Nag Ashwin Biography,Age,Date of Birth,Hit Movies, Spouse, Net-Worth

Nag Ashwin: A Cinematic Journey

 

 

Nag Ashwin Reddy, popularly known as Nag Ashwin, is a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter renowned for his contributions to Telugu cinema. Born on April 23, 1986, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Ashwin has carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his distinctive storytelling and visionary direction.

Early Life and Education

Nag Ashwin was born into a Telugu family to parents Jayaram and Jayanthi Reddy, both of whom are doctors. He has a younger sister, Nikhila Reddy, who pursued a career in medicine. Ashwin’s family has roots in the Kurnool district. He completed his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Manipal Institute of Communication. To further hone his filmmaking skills, Ashwin attended a Film Direction course at the New York Film Academy.

Personal Information

Detail	Information
Full Name	Nag Ashwin Reddy
Date of Birth	April 23, 1986
Place of Birth	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Gender	Male

Career Beginnings

Nag Ashwin began his career in the film industry as an assistant director. He worked on films like Nenu Meeku Telusa…? (2008), Leader (2010), and Life Is Beautiful (2012). These experiences provided him with valuable insights into the filmmaking process and set the stage for his directorial debut.

Directorial Debut and Breakthrough

In 2015, Nag Ashwin made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age philosophical drama Yevade Subramanyam. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews and eventually gained a cult following. Ashwin’s unique narrative style and philosophical undertones in the film earned him the Nandi Award for Best Debut Director.

Mahanati: A Cinematic Masterpiece

Nag Ashwin’s most notable work to date is the biographical film Mahanati (2018), also known as Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil. The film chronicles the life of yesteryear actress Savitri, played by Keerthy Suresh, and features an ensemble cast including Dulquer Salmaan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

Mahanati received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including:

• Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 66th National Film Awards
• Equality in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2018
• Zee Cine Award – Telugu for Best Director
• Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu at the 66th Filmfare Awards South

The film was also showcased in the Indian Panorama Mainstream section at the 49th International Film Festival of India.

Professional Life

Company/Organization	Position	Duration	Responsibilities
Various Films	Assistant Director	2008-2012	Assisting in direction
Self-Directed Films	Director	2013-Present	Directing and Screenwriting

Recent Projects and Future Endeavors

In 2021, Nag Ashwin contributed to the Netflix anthology Pitta Kathalu. He also produced the comedy-drama Jathi Ratnalu, which was well-received by audiences.

Ashwin’s upcoming project, Kalki 2898 AD (previously known as Project K), is a highly anticipated science fiction action film featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani. With a budget of 600 crore, it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. The film’s release, initially slated for May 2024, has been postponed to June 27, 2024, due to the state and central elections.

Personal Life

Nag Ashwin married Priyanka Dutt, the daughter of renowned producer C. Ashwini Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies, on December 6, 2015. The couple has a son named Rishi.

Family Background

Detail	Information
Father	Jayaram Reddy (Doctor)
Mother	Jayanthi Reddy (Doctor)
Siblings	1 (Younger Sister: Nikhila Reddy)
Birth Order	Elder

Personal Life

Detail	Information
Marital Status	Married
Spouse/Partner	Priyanka Dutt (Producer)
Date of Marriage	December 6, 2015
Children	1 (Son: Rishi)

Awards and Recognitions