{{short description|Indian actor (born 1989)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}} {{Infobox person | name = Naga Shaurya | image = Naga Shaurya promoting Krishna Vrinda Vihari in September 2022.jpg | caption = Naga Shaurya in 2022 | other_names = <!-- Must cite a published reliable source, per WP:BLP policy --> | birth_name = <!-- Must cite a published reliable source that is not a primary source. (see WP:BLPPRIVACY --> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|01|22|df=yes}} | birth_place = Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India | education = <!-- Must cite a published reliable source, per WP:BLP policy --> | alma_mater = St. Mary's College, Hyderabad | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer|writer}} | years_active = 2011–present | height = <!-- use only if notable or particularly relevant. Must cite a published reliable source. --> | spouse = {{marriage|Anusha Shetty|2022}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Indo-Asian News |date=2022-11-21 |title=Naga Shaurya ties the knot with longtime girlfriend Anusha Shetty |url=https://www.siasat.com/naga-shaurya-ties-the-knot-with-longtime-girlfriend-anusha-shetty-2461860/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-US}}</ref> | mother = <!-- parents: include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. --> | father = <!-- parents: include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. --> }}
'''Naga Shaurya''' (born 22 January 1989) is an Indian actor and producer who works in Telugu films. Shaurya made his debut with the coming-of-age film ''Cricket, Girls and Beer'' (2011). After starring in the National Award-winning anthology film ''Chandamama Kathalu'' (2014), Shaurya had his breakthrough with the romantic comedy ''Oohalu Gusagusalade'' the same year.<ref name="Shaurya" />
Shaurya went on to establish himself as a leading actor with successful films such as the romantic drama ''Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya'' (2014), the romantic comedy ''Kalyana Vaibhogame'' (2016), the romantic drama ''Oka Manasu'' (2016), the comedy dramas ''Jyo Achyutananda'' (2016) and ''Chalo'' (2018), the fantasy comedy ''Oh! Baby'' (2019), the action thriller ''Ashwathama'' (2020), and the romantic comedy ''Varudu Kaavalenu'' (2021).<ref name="Shaurya">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-naga-shaurya-5-best-performances-of-the-actor-that-one-shouldnt-miss/photostory/73488277.cms|title=Naga Shaurya's best films!|date=22 January 2020|accessdate=29 September 2022|website=Times of India}}</ref>
Shaurya has since suffered a career setback with five commercial failures, including ''Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280623/naga-shaurya-desperately-needs-a-hit.html|title=Naga Shaurya desperately needs a hit|date=28 June 2023|accessdate=12 August 2023|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
== Early life == Naga Shaurya was born on 22 January 1989 in Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |title=Happy Birthday Naga Shaurya: 10 notable works of the talented actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/web-stories/happy-birthday-naga-shaurya-10-notable-works-of-talented-actor/photostory/80406034.cms |website=The Times Of India |date=22 January 2021 |access-date=10 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/You-need-at-least-15-20-years-to-attain-stardom-Naga-Shaurya/articleshow/42180736.cms |title=You need at least 15-20 years to attain stardom : Naga Shaurya |website=The Times of India |date=2014-09-10 |access-date=2015-04-17}}</ref> He lived for several years in Vijayawada, before moving to Hyderabad to pursue his dream of acting in films. Prior to entering the film industry, he played tennis.<ref name="indiatimes1"/> Shaurya's parents Shankar Prasad and Usha Prasad are partners in his production house.<ref name="Shaurya"/>
== Career == === Debut and early breakthrough (2011–2015) ===
Before he got his first role, Shaurya struggled for almost five years. He stated, "Every time I was on the verge of signing a film, something or the other would happen and I was back to square one",<ref name="indiatimes1"/> and added that he was "disappointed and wanted to go back to my parents".<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140627/entertainment-tollywood/article/naga-shourya-newest-kid-block |title=Naga Shaurya: The newest kid on the block |website=Deccan Chronicle |date=2014-06-27 |access-date=2015-04-17}}</ref> Shaurya first appeared on screen in ''Cricket Girls & Beer''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cricket Girls & Beer on September 23 - Telugu cinema|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/pressmeet-cgb.html|access-date=10 February 2022|website=www.idlebrain.com|archive-date=8 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208210342/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/pressmeet-cgb.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shaurya saw an advertisement by Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, who were casting for Srinivas Avasarala's romantic comedy ''Oohalu Gusagusalade'' and sent in his portfolio. Although he had no hopes, he was selected for the lead role.<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> While working on ''Oohalu Gusagualade'', he was selected for a role in ''Chandamama Kathalu'' which released first. An anthology film, it featured Shaurya as part of an ensemble cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.net/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-naga-shourya-300614.html |title=Naga Shaurya Interview | Oohalu Gusagusalade Hero | Chandamama Kathalu | Avasarala Srinivas - Interviews |publisher=CineGoer.net |date=2014-06-30 |access-date=2015-04-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418161525/http://www.cinegoer.net/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-naga-shourya-300614.html |archive-date=18 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Shaurya's ''Oohalu Gusagusalade'' with Raashi Khanna, released two months later and became a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|title=25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade {{!}} Film Companion|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017163531/https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 October 2019|access-date=2021-06-26|website=www.filmcompanion.in|language=en}}</ref> While praising his performance ''Deccan Chronicle'' noted, "Naga Shourya is perfect for the role of Venky; he looks fresh and has performed with ease."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140621/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-oohalu-gusa-gusa-laade-film-breath-fresh-air|title=Movie review 'Oohalu Gusa Gusa Laade': This film is a breath of fresh air|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 June 2014|access-date=25 June 2014}}</ref> His third release that year, ''Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya'' with Sana Makbul, was again a romantic comedy. A triangular love story directed by Trikoti, it was about a son and father falling for the same girl.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/I-want-to-do-more-edgy-films-says-Naga-Shaurya/articleshow/44713784.cms |title=I want to do more edgy films, says Naga Shaurya |website=The Times of India |access-date=2015-04-17}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote, "Naga Shaurya proves yet again that he's one of the best among the newer lot of actors. He brings in the required innocence of a teenager and shows his anguish and helplessness in the later portions effectively".<ref>{{cite web|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/of-messy-romances/article6488852.ece |title=Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya: Of messy romances |website=The Hindu |date=2014-10-10 |access-date=2015-04-17}}</ref> Shaurya's final release of the year was ''Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki'' with Avika Gor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rajamouli-praises-naga-shourya.html |title=Rajamouli praises Naga Shaurya |date=11 October 2014 |work=123telugu.com |access-date=2015-04-17}}</ref> In 2015, Shaurya appeared in ''Jadoogadu'' under the direction of Yogie opposite Sonarika Bhadoria.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/jadoogadu-wheres-the-magic/article7357971.ece| title = Jadoogadu: Where's the magic? - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 26 June 2015 | accessdate=20 July 2016 | last1 = Nadadhur| first1 = Srivathsan}}</ref>
=== Success and rise in Telugu cinema (2016–2021) ===
Shaurya's career marked a turning point in 2016 with five films: ''Abbayitho Ammayi,'' B. V. Nandini Reddy's ''Kalyana Vaibhogame,'' G. V. Rama Raju's Oka Manasu, Srinivas Avasarala's ''Jyo Achyutananda'' and ''Nee Jathaleka''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070318/young-actors-abandon-films.html|title=Young actors abandon films|first=Sashidhar|last=Adivi|date=7 March 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Abbayitho-Ammayi-is-Digitally-Inspired/2015/11/21/article3138523.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126012437/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Abbayitho-Ammayi-is-Digitally-Inspired/2015/11/21/article3138523.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 November 2015|title=Abbayitho Ammayi is Digitally Inspired|work=New Indian Express|date=21 November 2015|accessdate=15 December 2015}}</ref> Of these films, only ''Kalyana Vaibhogame'' with Malvika Nair and ''Jyo Achyutananda'' with Regina Cassandra, were commercially successful.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch: Naga Shaurya posts a video doing pull-ups |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/watch-naga-shaurya-posts-a-video-doing-pull-ups/articleshow/76943327.cms|access-date=2020-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Naga Shaurya's Jyo Achyutananda confirms its release date|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/news/%E2%80%98Jyo-Achyutananda%E2%80%99-confirms-release-date|website=Telugu Cinema|accessdate=26 August 2016|archive-date=29 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729171205/http://www.telugucinema.com/news/%E2%80%98Jyo-Achyutananda%E2%80%99-confirms-release-date|url-status=dead}}</ref> Praising his performance in ''Jyo Achyutananda'', ''Idlebrain'' stated, "Naga Shourya is aptly cast. His character should look vulnerable and his casting helped it. He has done extremely well." While ''The Hindu'' opioned, "Naga Shourya is the pick of the lot here; he delivers an extremely nuanced performance."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/jyoachyutananda.html|title=Jyo Achyutananda Movie Review|work=Idlebrain|date=9 September 2016|accessdate=17 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Jyo-Achyutananda-Journey-worth-your-time/article14630820.ece/|title=Jyo Achyutananda: Journey worth your time|work=The Hindu|date=9 September 2016|accessdate=19 December 2016}}</ref> In 2017, Shaurya played a cameo in the film ''Kathalo Rajakumari''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/021117/interesting-lineup-for-naga-shourya.html|title=Interesting lineup for Naga Shourya|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|accessdate=12 November 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
thumb|Naga Shaurya in 2018
Shaurya appeared in four films in 2018. The first release, ''Chalo'' with Rashmika Mandanna, was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-22|title=2018 round-up: Six low-budget Tollywood films that grossed big at the box-office|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2018-round-up-six-low-budget-tollywood-films-that-grossed-big-at-the-box-office/photostory/67196025.cms|access-date=2020-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ''Firstpost'' noted, "For Naga Shaurya, Chalo feels like a step in the right direction, and he’s completely at ease with himself. He succeeds to a good extent, until the story runs out of fuel."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-03|title=Chalo movie review: Naga Shaurya, Rashmika Mandanna stand out in this quirky comedy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/chalo-movie-review-naga-shaurya-rashmika-mandanna-stand-out-in-this-quirky-comedy-4333869.html|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Firstpost}}</ref> His other films that year, the Tamil-Telugu bilingual ''Diya'', the family entertainer ''Ammammagarillu'' and the romantic comedy ''Nartanasala'' failed at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/diya-movie-review-sai-pallavi-s-stunning-performance-cannot-save-this-confusing-film/story-WEm4vdeZzFtdQINYqkW6uM.html |title=Diya movie review: Sai Pallavi's stunning performance cannot save this confusing film |accessdate=27 April 2018 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|accessdate=4 September 2018|title=A hat-trick of flops for Naga Shaurya|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/040918/a-hat-trick-of-flops-for-naga-shaurya.html|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' criticized the latter for its approach on gay people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/review-nartanasala-2018-telugu-film-humour-lacks-bite/article24819172.ece|title='@Nartanasala' review: Humour lacks bite|first=Y. Sunita|last=Chowdhary|accessdate=30 August 2018|website=The Hindu}}</ref>
Shaurya's only release in 2019, was the fantasy comedy ''Oh! Baby'' with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film, which received positive reviews, was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 July 2019|title=Samantha's 'Oh! Baby' hits million-dollar mark in US box-office|work=The News Minute|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/samanthas-oh-baby-hits-million-dollar-mark-us-box-office-106080|access-date=11 September 2020}}</ref> ''Deccan Chronicle'' said, "Naga Shaurya does his small role neatly."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/070719/oh-baby-movie-review-oh-baby-samantha-shines-again.html|title=Oh! Baby! movie review: Oh! Baby, Samantha shines again|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}</ref> His 2020 action thriller film, ''Aswathama'' with Mehreen Pirzada, produced by his home banner Ira Creations, was a profitable venture.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aswathama Box-Office: Naga Shaurya's thriller mints over Rs 13 crore in five days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/aswathama-box-office-naga-shauryas-thriller-mints-over-rs-13-crore-in-five-days/articleshow/73964772.cms|access-date=2020-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ''Firstpost'' opioned, "It is not just the narrative that keeps you at the edge of the seat but also a major credit for that goes to Shaurya. The actor has reinvented himself as an action hero, and the transformation works quite well." ''Times of India'' said, "Naga Shaurya does an okay job when it comes to portraying emotions for some reason. His frustration and anger work well for the action scenes.".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aswathama-movie-review-naga-shauryas-action-thriller-is-engaging-but-needed-a-better-ending-7983501.html/amp |title=Aswathama movie review: Naga Shaurya's action thriller is engaging, but needed a better ending |accessdate=31 January 2020 |work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aswathama/movie-review/73799429.cms |title=Aswathama Movie Review {3/5}: Not one for the faint-hearted! |accessdate=12 February 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
In 2021, Shaurya had two releases, ''Varudu Kaavalenu'' and ''Lakshya''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Shooting for Naga Shaurya and Ritu Varma starrer Varudu Kaavalenu wrapped up|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shooting-for-naga-shaurya-and-ritu-varma-starrer-varudu-kaavalenu-wrapped-up/articleshow/85135174.cms|date=7 August 2021|access-date=28 August 2021|work=Times of India}}</ref> The former had an average run where as ''Lakshya'' failed to get the cash registers ringing at the box office. ''The News Minute'' termed his performance in ''Varudu Kaavalenu'' as "convincing".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-29|title=Varudu Kaavalenu review: A superficial but refreshing romcom|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/varudu-kaavalenu-review-superficial-refreshing-romcom-157062|access-date=2021-11-14|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> For ''Lakshya'', ''Times of India'' stated, "The film clearly shows off the hard work that Shaurya has put in. For someone who has played a boy-next-door for the most part, this film is a test to his caliber and it’s not just his body that has transformed."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lakshya Movie Review: An interesting sports drama with minor flaws|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/lakshya/movie-review/88205214.cms|access-date=2021-12-18}}</ref>
=== Commercial fluctuations (2022–present) ===
Shaurya's only film in 2022, ''Krishna Vrinda Vihari'' with Shirley Setia, was a box-office failure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Krishna Vrinda Vihari Closing Collections: నాగశౌర్య 'కృష్ణ వ్రిందా విహారి' క్లోజింగ్ కలెక్షన్స్.. ఇంతకీ హిట్టా.. ఫ్లాపా..|url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/naga-shouryas-krishna-vrinda-vihari-total-box-office-collections-ta-1476550.html|website=News 18|access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' praised him and stated that Naga Shaurya has puts up a "spirited performance".<ref>{{cite web |title=Krishna Vrinda Vihari movie review: Needed a far better script |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/krishna-vrinda-vihari-movie-review-needed-a-far-better-script/article65926115.ece/ |work=The Hindu |access-date=23 September 2022}}</ref>
Shaurya had two releases in 2023 - ''Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi'' with Malvika Nair and ''Rangabali'' with Yukti Thareja. Despite mixed to positive reviews, both the films turned out to be box-office disappointments.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=Naga Shaurya's Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi gets a release date |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/naga-shauryas-phalana-abbayi-phalana-ammayi-gets-a-release-date.html |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref> For ''Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi'', ''Telangana Today'' stated, "Naga Shaurya proves that he’s a bankable star when it comes to the rom-com genre."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/phalana-abbayi-phalana-ammayi-review-good-in-parts-but-fails-to-impress-as-a-whole |work=Telanga Today |title=Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi Review: Good in parts but fails to impress as a whole |accessdate=17 March 2023}}</ref> ''The Indian Express'' noted his work in ''Rangabali'' and said, "Naga Shaurya does a good job in a character tailor-made for him."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rangabali-movie-review-an-entertaining-film-that-could-have-been-more-8805974/lite/ |work=The Indian Express |title=Rangabali movie review: An entertaining film that could have been more |accessdate=27 July 2023}}</ref>
Shaurya had only release in 2026, Ramesh Desina's film ''Bad Boy Karthik'' was released on 17 April and became a box-office disaster.
Shaurya will next appear in Raja Kolusu's film ''Nari Nari Naduma Murari'', and Mahesh S. Koneru's film ''Police Vari Hecharika''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Naga Shaurya announces his film Police Vari Hecharika with title logo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/on-naga-shauryas-32nd-birthday-actor-announces-his-film-police-vari-hecharika-with-title-logo-9229631.html/amp |work=Firstpost |access-date=22 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Naga Shaurya's next project announced |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/nov/03/naga-shauryas-next-project-announced-2514587.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=3 November 2022 |access-date=28 November 2022}}</ref>
== Personal life == Shaurya married his girlfriend Anusha Shetty in Bengaluru on 20 November 2022.<ref name="Wedding">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-20 |title=Naga Shaurya marries Anusha Shetty in grand ceremony in Bengaluru with traditional touches; first pics out |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/naga-shaurya-marries-anusha-shetty-in-grand-wedding-ceremony-in-bengaluru-first-pics-out-101668936418656.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Anusha is an interior designer based in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-20 |title=Naga Shaurya ties the knot with Anusha Shetty in a grand ceremony; first pics out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/naga-shaurya-ties-the-knot-with-anusha-shetty-in-bengaluru-2299597-2022-11-20 |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Shaurya is an animal lover and owns a dog.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-23 |title=18 Telugu actors and their adorable pets |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/web-stories/18-telugu-actors-with-their-adorable-pets/photostory/85556155.cms |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
== Other work and media image == ''123telugu'' termed Shaurya a "promising and talented actor".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naga Shaurya – Rangabali will meet your expectations for sure |url=https://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-naga-shaurya-rangabali-will-meet-your-expectations-for-sure.html |date=5 June 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |website=123telugu |language=en}}</ref> In Hyderabad Times' Most Desirable Men list, Shaurya was placed 10th in 2016 and 5th in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Man 2016: Rohit Khandelwal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-most-desirable-man-2016-rohit-khandelwal/articleshow/56734510.cms |access-date=28 November 2017 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Times 30 Most Desirable Men 2020: Hyderabad's diggin' these dishy dudes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-30-most-desirable-men-2020-hyderabads-diggin-these-dishy-dudes/articleshow/83145554.cms |access-date=26 December 2021 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
In 2015, Shaurya donated Rs. 50000 to a soldier named Botta Satyam's family who had been killed while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Naga Shaurya donates Rs 50,000 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151010/entertainment-tollywood/article/naga-shaurya-donates-rs-50000 |date=10 October 2015 |access-date=12 September 2018 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> In Lakshmi Manchu's show ''Memu Saitham'', Shaurya ran a salon to raise funds for a farmer's family.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naga Shaurya runs a salon in Memu Saitham Season 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/naga-shaurya-runs-a-salon-in-memu-saitham-season-2/articleshow/63146390.cms |date=3 March 2018 |access-date=13 November 2020 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Shaurya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu also attended Hyderabad traffic police initiative "Road Safety Clubs in Schools".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pic Talk: Naga Shaurya, Samantha For A Good Cause |url=https://mobi.greatandhra.com/article/pic-talk-shaurya-samantha-for-a-good-cause/102321/amp |date=1 February 2020 |access-date=30 August 2021 |website=Great Andhra |language=en}}</ref>
=== Ira Creations === Shaurya started his own production house named Ira Creations and first produced ''Chalo'' (2018), with his mother Usha Mulpuri.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/chalo-box-office-collections-naga-shaurya-starrer-crosses-200k-mark-at-the-us-box-office/articleshow/62768058.cms|title=Chalo box-office collections: Naga Shaurya-starrer crosses $200K mark at the US box-office|date=3 February 2018|author=Suhas Yellapantula|work=The Times of India|access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref> Since then, Shaurya has co-produced ''Nartanasala'' (2018), ''Aswathama'' (2020) and ''Krishna Vrinda Vihari'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Krishna Vrinda Vihari to Ante Sundaraniki - 6 Tollywood films set to entertain the audience in 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/major-to-ante-sundaraniki-6-tollywood-films-set-to-entertain-the-audience-in-june-2022/photostory/91811652.cms |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
== Filmography == === Films === {| class="wikitable" |+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"|{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |}
* ''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.'' {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2011 ! scope="row" | ''Cricket Girls & Beer'' | Vikram | |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=19 October 2010|title=A film for the youth|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/A-film-for-the-youth/article15784836.ece|access-date=10 February 2022|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202142022/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/A-film-for-the-youth/article15784836.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | 2014 ! scope="row" | ''Chandamama Kathalu'' | Raju | |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sattaru-s-chandamama-kathalu-goes-on-floors-news-telugu-njzlbKdbdef.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008203122/http://www.sify.com/movies/sattaru-s-chandamama-kathalu-goes-on-floors-news-telugu-njzlbKdbdef.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-08 |title=Sattaru's Chandamama Kathalu goes on floors |website=Sify |date=2013-09-25 |access-date=2013-12-23}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Oohalu Gusagusalade'' | N. Venkateswara "Venky" Rao | |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Rajamouli-lauds-Oohalu-Gusagusalade/articleshow/37027324.cms|title=S. S. Rajamouli lauds Oohalu Gusagusalade|work=The Times of India|date=22 June 2014|access-date=25 June 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya'' | Madhu | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki'' | Sai | | |- | 2015 ! scope="row" | ''Jadoogadu'' | Krishna | | |- | rowspan="5" | 2016 ! scope="row" | ''Abbayitho Ammayi'' | Abhi | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Kalyana Vaibhogame'' | Shourya | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Oka Manasu'' | Surya | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Jyo Achyutananda'' | Anand Vardhan Rao | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Nee Jathaleka'' | Akhil | | |- | 2017 ! scope="row" | ''Kathalo Rajakumari'' | Shourya | Cameo appearance | |- | rowspan="5" | 2018 ! scope="row" | ''Chalo'' | Hari | |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Photos - Chalo Movie Team Felicitates Nandi and National Award Winners|url=https://www.ragalahari.com/functions/110526/chalo-team-felicitates-nandi-and-national-award-winners-photos.aspx|access-date=2021-09-15|website=Ragalahari|language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Kanam'' | rowspan="2" | Krishna | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Diya'' | Tamil film | |- ! scope="row" | ''Ammammagarillu'' | Santhosh | | |- ! scope="row" | ''Nartanasala'' | Radha Krishna | | |- | 2019 ! scope="row" | ''Oh! Baby'' | Vikram | | |- | 2020 ! scope="row" | ''Aswathama'' | Gana | | |- | rowspan="2" | 2021 ! scope="row" |''Varudu Kaavalenu'' | Akash | | <ref>{{Cite web|last=TelanganaToday|title=Naga Shaurya gets ready for Varudu Kaavalenu|url=https://telanganatoday.com/naga-shaurya-gets-ready-for-varudu-kaavalenu|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Telangana Today|date=17 November 2020|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=వరుడి కోసం రెడీ అవుతున్న రీతూవర్మ..వీడియో|url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/ritu-varma-make-ready-for-bridegroom-in-varukavalenu-100435|access-date=2020-12-18|website=ntnews|language=te}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Lakshya'' | Pardhu | | <ref>{{Cite news|title=Naga Shaurya heads to Dubai to shoot for his next film Varudu Kaavalenu|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/naga-shaurya-heads-to-dubai-to-shoot-for-his-next-film-varudu-kaavalenu/articleshow/79472369.cms|access-date=2021-01-13|website=The Times of India|date=29 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |- |2022 ! scope="row" |''Krishna Vrinda Vihari'' | Krishna Chari | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Naga Shaurya's next with Anish Krishna goes on floors today; Check the actor's upcoming movies|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/naga-shauryas-next-with-anish-krishna-goes-on-floors-today-check-the-actors-upcoming-movies/photostory/78910848.cms|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 ! scope="row" |''Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi'' | Sanjay Pisapati | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Naga Shaurya's next with Anish Krishna goes on floors today; Check the actor's upcoming movies|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/naga-shauryas-next-with-anish-krishna-goes-on-floors-today-check-the-actors-upcoming-movies/photostory/78910848.cms|access-date=2021-01-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |''Rangabali'' | Shaurya "Show" | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-08-06|title='Rangabali' teaser: Naga Shaurya's transformation into a mass character promises an entertaining ride|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rangabali-teaser-naga-shauryas-transformation-into-a-mass-character-promises-an-entertaining-ride/articleshow/100850445.cms|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |- |2026 ! scope="row" |''Bad Boy Karthik'' | Karthik | |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Naga Shaurya and SS Arunachalam's next #NS24 launched in a grand manner|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/naga-shaurya-ss-arunachalam-and-vaishnavi-films-ns24-launched-in-a-grand-manner/articleshow/95337410.cms|access-date=2023-02-19|website=The Times of India|date=6 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |} <!--Do not include future projects unless there is a reliable source which confirms that filming has begun. See WP:CRYSTAL.--> <!--Works without a valid source will be removed from the filmography.-->
=== Television === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2017 ! scope="row" | ''No. 1 Yaari'' | rowspan="2"| Himself | with Nara Rohit |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.viu.com/ott/in/en/hindi/playlist-mcdowells_no_1_luxury_soda_no_1_yaari-playlist-24823178 |title=No.1 Yaari (Telugu) Season 1 |website=Viu |location=India |access-date=2019-11-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413145750/http://viu.com/ott/in/en/hindi/playlist-mcdowells_no_1_luxury_soda_no_1_yaari-playlist-24823178 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2018 ! scope="row" | ''Memu Saitham 2'' | Episode 4 |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/lakshmi-manchu-has-a-message-for-the-audience-ahead-of-memu-saitham-season-2-premiere/articleshow/62968805.cms|title=Lakshmi Manchu has a message for the audience ahead of Memu Saitham season 2 premiere|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05|last1=Yellapantula |first1=Suhas }}</ref> |}
=== Other crew positions === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="3" | 2018 ! scope="row" | ''Bhoomi'' | Director | Short film |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Naga Shaurya turns director with the short film Bhoomi, which pays an emotional tribute to all women |work=YouTube |access-date=12 September 2018 |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EYfE-UbhndI}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Chalo'' | rowspan="2" | Co-producer | rowspan="4" | Under Ira Creations | |- ! scope="row" | ''Nartanasala'' |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/190318/narthanasala-is-a-comic-caper-naga-shaurya.html |title=Telugu film director Srinivas Chakravarthi : Narthanasala is a comic caper |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=2018-03-19 |accessdate=2018-03-19}}</ref> |- | 2020 ! scope="row" | ''Aswathama'' | Co-producer and story writer |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/240120/naga-shaurya-is-worried.html |title=Naga Shaurya is worried! |first=Sashidhar |last=Adivi |accessdate=24 January 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> |- | 2022 ! scope="row" |''Krishna Vrinda Vihari'' | Co-producer | |}
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