Shouryuv

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Shouryuv
Born
Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Alma materMaharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2016-present
Known for Hi Nanna (2023)

Shouryuv (born Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for working in Telugu cinema. [1] [2] [3] He made his directorial debut with the film Hi Nanna (2023), which earned him multiple accolades, including a Filmfare Award, a SIIMA Award, the Behindwoods Gold Hall of Famers award, and honors from the Swedish International Film Festival, Sweden and Oniros Film Awards, New York.

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Early life

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. [4]

Career

Shouryuv worked under the mentorship of V. Vijayendra Prasad and also worked on the films like Jaguar (2016) and Adithya Varma (2019). [5] [6]

In 2023, he directed his first feature Hi Nanna starring Nani, Mrunal Thakur and Shruti Haasan. [7] 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." [8] 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." [9] Also Allu Arjun congratulated the team and praised Shouryuv on his directorial debut, describing it as "impressive". [10]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
Filmfare Awards South Best Debut Director Hi Nanna Won [13] [14]
Best Director – Telugu Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Director – Telugu Won [15]
Behindwoods Gold Hall Of FamersFilmmaker 2023Won [16]
Swedish International Film FestivalBest DirectorWon [17] [18]
Best First Time DirectorWon
Oniros Film AwardsBest DirectorWon [19] [20]
Best First Time DirectorWon

References

  1. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: NTR Jr. Teams up with Shouryuv". Pinkvilla . 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 6 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Director Shouryuv dismisses 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' comparisons with 'Hi Nanna'". The Statesman . 3 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ 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 .
  5. ↑ "Director Shouryuv on Hi Nanna - Intentionally chose a love story for my debut; Exclusive". OTT Play .
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "Getting Shruti on Board, My Best Decision". Deccan Chronicle . 3 December 2023.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "'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.
  12. ↑ "Hi Nanna director Shouryuv - Nani heard 70 scripts before mine, I'm still unsure why he chose me". HT Media .
  13. ↑ "Filmfare Awards telugu Nomination Out". Filmfare . Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Full list of 69th Sobha Filmfare awards Telugu Winner". Filmfare . Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Shouryuv Win Awards At Behindwoods Gold Hall Of Famers 2023". Telugu times. 12 February 2024.
  17. ↑ "Hi Nanna: హాయ్ నాన్న సినిమాకు మరో అంతర్జాతీయ వేదికపై అవార్డుల పంట.. ఆరు పురస్కారాలు: ఏఏ విభాగాల్లో వచ్చాయంటే" ["Hi Nanna Wins Six Awards on an International Stage: Categories Revealed"]. Hindustan Times (in Telugu).
  18. ↑ "Natural Star Nani's 'Hi Nanna' continues triumphant run with awards at Swedish Film Festival". The Hans India . 6 May 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  19. ↑ In, Tfpc (9 April 2024). "'Hi Nanna' won 11 awards at 'Oniros Film Awards' – TFPC". TFPC. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  20. ↑ "Hi Nanna sweeps 11 prestigious wins at Oniros Film Awards". The Pioneer . 9 April 2024.
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