Priyadarshi Pulikonda is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He gained recognition for his role in Pelli Choopulu (2016). In addition to supporting roles, Priyadarshi played the lead in films such as Mallesham (2019), Mithai (2019), and Balagam (2023). His performance in Mallesham (2019) appeared in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.
Early and personal life Priyadarshi was born in a Telugu family in Khammam, India to Pulikonda Subbachary, a professor, and Jayalakshmi. Priyadarshi's parents shifted to Hyderabad when he was 2 years old and they have been living there since then. They lived in the Old City until he was 10 and later moved to Gachibowli. He did his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from MNR Degree & PG College and has a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Hyderabad.
Priyadarshi married writer Richa Sharma in 2018, who was his senior at the University of Hyderabad.
Career Priyadarshi played the role of a terrorist in the 2016 film Terror which was met with critical acclaim. He gained significance for his portrayal of Kaushik in the successful 2016 romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu. The film was praised for story line, performances and clean humour and Priyadarshi was praised for his speech in Telangana dialect in the film. He has acted in a web series Loser in which he played the role of a rifle shooter. His performance was appreciated by critics.
In an interview with The Hindu, he said he was inspired to become an actor after watching Sagara Sangamam, calling it a "paradigm shift". He is a fan of actors Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi, and directors K. Balachander, K. Viswanath, and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.
Besides working in several short films, he has appeared in Jai Lava Kusa, which stars NTR Jr., Nivetha Thomas and Raashi Khanna. He also appeared in the Mahesh Babu starrer Spyder, directed by AR Murugadoss.
Filmography As an Actor YearTitleRoleNotes2016TerrorTerroristPelli ChoopuluKaushikBommala RamaramRamanna2017GhaziLt. Nilesh MishraWinnerArjun ReddyVipulKeshavaKeshava's friendMisterDoctorBabu Baga BusyChiruDarsakuduYuddham SharanamAlexJai Lava KusaObulesh ‘Obs’Spyder Vinay Vunnadhi Okate ZindagiSathishEgise Tarajuvvalu Somaraju Middle Class AbbayiDarshiIdi Maa Prema Katha2018 Rangula RatnamVishnu's friend KanamSub Inspector AgniTholi PremaRaviManasuku NachindiSarathAweNalaNela TicketLawyer YadagiriW/O RamPolice Officer CharyPadi Padi Leche ManasuDarshi2019F2DarshiMr. MajnuChittiMalleshamChintakindi Mallesham1st Rank RajuChintuMithaiJaniBrochevarevaruraRockyGang LeaderRamakrishnaRama Chakkani Seetha Pushkar 2020World Famous LoverGautham's friendBombhaatKarunGuvva Gorinka Raghuram2021Mail HybathNaandhiRadha PrakashJathi Ratnalu Jogipet SekharA1 Express DarshiIchata Vahanamulu Niluparadu PuliWWW Ashraf 2022Radhe Shyam SubbaraoSita Ramam Journalist MarthandamOke Oka Jeevitham Chaitanya "Chaitu"Gurthunda SeethakalamDev's friend2023Balagam Saayilu Mangalavaaram RaviHi NannaJustin2024Thappinchuku Thiruguvadu Dhanyudu SumathiOm Bheem BushVinay GummadiDarlingRaghava35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Chanakya Varma 2025Game ChangerRam's friendCourtSurya Teja28 Degree CelsiusKarthik's friendSarangapani JathakamSarangapaniMithra Mandali ChaitanyaPremante Madhi2026SuyodhanaVarunThe Paradise MLA Shankar Rao (based on KCR)
Voice Actor + Year Title Actor Notes 2018 Gang RJ Balaji Telugu dubbed version 2019 Frozen 2 Olaf
Other language films YearTitleRoleLanguage2017 The Ghazi AttackLt. Nilesh MishraHindiTake OffIndian in IraqMalayalamSpyder MadhuTamil 2018 NOTAWong 2022 Radhe Shyam pyaare mohan Hindi
Television YearTitleRoleNetwork 2020presentLoserSuri Yadav ZEE52020Story DiscussionDOPAvanti Cinema2021In the Name of GodAadiAhaUnheardBadriDisney+ Hotstar2023presentSave the TigersGhanta Ravi
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResult 20162nd IIFA UtsavamBest Performance In A Comic Role TeluguPelli Choopulu20177th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Comedian – Telugu2019Radio City Cine Awards S2Best ComedianTholi Prema 2020Zee Cine Awards TeluguBest ComedianBrochevarevaruraCritics' Choice Film Awards Best Actor – MaleMallesham20219th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Comedian – TeluguBrochevarevarura
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