Nag Ashwin Reddy :director and screenwriter of sensational movie “Kalki 2898 AD”

Nag Ashwin Reddy, an Indian film director and screenwriter, is known for his work in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut in 2015 with the film Yevade Subramanyam, a coming-of-age philosophical drama. In 2018, he directed the biographical film Mahanati, which featured Keerthy Suresh as the renowned actress Savitri. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019. Nag Ashwin himself was honored with the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu at the 66th Filmfare Awards South.

Experience the revolutionary fusion of futuristic technology and ancient mythology in ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ helmed by Nag Ashwin. This sci-fi masterpiece delves into an epic clash of good versus evil in a dystopian future setting.

Early life and education of Nag Ashwin reddy

Nag Ashwin Reddy was born into a Telugu family in  born on April 23, 1988 Hyderabad, Telangana to parents Jayaram and Jayanthi Reddy, both of whom are medical professionals. He has a younger sister named Nikhila Reddy, who also pursued a career in medicine. His maternal roots can be traced back to Visakhapatnam. Nag Ashwin Reddy received his education at The Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Subsequently, he pursued a Film Direction course at the New York Film Academy. Interestingly, he is a relative of D. Nageshwara Reddy, the esteemed founder of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG).

Career of Nag Ashwin reddy

Nag Ashwin Reddy started his professional journey as an assistant director for the movie Nenu Meeku Telusa?.Following that, he worked as an assistant director to Sekhar Kammula in Leader (2010) and Life Is Beautiful (2012), while also playing minor roles in all three films.Debut and critical acclaim.

He made his directorial debut with Yevade Subramanyam (2015), which received a mix of positive and negative reviews.

However, it became a sleeper-hit and developed a dedicated fan base after its release. In May 2016, he announced his next project, a biopic on the renowned Indian actress, Savitri, titled Mahanati. He dedicated six months to extensive research on her life.

The project  of Nag Ashwin ‘Kalki 2898 AD,

In February 2020, an announcement was made regarding his upcoming project, a science fiction action film, titled Project K, in collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies. However, the production faced a setback of one year due to the COVIDa-19 pandemic. Filming commenced in July 2021, with an impressive futuristic set constructed at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. With a staggering budget of ₹ 600 crore, it stands as one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. Prabhas was chosen as the lead actor, and subsequently, Deepika Padukone was cast opposite him. In October, it was confirmed that Amitabh Bachchan would be playing a significant role in the film. Disha Patani joined the cast in May 2022, and in June 2023, Kamal Haasan was also confirmed to be a part of the project. The film’s music was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, and Djordje Stojiljkovic handled the cinematography. Initially scheduled for release on 9 May 2024, the film’s release date was later shifted to 27 June 2024 due to state and central elections in India.

PERSONAL LIFE of Nag Ashwin

In December of 2015, Nag Ashwin tied the knot with Priyanka Dutt, the younger daughter of producer C. Aswani Dutt from Vyjayanthi Movies. They are now proud parents to a son named Rishi.

Awards of Nag Ashwin

1. Yevade Subramanyam Nandi Awards Best Debut Director.
2. Mahanati 66th Filmfare Awards South Best Director.
3. 66th National Film Awards Best Feature Film – Telugu
4. Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Director
5. Ramineni Foundation Awards Best Director