Balireddy Prudhviraj (born 6 August 1964) is an Indian actor and politician known for his roles in Telugu films. He has appeared in over 100 films, primarily in comedic roles, and is widely recognised for his iconic dialogue "30 years industry" from the 2002 film Khadgam.
In addition to his career in cinema, Prudhviraj has been actively involved in politics. In February 2019, he was appointed as the state secretary of the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh. He also served as the chairman of the SVBC TV channel, which is operated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, until January 2020. Prudhviraj is currently a member of the Janasena Party.
Career Prudhviraj was born in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by noted actor M. Prabhakar Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana in their first film Aa Okkati Adakku (1992). During this film he spent forty days with Rao Gopala Rao, where he learnt about the film industry. He played many roles in about 100 films. He was well recognized for his dialogue "30 Years Industry ikkada" in Krishna Vamsi's film Khadgam (2002) and this film changed his fate. In the year 2022, he joined Jana Sena Party.
Controversy
Prudhvi Raj had joined the YSRCP in 2018, and after it came into power he has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019. In January 2020, his audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral on YouTube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post as the chairman of the channel. Following that incident Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel.
Prithviraj joined the Janasena party at the Janasena office in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, on 24 January 2024 in the presence of party president Pawan Kalyan.
Filmography Telugu films Year Title Role Notes and 1986 Ladies Tailor 1989 Gandipeta Rahasyam Character resembling NTR 1990 Intinta Deepavali Prema KhaidiPrajala ManishiHariNagastram 1991VidhataInspector Jagannath 1992 Aa Okkati Adakku1993Varasudu 1996 Ninne Pelladata 1997 Sindhooram NaxalitePriyamaina Srivaru 1998 Ganesh Dr. Anand Chandralekha Ramaraju 1999 Samudram Police Officer 2000 Bachi Devullu2001Inspector Vikram 2002 Kalusukovalani Interviewer Idiot Police Officer Khadgam 30 Years Industry 2003 Ammayi Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Police officerSimhachalamSriram Yadav 2004 Arya Reddy Sri Anjaneyam 2005 Okkade Police OfficerGowtam SSC Police Officer 2006 Ranam Police Inspector Pokiri Viswanath Evandoi Srivaru Himself 2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Diwakar DheeRowdy Yamagola Malli Modalayindi Man in Rama getup Uncredited 2008 Gautama BuddhaMinister John Apparao 40 Plus Ready King Souryam Police Officer Yuvatha Krishna Manohar 2009 Sasirekha Parinayam Lorry Driver Fitting Master Police Officer Rechipo Police Officer KickMinister Naa Style Veru Current Police officer Snehituda... Police officer Ek Niranjan Ex-minister A Aa E Ee Police Officer 2010 Adhurs Namo Venkatesa Prasad's gang member Rama Rama Krishna Krishna Prasthanam Vedam Bullebbayi 2011 Jai Bolo Telangana Kudirithe Kappu Coffee Company MD Aha Naa Pellanta Pilot Brahmi Gadi Katha Producer's henchman Dookudu Dummy Doctor Bezawada 2012 Poola Rangadu Eedara Gavvaraju Six Jagga Reddy Nuvva Nena Gabbar Singh Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Siddha Vennela 1½ Damarukam Ad film director Yamudiki Mogudu 2013 Donga Police Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Baadshah Kathi Netthuru actor Sukumarudu Action 3D 1000 Abaddalu Police Officer Dalam Bilingual film Athadu Aame o Scooter Govind Raju's father Attarintiki Daredi Paata Basthi Parameswar Venkatadri Express Subrahmanyam Kevvu Keka Punchutality Prabhanjanam Aadu Magaadra Bujji Kharjooram 2014 Legend Party candidate Bhimavaram Bullodu A blind man Adavi Kaachina Vennela Oohalu Gusagusalade Marriage Broker Power Cabinet Minister Rabhasa College Principal Aagadu Veera Kesavulu Geethanjali House Broker Loukyam 'Boiling Star' Bablu 2015Pataas Politician Pandaga Chesko Jadoogadu James BondDongaataACP Kanakambaram Mirchi Lanti Kurradu Kick 2 Sher Pappi's uncle Sankarabharanam Percentage Paramesh S.I. Bengal Tiger 'Future Star' Siddappa Bruce Lee – The Fighter Ratnam Soukhyam ShivuduJatha Kalise 2016 Abbayitho Ammayi Dictator Ramesh Patro Terror MLA Ravi Speedunnodu Sobhan's brother-in-law Sarrainodu Obul Reddy's henchman Supreme Tom Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Dorababu Parvathipuram KTV News Channel head Selfie Raja Ankusam Babu Bangaram Batayyi Babji Aatadukundam Raa Chuttalabbai Mr. Ego / E. Govardhan Reddy Jakkanna Katakatala Katappa Abhinetri Spirit Priest Uncredited Eedu Gold Ehe Narada Premam Suma's father Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha Police Officer Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Doctor Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu 'Variation Star' Veera Babu 2017 Khaidi No. 150 Minister Shekar Winner Singham Sujatha Gunturodu Babu Rao Kittu Unnadu Jagratha Rechukka Nenorakam Katamarayudu NASA Sarvam Mister Director Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Kunthala Kingdom's Minister Ninnu Kori Lova Babu Vaisakham Babu Rao LIEIndrudu Paisa VasoolAdvocate Pruthviraj Raja the GreatBank Manager Babji PSV Garuda VegaDoctor Prematho Mee Karthik BalakrishnuduMaddy R2018Achari America YatraGayatri Minister Shankar RaoEgo CI Aavugadda Apparao Raa Raa MLA Kalyan's PA Rangasthalam Bharat Ane Nenu MLA PanthamHouse Owner Vaadakam Tej I Love YouTej's Uncle Raju GaduDr. SaimaVijethaPolice SIRanguStage ArtistDesamudursBhoom BhaskarShailaja Reddy AlluduManikyamDevadasJahnavi's managerMy Dear Marthandam LawyerBluff Master Dhana Shetty2019Vinaya Vidheya Rama RajasekharF2: Fun and Frustration Ramaswamy NaiduYatra Sujaya Krishna Ranga RaoMaharshi JournalistBurrakatha Bongaram HemaEdaina Jaragocchu Software Sudheer DoctorIddari Lokam Okate MukeshSye Raa Narasimha Reddy Madhavayyar2021Bangaru Bullodu Bank ManagerJai SenaZombie Reddy Veera Reddy's henchmenIdhe Maa Katha2022Super MachiShasana SabhaSon of India F3 Palace InchargeAnte Sundaraniki Sundar's uncleKondaNalla Balli Sudhakar RaoSaakini DaakiniRaghuGeethaNachindi Girl Friendu Police inspector Malli ModalaindiJudge2023Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu Haasini's prospective groom's fatherDas Ka DhamkiSanjay’s uncleMeterArjun’s girlfriend’s father Bhuvana Vijayam Boo CopUnstoppable Maya Petika Corporator Bro Sambabu Sound Party MLA VaraprasadExtra Ordinary Man YadavSalaar: Part 1 – CeasefireVillage Sarpanch2024 Inti No. 13 Vey Dharuvey Puli Parasuram Prathinidhi 2 Tiragabadara SaamiSwagEkambaramViswamJali ReddyZebraShrungara SamaramPranaya GodariDhoom DhaamPhani Sharma2025Game ChangerBobbili Mopidevi's assistantRamam RaghavamKasinadhDear UmaDoctorJigel2026VanaveeraDoraswamiSampradayini Suppini SuddapoosaniSI Veera NaiduKJQ: King Jackie QueenFilm Producer
Tamil films Year Title Role Notes 2006 Pudhupettai Murthy 2014 Koottam Bilingual film 2021 Parris Jeyaraj Prakash Raj 2022 Beast Veera's psychiatrist 2023 Kannitheevu Boo Cop2024Bloody Beggar Kuberancredited as Maruthi Prakash Raj 2025 Veera Dheera Sooran "Periyavar" Ravi
Films in other languages Year Title Role Language 2008 Tathagatha Buddha Minister Hindi 2022 Rowdy Inspector Bhojpuri
Television Year Title Role Channel Notes 1995 Lady Detective ETV Episodes 71-72
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