Gowtam Naidu Tinnanuri | |
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Born | Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Occupation | Director |
Years active | 2017–present |
Gowtam Naidu Tinnanuri is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. [1] [2] [3]
Biography
Gowtam Tinnanuri is a renowned Indian film director and screenwriter primarily working in Telugu cinema. He is best known for directing critically acclaimed films like Malli Raava and Jersey. His storytelling style, characterized by emotional depth and relatable characters, has earned him significant recognition.
Personal Life
Tinnanuri hails from Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and is known to maintain a private personal life. He is married and enjoys family life away from the spotlight.
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Language | Notes |
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2017 | Malli Raava | Yes | Yes | Telugu | |
2019 | Lots of Love (LOL) | No | Yes | Telugu Tamil | Web Series on MX Player [4] |
Jersey | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
2022 | Jersey | Yes | Yes | Hindi | Remake of Jersey |
2024 | Magic† | Yes | Yes | Telugu | |
2025 | VD12† | Yes | Yes | Telugu |
Film | Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Jersey | 2020 | Critics Choice Film Awards | Best Director | Won | [5] |
2021 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film – Telugu | Won | [6] | |
2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director – Telugu | Nominated | [7] [8] |
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