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Nag Ashwin

Film Director, Screenwriter

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Updated on: 24 Jun 2025

Nag Ashwin was born on April 23, 1986, in Hyderabad. He studied Mass Communication at Manipal and later learned film direction in New York. He started as an assistant director and acted in small roles before making his own short film in 2013. His first feature, Yevad...

Nag Ashwin Bio

Full Name Nag Ashwin Reddy
Profession Film Director, Screenwriter
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Birthplace Hyderabad
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Marital Status Married
Spouse Priyanka Dutt
Parents:
Father
Jayaram Reddy
Mother
Jayanthi Reddy
Debut: Movie - Yevade Subramanyam
Upcoming Movies: Kalki 2
Quotes:

“ I was very careful not to mess up Savitri’s story… we spent eight months on research and scripting.“

“ I work on instinct—I knew Kaerthy would get into the role completely.“

“ Prabhas believed in Kalki 2898 AD from the start… it was a massive movie for us.“

Awards:

Nandi Award (2015)

  • Best Debut Director: Winner for Yevade Subramanyam

National Film Award (2018)

  • Best Feature Film: Winner for Mahanati

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He is a Telugu film director and screenwriter, known for Yevade Subramanyam, Mahanati, and sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD.

He studied Mass Communication at Manipal, then attended New York Film Academy.

He began as assistant director to Sekhar Kammula and made his directorial debut with Yevade Subramanyam in 2015.

Mahanati (2018) won national and Filmfare awards, and Kalki 2898 AD (2024) is a pan-India sci-fi blockbuster.

Trivias

  • His full name is Singireddy Nag Ashwin Reddy and he was born on 23 April 1986 in Hyderabad. 
  • He assisted on Sekhar Kammula’s films like Nenu Meeku Telusa? and Leader. 
  • Yevade Subramanyam’s shooting trip to Everest inspired the story’s theme of self-discovery.
  • His wedding in 2015 to Priyanka Dutt made him part of the renowned Dutt–Vyjayanthi film family. 
  • He donated funds (around ₹66 lakh) to transform his village school into a model institution. 
     
Disclaimer: These numbers are based on estimations and we welcome any correction and feedback from contact us.
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