Sree Vishnu (born Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan; 29 February 1984) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. After appearing in minor roles, Vishnu got his breakthrough with Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013). He later starred in supporting roles in films such as Second Hand (2013), Appatlo Okadundevadu (2016), Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017). For the lattermost, he got a SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination.
He expanded to leading roles in successful comedies like Mental Madhilo (2017), Brochevarevarura (2019), Raja Raja Chora (2021), Samajavaragamana (2023), Om Bheem Bush (2024) and Single (2025).
Early life Sree Vishnu was born in Antarvedipalem of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He graduated in Bachelor of Business Management (Honors) from Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam. He worked as a web designer in Hyderabad till 2006, after which he quit to pursue a career in the film industry and started as an assistant director.
While in college he was a member of the theatre group. He also played for the under-19 Andhra cricket team. Vishnu is a friend of fellow actor Nara Rohit and has collaborated with him in several films.
Career Vishnu acted in several short films. One of them, "Bewars" directed by Pavan Sadineni, became popular on YouTube. His first film roles were minor ones in Baanam and Solo. In 2013, he was approached by Pavan Sadineni, for a lead role in the film Prema Ishq Kaadhal. In a review of Second Hand (2013) by The Times of India, the reviewer wrote that "Vishnu sparkles with his dialogue delivery". In 2014, he acted in Nara Rohit's Prathinidhi as a home minister's son.
Following a few other minor roles, in 2016 he had a lead role in the film Appatlo Okadundevadu. He later starred in notable films Brochevarevarura (2019) and Samajavaragamana (2023).
In 2024, he featured in Om Bheem Bush, directed by Sree Harsha Konuganti and Swag.
In 2026, Sree Vishnu’s film Vishnu Vinyasam had its release date advanced by one day, moving from 28 February to 27 February 2026 to align with a Friday theatrical release.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted. Year Title Role Notes 2009 Baanam Academy officer Debut film 2011 Solo Vishnu 2012 Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi/Love Failure Rupesh Uncredited role; Bilingual film; Tamil Debut Naa Ishtam Ganesh's friend Life Is Beautiful Ashok 2013 Prema Ishq Kaadhal Royal Raju Debut as Lead Actor Second Hand Chaitanya Okkadine Sailaja's brother 2014 Prathinidhi Srikar2015 S/O Satyamurthy Bhadram Asura Himself Cameo appearance in the song "Sukumaara" 2016 Appatlo Okadundevaadu Railway Raju Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Kantha Rao 2017 Maa Abbayi Abbayi Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi Vasu NominatedSIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Mental Madhilo Aravind Krishna 2018 Needi Naadi Oke Katha Rudraraju Sagar Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu "Nikhil" 2019 Brochevarevarura Rahul Thipparaa Meesam Mani Shankar2021 Gaali Sampath Suri Raja Raja Chora BhaskarArjuna PhalgunaArjuna2022 Bhala Thandanana Chandra AlluriAlluri Sita Ramaraju 2023SamajavaragamanaBalu2024Om Bheem BushKrishnakanth "Krish" Gundagani and Madhana ManoharuduDual roleSwagKing Bhavabhuthi, Yayathi, Vibhuthi (Dhanubhuthi) andSI Bhavabhuthi, Singareni "Singa"Five roles2025SingleVijay2026Nari Nari Naduma MurariAryaCameo appearanceVishnu VinyasamVishnuMrithyunjayJayGaayapadda SimhamBhairav DasExtended cameoKalyan
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