Shiva Kandukuri
Shiva Kandukuri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February 1995 |
| Education | B. Tech |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Energy Engineer |
Shiva Kandukuri is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is primarily known for his work in Choosi Choodangaane (2020).[1]
Early life
[edit]Shiva Kandukuri hails from Hyderabad, India. His father Raj Kandukuri is a film producer.[2][3] Shiva graduated in Renewable Energy Engineering and Extended Economics from Pennsylvania State University and worked in Philadelphia, United States, after which he started his acting career.[4]
Career
[edit]Shiva Kandukuri made his debut with Choosi Choodangaane in 2020.[5] After his debut, he starred in Gamanam, an anthology film.[6]
In 2022, he acted in the anthology series Meet Cute.[7][8][9][10] He collaborated with director Bharath Peddagani on Manu Charitra (2023).[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Choosi Choodangaane | Siddhu | [13] |
| 2021 | Gamanam | Ali | [14] |
| 2023 | Manu Charitra | Manu | [11] |
| 2024 | Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana | Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana | [15] |
| 2024 | Manamey | Karthik | [16] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Meet Cute | Dr. Aman | SonyLIV | under segment "Star Struck" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Male Debut – Telugu | Choosi Choodangaane | Won | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Shiva Kandukuri believes in experimentation". Telangana Today. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (4 December 2019). "Shiva Kandukuri to debut with 'Chusi Chudangane'". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ TNN, TNN (4 August 2019). "Raj Kandukuri's son Shiva makes his debut with Choosi Choodangaane". Times Of India. Times Of India. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
Raj Kandukuri, the producer of the popular films like Pelli Choopulu and Mental Madhilo
- ^ "Shiva Kandukuri is all set to be Tollywood's newest pin-up boy with 'Gamanam' that releases today!". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
I was living and studying in the USA for almost a decade. I went there for a degree in Renewable Energy Engineering and Extended Economics from The Pennsylvania State University and then began to work in Philadelphia
- ^ "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 2021-09-21.
- ^ Laisram, Romal (2021-12-09). "Shiva Kandukuri is all set to be Tollywood's newest pin-up boy with 'Gamanam' that releases today!". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Meet Cute – Telugu web series on Sony LIV". 123Telugu. 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Getting audiences to theatres is a challenge: Shiva Kandukuri". Deccan Chronicle. 21 August 2022.
His upcoming film, Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana, directed by Purushotham Raaj, is a quirky detective drama. Shiva will be seen as a small-time detective in the film
- ^ Jeyya, Siby. "Bhoothaddam bhaskar Narayana grabs Attention". India Herald. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
The expectations are running higher for this movie and the first glimpse has raised the curiosity meter even higher
- ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan. "Shiva Kandukuri and Megha Akash's Manu Charitra wraps up post-production formalities, to hit screens soon". OTTplay. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
While he wrapped the shoot of his Netflix anthology Meet Cute, directed by Nani's sister Deepthi Ghanta, many months ago, he is awaiting the release of two films in the coming months.
- ^ a b Pecheti, Prakash (2023-06-23). "'Manu Charitra' is the story of a flawed youngster: Actor Shiva Kandukuri". The South First. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Manu Charitra pre-release event to be held in Hyderabad on Monday". Telangana Today. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y.Sunita (11 December 2021). "'Choosi Choodangaane' movie review: A listless narration, held afloat by an effervescent Varsha Bollamma". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Chronicle, Deccan (11 December 2021). "Gamanam Telugu movie review". Deccan Chronicle – via www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ "Shiva Kandukuri turns a rural detective for Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana; here's the first glimpse". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Sharwanand film 'Maname' breaches Rs 40 cr mark". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Hymavati, Ravali (2021-09-20). "SIIMA Awards 2021: Here Is The Complete Winners List Of Day 2". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.