Gowtam Tinnanuri

Film director, Screenwriter

Indian Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm director, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/03/1983
Age43 years
BirthplaceRajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Gowtam Tinnanuri is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is known for his emotionally resonant storytelling that blends raw emotion, relatable characters, and gripping narratives.
Before entering the film industry, he graduated in engineering and completed his MBA. He worked in the corporate sector for a considerable time before pursuing his passion for cinema.
He began his career as a screenwriter, working on scripts for short films before making his directorial debut.

Physical Stats & More

Height172 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Engineering degree
MBA

Personal Life

He worked at Deloitte, an IT company, for eight years before joining the film industry.
He had no prior connections with the film industry and never worked as an assistant director before making his directorial debut.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

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MotherName
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Career

Debut
FilmMalli Raava (2017)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Critics Choice Film Awards Best Director for the film Jersey
  • National Film Awards Best Feature Film – Telugu for the film Jersey
  • South Indian International Movie Awards Best Director – Telugu for the film Jersey
  • National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Jersey
  • Critics Choice Film Award for Best Director for Jersey
  • South Indian International Movie Award for Best Director – Telugu for Jersey
Notable Works
  • Jersey (2019) - Telugu sports drama
  • Jersey (2022) - Hindi remake starring Shahid Kapoor
  • Lots of Love (LOL) (2019) - Bilingual web series in Telugu and Tamil on MX Player
  • Kingdom (2025) - Telugu spy thriller

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He worked at Deloitte, an IT company, for eight years before joining the film industry.
2. His first feature film, 'Malli Raava,' was released in 2017.
3. The directorial success of 'Jersey' played a crucial role in establishing his career in the Telugu film industry.
4. Gowtam Tinnanuri is currently involved in multiple upcoming projects, one of which is a Hindi sequel to 'Jersey' starring Shahid Kapoor.
5. He directed the Hindi remake of Jersey in 2022 starring Shahid Kapoor.
6. He directed the bilingual web series Lots of Love (LOL) in 2019, released on MX Player in Telugu and Tamil.
7. He has other projects in development, including the Telugu film Magic.
8. He took time to do extensive homework and research before penning the script for Jersey.
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