His third release that year, Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya, was again a romantic comedy. Critics noted that Shaurya 'deliver(s) (a) commendable performance' and was 'perfect as the boy next door'. Oohalu Gusagusalaade released two months later and became a critical and commercial success. An anthology film, it featured Shaurya as part of an ensemble cast, with him having about 20 minute screen time in the film. While working on Oohalu Gusagualade, he was selected for a role in Chandamama Kathalu which became his first release. Although he had no hopes, he was selected for the lead role. He then saw an advertisement by Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, who were casting for Srinivas Avasarala's romantic comedy Oohalu Gusagusalade and sent in his portfolio. 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', and added that he was 'disappointed and wanted to go back to my parents'. Career īefore he got his first role, he struggled for almost five years. Prior to entering the film industry, he played tennis. He lived for several years in Vijayawada, before moving to Hyderabad to pursue his dream of acting in films. Naga Shaurya was born on 22 January 1989 in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.
