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Shouryuv
Born
Koduri Yuvaraj Shourya Simha

Alma materMaharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2016-present
Known forHi Nanna (2024)

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 (2024), which won him a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award.

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.[4] His brother Nikhil Vijayendra Simha is an YouTuber.[5]

Carrer

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Shouryuv worked under the mentorship of V. Vijayendra Prasad and also worked on the films like Jaguar and Adithya Varma.[6][7]

In 2024, he directed his first feature Hi Nanna starring Nani, Mrunal Thakur and Shruti Haasan.[8] The film received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success. 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] Also Allu Arjun congratulated the team and praised Shouryuv for his impressive debut with the film.[11]

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Award Category Film Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards South Best Debut Director Hi Nanna Won [14][15]
Best Actor – Telugu Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Director – Telugu Won [16]

References

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  1. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: NTR Jr. Teams up with Shouryuv; Part 1 of this action drama rolls in 2026". 30 July 2024.
  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.
  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. ^ "నాని 'హాయ్ నాన్న' సినిమా డైరెక్టర్ శౌర్యువ్ ఈ సోషల్ మీడియా స్టార్‌కి అన్నయ్య?". 10TV. 14 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Director Shouryuv on Hi Nanna - Intentionally chose a love story for my debut; Exclusive". OTT Play.
  7. ^ "Shouryuv: విజయేంద్ర ప్రసాద్‌ వద్ద పనిచేసి.. 'హాయ్‌ నాన్న'తో దర్శకుడిగా మారి..: శౌర్యువ్‌ సంగతులివీ". Eenadu.
  8. ^ "Getting Shruti on Board, My Best Decision". Deccan Chronicle. 3 December 2023.
  9. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (7 December 2023). "'Hi Nanna' movie review: A reaffirming story of love that conquers everything". The Hindu.
  10. ^ "Hi Nanna review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna shine in this emotional tale". Hindustan Times. 7 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Allu Arjun Praises Shouryuv Nani and Mrunal Thakur's Performance in Hi Nanna". News 18.
  12. ^ "'Hi Nanna' is Solely Centred on Emotions: Director Shouryuv". Film Companion. 9 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Hi Nanna director Shouryuv - Nani heard 70 scripts before mine, I'm still unsure why he chose me". HT Media.
  14. ^ "Filmfare Awards telugu Nomination Out". Filmfare.
  15. ^ "Full list of 69th Sobha Filmfare awards Telugu Winner". Filmfare.
  16. ^ "SIIMA 2024 full list of winners: Jailer, Dasara win big". Daily News and Analysis.
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