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Nag Ashwin

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Hyderabad, India

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April 23, 1986

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Nag Ashwin (born 23 April 1986) is an acclaimed Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. Born Singireddy Nag Ashwin Reddy, he completed his schooling at The Hyderabad Public School and later pursued a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He also trained in filmmaking at the New York Film Academy, which refined his creative skills. Ashwin began his career as an assistant director, gradually building a strong foundation in storytelling and filmmaking techniques before making his directorial debut with Yevade Subramanyam (2015), a film praised for its freshness and emotional depth. Ashwin rose to national prominence with Mahanati (2018), a biographical drama about the legendary actress Savitri. The film earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards, establishing him as one of the leading filmmakers in India. He continued expanding his creative footprint by directing anthology content and producing hits like Pitta Kathalu (2021) and Jathi Ratnalu (2021). In 2024, he ventured into large-scale science fiction with Kalki 2898 AD, a film celebrated for its ambitious world-building and technical excellence, further solidifying his reputation as a visionary director.

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  • Directing
  • Screen writing
  • Producing

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Reward & Recognition

Award – Nandi Award for Best Debut Director - Yevade Subramanyam

Received on January 2015

SIIMA Nomination for Best Director - Yevade Subramanyam

Received on January 2016

National Film Award for Best Feature Film - Mahanati

Received on January 2019

Filmfare Award South for Best Director - Mahanati

Received on January 2019

Zee Cine Award Telugu for Best Director - Mahanati

Received on January 2019

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Ramineni Foundation Award for Best Director - Mahanati

Received on January 2019

SIIMA Nomination for Best Director - Mahanati

Received on January 2019

Gaddar Award for Best Feature Film (Gold) - Kalki 2898 AD

Received on January 2024

Gaddar Award for Best Director - Kalki 2898 AD

Received on January 2024

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Education

  • College: Mass Communication

    2003 - 2006

    Bachelor’s Degree

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    Institute: Film Direction / Filmmaking

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    Film Direction Course

  • College: Mass Communication

    2003 - 2006

    Bachelor’s Degree

  • FD

    Institute: Film Direction / Filmmaking

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    Film Direction Course

Certifications

  • Film Direction Course - Film Direction & Screenwriting

    01-01-2008

    New York Film Academy (NYFA)

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    Film Direction

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    Artistic

  • Screenwriting

  • SC

    Artistic

  • Producing

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    Film Direction

  • FD

    Artistic

  • Screenwriting

  • SC

    Artistic

  • Producing

  • PR

    Artistic

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