980	Aarada Gaaya	No	No	No	No	Yes
1981	Hanabalavo Janabalavo	Yes	No	No	No	No
1981	Nee Nanna Gellalare	Yes	No	No	No	No
1982	Mullina Gulabi	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
1982	Khadeema Kallaru	Yes	No	No	No	No
1982	Chalisada Sagara	Yes	No	No	No	No
1983	Bhakta Prahlada	Yes	No	No	No	No
1984	Thaliya Bhagya	Yes	No	No	No	No
1985	Pavithra Paapi	Yes	No	No	No	No
1985	Veeradhi Veera	Yes	No	No	No	No
1985	Thayiya Hone	Yes	No	No	No	No
1985	Thayi Kanasu	Yes	No	No	No	No
1985	Mareyada Manikya	Yes	No	No	No	No
1985	Kiladi Aliya	Yes	No	No	No	No
1986	Thayiye Nanna Devaru	Yes	No	No	No	No
1987	Sathva Pareekshe	No	No	No	No	Yes
1987	Nyayakke Shikshe	No	No	No	No	Yes
1987	Huli Hebbuli	Yes	No	No	No	No
1988	Shiva Mecchida Kannappa	Yes	No	No	No	No
1989	Deva	Yes	No	No	No	No
1990	Kempu Gulabi	Yes	No	No	No	No
1992	Kaliyuga Seethe	Yes	No	No	No	No
1992	Goonda Rajya	Yes	No	No	No	No
1994	Kunti Puthra	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
1994	Gandhada Gudi Part 2	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
1995	Mojugara Sogasugara	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
1996	Karnataka Suputhra	Yes	No	No	No	No
2003	Hrudayanjali	No	No	No	No	Yes	Final film credit

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