Shouryuv
Shouryuv | |
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| Born | Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha, known professionally as Shouryuv, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3] He made his directorial debut with the film Hi Nanna (2023), which became commercial success,[4] and earned him a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award.
Early life
[edit]Shouryuv born in Visakhapatnam completed his MBBS at Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences in Vizianagaram. He later moved to Hyderabad to pursue a career in filmmaking.[5]
Career
[edit]Shouryuv worked under the mentorship of V. Vijayendra Prasad and also worked on the films like Jaguar (2016) and Adithya Varma (2019).[6][7]
In 2023, he directed his first feature Hi Nanna starring Nani, Mrunal Thakur and Shruti Haasan.[8] The film became a commercial success at the box office and earned praise from critics. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "Shouryuv’s drama is a breather amid larger-than-life action entertainers."[9] and Neeshitha Nyayapati of Hindustan Times wrote, "Shouryuv’s debut film is an emotional drama that’ll tug at your heart, both with its performances and storyline."[10] Allu Arjun congratulated the team and praised Shouryuv on his directorial debut, describing it as "impressive".[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Filmfare Awards South | Best Debut Director | Hi Nanna | Won | [16][17] |
| Best Director – Telugu | Nominated | |||
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director – Telugu | Won | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: NTR Jr. Teams up with Shouryuv". Pinkvilla. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 6 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Director Shouryuv dismisses 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' comparisons with 'Hi Nanna'". The Statesman. 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Hi Nanna director Shouryuv denies that his next film is with Jr NTR, says he 'wishes it were true'". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2024. Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "5 Nani's Highest Grossing Movies Worldwide: Dasara Tops". Pinkvilla. 9 August 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (21 November 2023). "Director Shouryuv on Nani, Mrunal Thakur's 'Hi Nanna': It is a tender story and an emotional ride. Hesham Abdul Wahab's score is magical". The Hindu.
- ^ "Director Shouryuv on Hi Nanna - Intentionally chose a love story for my debut; Exclusive". OTT Play.
- ^ "Shouryuv: విజయేంద్ర ప్రసాద్ వద్ద పనిచేసి.. 'హాయ్ నాన్న'తో దర్శకుడిగా మారి..: శౌర్యువ్ సంగతులివీ" [Shouryuv: From Working with Vijayendra Prasad to Directing Hi Nanna]. Eenadu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Getting Shruti on Board, My Best Decision". Deccan Chronicle. 3 December 2023.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (7 December 2023). "'Hi Nanna' movie review: A reaffirming story of love that conquers everything". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Hi Nanna review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna shine in this emotional tale". Hindustan Times. 7 December 2023. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Allu Arjun Praises Shouryuv Nani and Mrunal Thakur's Performance in Hi Nanna". News 18. Archived from the original on 6 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Allu Arjun praises 'Hi Nanna': Effortless performances by Nani, Mrunal". India Today. 11 December 2023.
- ^ "'Hi Nanna' is Solely Centred on Emotions: Director Shouryuv". Film Companion. 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Hi Nanna director Shouryuv - Nani heard 70 scripts before mine, I'm still unsure why he chose me". HT Media.
- ^ "Hi Nanna has nothing to do with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Director Shouryuv on his Nani and Mrunal Thakur film". Hindustan Times. 3 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards telugu Nomination Out". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Full list of 69th Sobha Filmfare awards Telugu Winner". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "SIIMA 2024 full list of winners: Jailer, Dasara win big". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 6 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.