Vinay Gowda wraps dubbing for Flirt and Devil, says, 'I'm ready to push my limits'
Bigg Boss
fame Vinay Gowda is gearing up for one of the busiest and most promising phases of his career. Fresh off completing dubbing for his upcoming films Flirt and Devil, the versatile performer is brimming with optimism.
With a packed slate that also includes Kiccha Sudeep's Billa Ranga Basha and the much-talked-about Production No. 1, Vinay says he's ready to push his limits, embrace new challenges, and deliver performances that surprise his audience.
Sharing his excitement with ETimes, Vinay said, 'Both Flirt and Devil have been incredible experiences. The characters I play are very different from each other, which is creatively satisfying for me as an actor.
I'm looking forward to seeing how audiences respond to these performances.'
The actor is optimistic about the impact these films will have on his career. 'I believe every project teaches you something new, and these films I have been working on of late have helped me grow. Once they hit the screens, I'm confident they will open new doors for me. I'm ready for more challenging, layered roles that push my boundaries even further,' he added.
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Vinay's upcoming slate is just as exciting. He will soon be seen alongside Kiccha
Sudeep
in the much-anticipated Billa Ranga Basha. Sharing a glimpse of their camaraderie, Vinay fondly refers to Sudeep as his big brother and recalls his inspiring words, "My big brother 'K' once told me, if I choose to build my career in the industry, not just to follow the crowd but aim to lead the sector, to be the one who sets the benchmark for others to follow.
I guess I'm on it."
Those words, Vinay says, have become a guiding light in his career.
Another buzzworthy project is the tentatively titled Production No. 1, which has already caught attention for Vinay's fierce 'bloody look' that went viral on Instagram. 'That look is just a small glimpse of what's coming. It's a raw, gritty role, something I've always wanted to sink my teeth into. I can assure audiences, they haven't seen me like this before,' he said with a smile.
Reflecting on his current career phase, Vinay remarked, 'This is one of those rare periods where scripts are exciting, filmmakers are taking creative risks, and I'm getting the opportunity to explore different genres back-to-back. I feel blessed and grateful to my audience for their constant support. Ultimately, I work for them, and I want to keep surprising them with every role.'
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