Shiva Kandukuri

Biography:

Shiva Kandukuri, an Indian actor and engineer, is best known for his work in Telugu cinema, particularly for his roles in films like Choosi Choodangaane.

Originally from Hyderabad, Telangana, India, he is the son of film producer Raj Kandukuri. Shiva graduated in Renewable Energy Engineering and Extended Economics from Pennsylvania State University and initially worked in Philadelphia, United States, before pursuing his acting career.

He made his acting debut in 2020 with Choosi Choodangaane, for which he won the Best Debutant Actor award in Telugu at the South Indian International Movie Awards.

Following his debut, he starred in Gamanam (2021), a Telugu anthology film directed by Sujana Rao. In 2022, he collaborated with director Bharath Peddagani for Manu Charitra, released in June 2023. Additionally, he appeared in the anthology web series Meet Cute (TV series) in the episode titled “Star Struck,” directed by Deepthi Ganta, also in 2023.