Hyderabad: Actor Naga Shourya is the latest find in Telugu cinema with Oohalu Gusa Gusa Laade. An outsider in the film industry, this Vijayawada boy has made a mark for himself with his talent, hard work and perseverance.
Yes, it wasn’t easy, as Naga recalls, “For five years, I approached all the studios and gave many auditions. I applied whenever I saw an advertisement for new casting, but never got a chance. I was disappointed and wanted to go back to my parents,” says Naga.
It was then that he saw an advertisement for a new casting and wanted to give it a last shot. “I sent my portfolio but I didn’t have much hope. But the next day I got a call from them asking for a video footage of mine,” says Naga, adding that instead of mailing it, he personally handed over the CD and met director Avasarala Srinivas. “After a few days they called and asked me to come to their office. When I reached I was shocked to see people like S.S. Rajamouli, Sai Korrapati, Shobu Yarlagadda, Keeravani and others waiting for me. The director asked my name to be written on the cheque. I can’t believe it even now, because things happened so quickly,” he recalls.
“Actually my five years of giving auditions helped me for this film,” he quickly adds.
Born in Eluru and brought up in Vijayawada, Naga completed his B.Com in computers in Hyderabad. “Nagarjuna is my role model as I feel he is the best whether it comes to his looks, acting or any other aspect,” says Naga, whose second film Chandamama Kathalu, actually released before his debut film.
He is currently doing two films simultaneously, Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya and Lakshmi Rave Maa Intiki.
He says that though he has received many compliments but he is waiting to get one from his role model, Nagarjuna. And, Naga is keeping his head on his shoulders as he says he is neither a celebrity yet nor do people recognise him as an actor instantly.
But Naga is glad that his family members who are into the real estate business are happy with his work. “My friends and relatives are happy and they have appreciated my work in the film,” he says.
To those trying for a break in the industry, he says, “You have to try until you get it… don’t get disappointed. The industry always has place for talented people. So don’t go into depression, if you have passion for films, try hard and you will succeed.”
