Prashanth Neel
Prashanth Neel | |
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 Neel in 2022 | |
| Born | Prashanth Neelakantapuram 4 June 1980 |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse |
Likitha Reddy (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Prashanth Neelakantapuram (born 4 June 1980), commonly known as Prashanth Neel, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Kannada and Telugu films. He debuted with the action-thriller Ugramm (2014) and later directed the KGF franchise (2018–2022), whose second part became the highest-grossing Kannada film of all-time.
Subsequently, Neel had his maiden Telugu film release with Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023). He is the recipient of a National Film Award and a SIIMA Award.