Singireddy Naga Aswin (born 23 April 1986),[1][2] popularly known as Nag Ashwin, is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema.

A graduate of the New York Film Academy, Ashwin began his career as an assistant director to Sekhar Kammula.

[8] He later worked as assistant director to Sekhar Kammula in Leader (2010) and Life Is Beautiful (2012) and acted in minor roles in all three films.

He spent six months researching her life, reading articles and books, and interviewing journalists and actors who knew her.

[19] In February 2020, Ashwin announced a science fiction action film to mark the 50th anniversary of Vyjayanthi Movies.

Prabhas was announced as the lead actor, with the working title Project K.[20] However, production was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Collider praised the film as a "unique sci-fi epic" with strong performances by Prabhas and Bachchan and an impressive screenplay by Ashwin.

[23] Deadline Hollywood called it "terrific, cathartic fun" and anticipated more editions in the "Kalki Cinematic Universe," applauding Ashwin's work.