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Shouryuv

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Shouryuv
Born
Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha

Alma materMaharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2023–present

Shouryuv (born Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha) is an Indian director and screenwriter known for working in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3] He made his directorial debut with the film Hi Nanna (2023), which became commercial success, grossing over ₹74 crore at the box office[4] and earned him a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award, along with awards from various International Film Festivals.[5]

Early life

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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.[6]

Shouryuv worked under the mentorship of V. Vijayendra Prasad and also worked on the films like Jaguar (2016) and Adithya Varma (2019).[7][8]

In 2023, he directed his first feature Hi Nanna starring Nani, Mrunal Thakur and Shruti Haasan.[9] 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."[10] 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."[11] Allu Arjun congratulated the team and praised Shouryuv on his directorial debut, describing it as "impressive".[12][13]

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Award Category Work Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards South Best Debut Director Hi Nanna Won [17][18]
Best Director – Telugu Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Director – Telugu Won [19]
Oniros Film Awards Best Director Won [20]
Swedish Internationa; Film Festival Best Director Won [21]

References

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  1. "EXCLUSIVE: NTR Jr. teams up with Shouryuv; Part 1 of this action drama rolls in 2026". PINKVILLA. July 30, 2024.
  2. Web, Statesman (December 3, 2023). "Director Shouryuv dismisses 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' comparisons with 'Hi Nanna'".
  3. "Exclusive: Hi Nanna director Shouryuv denies that his next film is with Jr NTR, says he 'wishes it were true'". July 31, 2024.
  4. "5 Nani's Highest Grossing Movies Worldwide: Dasara Tops". PINKVILLA. August 9, 2024.
  5. https://tfpc.in/hi-nanna-won-11-awards-at-oniros-film-awards/
  6. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (November 21, 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" – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. "Director Shouryuv on Hi Nanna - Intentionally chose a love story for my debut | Exclusive". OTTPlay.
  8. "Shouryuv: విజయేంద్ర ప్రసాద్‌ వద్ద పనిచేసి.. 'హాయ్‌ నాన్న'తో దర్శకుడిగా మారి..: శౌర్యువ్‌ సంగతులివీ". EENADU.
  9. Adivi, Sashidhar (December 3, 2023). "Getting Shruti On Board, My Best Decision | Getting Shruti On Board, My Best Decision". www.deccanchronicle.com.
  10. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (December 7, 2023). "'Hi Nanna' movie review: A reaffirming story of love that conquers everything" – via www.thehindu.com.
  11. "Hi Nanna review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna shine in this emotional tale". December 7, 2023.
  12. "Allu Arjun Praises Shouryuv Nani And Mrunal Thakur's Performance In Hi Nanna". News18.
  13. "Allu Arjun praises 'Hi Nanna': Effortless performances by Nani, Mrunal". India Today. December 11, 2023.
  14. Srikar, Ram (November 9, 2023). "'Hi Nanna' Is Solely Centred on Emotions: Director Shouryuv". www.filmcompanion.in.
  15. "Hi Nanna director Shouryuv - Nani heard 70 scripts before mine, I'm still unsure why he chose me". OTTPlay.
  16. "Hi Nanna has nothing to do with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Director Shouryuv on his Nani and Mrunal Thakur film". December 3, 2023.
  17. "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Telugu 2024 are out! | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
  18. "Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Telugu) 2024 | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
  19. Wadhwa, Aman. "SIIMA 2024 full list of winners: Jailer, Dasara win big; Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Nani, Nayanthara bag top acting honours". DNA India.
  20. Desk, Tupaki (April 8, 2024). "Nani's 'Hi Nanna' Grabs Not 1 But 11 Awards On International Stage! | Nani's 'Hi Nanna' Grabs Not 1 But 11 Awards On International Stage!". english.tupaki.com. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  21. Sekhar, Vineela (May 6, 2024). "Natural Star Nani's 'Hi Nanna' continues triumphant run with awards at Swedish Film Festival". www.thehansindia.com.
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