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Prashanth Neel

Director, Screenwriter

Born: 04 June 1980 (age 45 years), Hassan, Karnataka, India

NET Worth: ~5 MN USD (RS 40cr)

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Updated on: 05 Jun 2025

Prashanth Neelakantapuram is an acclaimed Indian film director and screenwriter, also considered one of the biggest directors of Kannada cinema as well as Indian cinema. He made his directorial debut with Ugramm (2014). Later, he went on to direct some intensely succ...

Prashanth Neel Bio

Full Name Prashanth Neel
Profession Director, Screenwriter
Height (approx.) 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.) 75 kg
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Black
Date Of Birth Wednesday, 04 Jun 1980
Age 45
Birthplace Hassan, Karnataka, India
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Nationality Indian
Hometown Hassan, Karnataka, India
Religion Hinduism
Ethnicity Telugu
Marital Status Married
Spouse Likitha Reddy
Parents:
Father
Subhash Neelakantapuram
Mother
Bharati Subhash
Siblings: Vidya Neel, Pradeep Neel
Cousin: Aadarsh Balakrishna , Raghu Veera Reddy
Children Rayansh Neel
Net Worth ~5 MN USD (RS 40cr)
Debut: First Film (Director) - Ugramm
Quotes:

“ The human element is the first thing that we should put in a big movie. When you talk about larger-than-life movies, that human element binds everything together. “

“ I never thought I would direct a film one day. It just happened because I was trying to write a story for someone else, and it led me here. “

“ I believe audiences connect more with emotion than logic. You give them a reason to root for a character emotionally, and they will follow him anywhere. “

“ Violence is just a narrative tool in KGF. What really drives the film is ambition and emotion. “

“ I don’t believe in making pan-India films. I believe in making honest stories. If the story is true to its emotion, it will reach across languages “

Awards:

National Film Awards (2024)

  • Best feature film in Kannada: Winner for KGF Chapter 2

SIIMA Awards (2015)

  • Best Debut Director – Kannada: Winner for Ugramm

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Prashanth Neel Filmography

Latest Movies - 3
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
22 Dec 2023
NA
NA
₹617 cr
3/5
6.6/10
14 Apr 2023
100 cr
NA
₹739.73 cr
3/5
8.19/10
14 Apr 2022
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

Prashanth Neel FAQ

Prashanth Neel is a South Indian movie director and screenwriter.

The latest film of Prashanth Neel is Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire.

The net worth of Prashanth Neel is around Rs 40 crore.

Did You Know

Favourite Things
Food Dosa and Chicken

Trivias

  • Before becoming a director, Prashanth Neel worked as an assistant director and scriptwriter for Kannada films.

  • He struggled for several years in the industry before his breakthrough with Ugramm in 2014.

  • Prashanth Neel is known for writing his own scripts and prefers intense action dramas with strong emotional core.

  • He reportedly took 8 years from his first idea to complete the KGF chapter 1 and 2 saga.

  • Despite his fame, he keeps a low profile and rarely gives interviews or appears on television.

Disclaimer: These numbers are based on estimations and we welcome any correction and feedback from contact us.
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