Shouryuv

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

 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.

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

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

 Filmography 
 Hi Nanna (2023; director and screenwriter)

 Awards and nominations 
 Award Category Work ResultFilmfare Awards SouthBest Debut DirectorHi NannaBest Director – TeluguSouth Indian International Movie AwardsBest Debut Director – TeluguOniros Film AwardsBest DirectorSwedish Internationa; Film FestivalBest Director

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Category:Indian screenwriters
Category:Indian movie directors