Prashanth Neel Age, Wiki and Bio

Prashanth Neel

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/06/1980
Age44 years
BirthplaceHassan, Karnataka

Bio/Wiki

Profession
  • Director
  • Screenwriter

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBaldwin Boys School, Bangalore
College/UniversitySeshadripuram College
MBADropout

Personal Life

Zodiac SignGemini

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date5 May 2010

Family

WifeLikitha Reddy
Children
SonRayansh Neel
DaughterSarayu Neel
Parents
FatherSubhash Neelakantapuram
MotherBharati Subhash
Siblings
BrotherPradeep Neelakantapuram
SisterRekha Neelakantapuram

Career

Debut
FilmUgramm (2014)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Won Best Debutant Director Award at 4th SIIMA for Ugramm in 2015
  • Won Best Director Award at 8th SIIMA for K.G.F: Chapter 1 in 2019
  • Won Best Director Award at Zee Kannada Hemmeya Kanndiga Awards for K.G.F: Chapter 1 in 2019
  • Nominated for Best Director Award by 62nd Filmfare Awards South for Ugramm in 2015
  • Nominated for Best Director Award by 66th Filmfare Awards South for K.G.F: Chapter 1 in 2019

Some Lesser Known Facts

Prashanth Neel is a well-known Indian director and screenwriter in the Kannada film industry.
His surname 'Neel' is influenced by his father's roots in Neelakantapura.
Prashanth's interest in films began at a young age, leading him to pursue a professional filmmaking course.
After completing a bachelor's degree in business management, he left an MBA program to follow his passion.
His debut movie, Ugramm, emerged as one of the top-grossing Kannada films in 2014.
Prior to Ugramm, he penned the script for K.G.F and later directed the highly successful K.G.F: Chapter 1.
Prashanth Neel's upcoming directorial ventures include 'Salaar', 'NTR 30', and 'Bagheera'.
He emphasizes creating a positive and respectful atmosphere for his team members on set.
Initially hesitant about his film career, Prashanth's family now fully supports him in his achievements.