Hemanth is an Indian film director and screenwriter with a remarkable career spanning multiple films and genres. His debut as a director in the Kannada film industry was met with widespread critical acclaim, courtesy his directorial venture Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016),which starred Anant Nag and Rakshit Shetty in lead roles.
Before venturing into independent filmmaking, Hemanth worked as an associate director for notable films such as Gulabi Talkies (2008) and Prithvi (2010). He has also produced the satirical comedy Humble Politician Nograj (2018),showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.
In the Hindi film industry, Hemanth's work as a screenwriter for Sriram Raghavan's feature Andhadhun (2018) earned him widespread recognition. This black comedy crime thriller was a massive commercial success, garnering numerous accolades, including the National Award for 'Best Hindi Film' and 'Best Adapted Screenplay', the International Indian Film Academy Award for 'Best Story', and the Filmfare Award for 'Best Screenplay', among others.
Hemanth's subsequent directorial venture, the Kannada investigative noir thriller Kavaludaari (2019),received a warm reception from both audiences and critics. His latest project, the crime thriller Maestro, revolves around a piano player who pretends to be visually impaired. Hemanth is currently working on his next Kannada feature, Sapta Sagaradaache Yello, as well as his debut Hindi feature with a major production house, cementing his position as a prominent filmmaker in the Indian film industry.
