Nikhil Rao

Biography:

Nikhil Rao is an Indian filmmaker, writer, and director who has worked in both Hindi movies and digital entertainment. He rose to fame with his award-winning short movie Indian Circus but carved his niche in the OTT platform as the creator, writer, and director of the crime thriller series High (2020). Starring Akshay Oberoi, Ranvir Shorey, and Shweta Basu Prasad, High was lauded for its intense portrayal of the subject matters of drug addiction, pharmaceutical companies, and crime organizations. Famous for his visually appealing storytelling, nuanced characterization, and atmospheric storytelling, Nikhil Rao creates stories that have both psychological insight as well as entertainment value. With an increasing number of projects in the realm of both films and streaming services, he has managed to create a name for himself as an emerging filmmaker with his own style of creating crime and thrillers.