Aanand Vardhan is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He is the grandson of noted playback singer P. B. Srinivas. He appeared in more than twenty films as a child actor before debuting in a lead role with Nidurinchu Jahapana (2025).
Early life and education Vardhan was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. His grandfather is Telugu playback singer P. B. Srinivas. His father is a chartered accountant. His father used to frequently tell him stories from Ramayana, so he learnt them by heart, and coincidentally started his child artist career with a role in Ramayanam. His grandfather also wanted to see him as an actor.
He graduated with Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science & Engineering from CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India in 2012.
Career He was 4 years old when he acted in the film Ramayanam. He played the roles of Valmiki and Bala Hanuman.
He made his feature film debut as a child actor in Priyaragalu starring Jagapathi Babu and Soundarya. He played significant roles in the hit films Suryavamsam, Preminchukundam Raa and Manasantha Nuvve. He acted with Jagapati Babu, Venkatesh and Nandamuri Balakrishna. He also acted with Amitabh Bachchan in the Hindi remake of Suryavamsam.
Filmography Year Title Role Language Notes 1997 Priyaragalu Kushulu alias Kusha Lav Telugu Ramayanam Valmiki & Hanuman Preminchukundam Raa Chinnu Pelli Pandiri Young Prakash | 1998 Suryavamsam Junior Harichandra Prasad Maavidaakulu Cable Pelli Peetalu Babloo 1999 Sooryavansham Chhote Thakur Bhanupratap Singh a.k.a. Sonu Hindi Preyasi Rave Nani Telugu 2000 Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa Mrugaraju 2001 Sri Manjunatha Anandavardhan Kannada Manasantha Nuvve Young Chanti Telugu 2002 Indra Indra's nephew 2003 Toli Choopulone 2004 Nenunnanu Young Venu 2025 Nidurinchu Jahapana Veeru Debut in a lead role
Awards 1997: Nandi Award for Best Child Actor Priyaragalu
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