New Delhi: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s father V Vijayendra Prasad, who is widely respected for his works in "RRR" and "Bahubali", was elected Rajya Sabha member on Thursday after he was nominated in the category of eminent persons by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Vijayendra Prasad has written films like "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", and "Manikarnika" among many others, and is said to be "undisputedly" one of the biggest writer in the film industry today.
He is a screenwriter who has made immense contribution to Indian cinema and is known for his works in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi cinema.
Taking to Twitter, "The Kashmir Files" director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said: “Congratulations Vijayendra Garu for being selected as our MP. You are one of the most creative yet humble and warm men. I am sure you will strengthen our movement for the Indic Renaissance in your new job”. (UNI)
