Andhra Pradesh: From IT desk to lights, camera and action

Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi is all set to direct ‘Goodachari-2’

May 29, 2022, was a day to remember for 30-year-old Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi, one of the editors for the film “Major”. It was the special screening of the film in Visakhapatnam. Actors Adivi Sesh and Sobhitha Dhulipala, and director Sashi Kiran Tikka were thanking the audience.

Mr. Adivi Sesh announced that Mr. Vinay would be directing his next film ‘Goodachari-2’, a sequel. Tears of happiness rolled down his cheeks with Mr. Vinay’s parents sitting in the audience. However, his dream to direct a film was not an overnight success, it took eight years of hard work, sweat and passion.

A native of Rajamahendravaram and a B.Tech (CSE) graduate from Vizag, Mr. Vinay had dreamt of making a film since his college days.

However, he had to settle in an IT job at Chennai. Working for an IT firm for two years, he had directed a few short films and hoisted them on the social media platforms. His confidence received a boost after a few celebrities such as Sundeep Kishan abnd Selva Raghavan acknowledged his work.

“The was the moment that I had been waiting for. I quit the job and joined the film industry, a decision that shocked my parents. I was advised to join the industry only if I got some opportunities, not for trials. Then, I received a call letter from another IT firm with an annual salary package of ₹6 lakh. My parents convinced me again to join the job,” Mr. Vinay recalled.

Mr. Vinay was a fan of Mr. Adivi Sesh’s work since college days.. He constantly used to share his story ideas to the actor’s social media accounts.