Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Appearance
Priyadarshi Pulikonda | |
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![]() Pulikonda in 2019 | |
Born | |
Alma mater | University of Hyderabad |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Spouse |
Richa Sharma (m. 2018) |
Priyadarshi Pulikonda is an Indian actor and comedian who works in
Film Companion.[1]
Early and personal life
Priyadarshi was born in a
Mass Communication from the University of Hyderabad.[3]
Priyadarshi married writer Richa Sharma in 2018, who was his senior at the University of Hyderabad.[4]
Career
Priyadarshi played the role of a terrorist in the 2016 film Loser in which he played the role of a rifle shooter. His performance was appreciated by critics.[7]
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.[3]
Besides working in several short films, he has appeared in .
Filmography
Telugu films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Terror | Terrorist | |
Pelli Choopulu | Kaushik | ||
Bommala Ramaram | Ramanna | ||
2017 | Ghazi | Lt. Nilesh Mishra | |
Winner | |||
Arjun Reddy | Vipul | ||
Keshava | Keshava's friend | ||
Mister | Doctor | ||
Babu Baga Busy | |||
Darsakudu | |||
Yuddham Sharanam | Alex | ||
Jai Lava Kusa | Obulesh ‘Obs’ | ||
Spyder | Vinay | ||
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi | Sathish | ||
Egise Tarajuvvalu | Somaraju | ||
Middle Class Abbayi | Darshi | ||
Idi Maa Prema Katha | |||
2018 | Rangula Ratnam | Vishnu's friend | |
Kanam
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Sub Inspector Agni | ||
Tholi Prema | Ravi | ||
Manasuku Nachindi | Sarath | ||
Awe | Nala | ||
Nela Ticket | Lawyer Yadagiri | ||
W/O Ram | Police Officer Chary | ||
Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Darshi | ||
2019 | F2 | Darshi | |
Mr. Majnu | Chitti | ||
Mallesham | Chintakindi Mallesham | ||
1st Rank Raju | Chintu | ||
Mithai | Jani | ||
Brochevarevarura | Rocky | ||
Gang Leader
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Ramakrishna | ||
Rama Chakkani Seetha | Pushkar | ||
2020 | World Famous Lover | Gautham's friend | |
Bombhaat | Karun | ||
Guvva Gorinka | Raghuram | ||
2021 | Hybath | ||
Naandhi | Radha Prakash | [8] | |
Jathi Ratnalu | Jogipet Sekhar | ||
A1 Express | Darshi | ||
Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu | Puli | ||
WWW | Ashraf | ||
2022 | Radhe Shyam | Subbarao | |
Sita Ramam | Journalist Marthandam | ||
Oke Oka Jeevitham | Chaitanya "Chaitu" | ||
Gurthunda Seethakalam | Dev's friend | ||
2023 | Balagam
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Saayilu | |
Mangalavaaram | Ravi | ||
Hi Nanna | Justin | [9] | |
2024 | Thappinchuku Thiruguvadu Dhanyudu Sumathi | ||
Om Bheem Bush | Vinay Gummadi | ||
Darling | Raghava | [10] | |
35 Chinna Katha Kaadu | Chanakya Varma | [11] | |
2025 | Game Changer | Ram's friend | |
Court – State vs a Nobody
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Surya Teja | [12] | |
Sarangapani Jathakam † | Sarangapani | [13] |
Voice actor
Year | Title | Actor | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Gang | RJ Balaji | Telugu dubbed version | [14] |
2019 | Frozen 2 | Olaf | [15] |
Other language films
Year | Title | Role | Language |
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2017 | The Ghazi Attack
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Lt. Nilesh Mishra | Hindi |
Take Off | Indian in Iraq | Malayalam | |
Spyder | Madhu | Tamil | |
2018 | NOTA | Wong | |
2022 | Radhe Shyam | Subbarao | Hindi |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2020–present | Loser
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Suri Yadav | ZEE5 | [16] |
2020 | Story Discussion | DOP | Avanti Cinema | |
2021 | In the Name of God | Aadi | Aha | |
Unheard | Badri | Disney+ Hotstar | [17] | |
2023–present | Save the Tigers | Ghanta Ravi |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Best Performance In A Comic Role – Telugu | Pelli Choopulu | Won | [18] |
2017 | 7th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Won | [19] | |
2019 | Radio City Cine Awards S2 | Best Comedian | Tholi Prema | Won | [20] |
2020 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Comedian | Brochevarevarura | Won | [21] |
Critics' Choice Film Awards | Best Actor – Male | Mallesham | Nominated | [22] | |
2021 | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Brochevarevarura | Nominated |
References
- Film Companion. Archived from the originalon 19 December 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "KTR releases song penned by Priyadarshi's father". Times of India. 13 June 2020. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (1 August 2016). "More than just a funny guy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 December 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "'It was difficult to get into an industry where nepotism rules': Priyadarshi to TNM". The News Minute. 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Pelli Choopulu Success for Pelli Choopulu Actor". The Hans India. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "A Hyderabadi in first web thriller". Deccan Chronicle. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- from the original on 17 May 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Darling glimpse: Priyadarshi plays a man exasperated with his marital life". Cinema Express. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Nivetha Thomas starrer 35 completes censorship formalities". Cinema Express. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Court – State vs A Nobody Review: A Decent Courtroom Drama". Times Now. 13 March 2025.
- ^ "'Sarangapani Jathakam' is set for summer 2025 release". Telugucinema.com. 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Gang Review". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Priyadarshi to lend his voice for Olaf in the Telugu version of Frozen 2". The Times of India. 8 November 2019. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Parasuraman, Prathyush (18 May 2020). "Loser On Zee5 Review: Starring Priyadarshi, This Is A Sterile and Stretched Sports Drama Across Three Generations". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Disney Plus Hotstar's Telugu series Unheard gets release date". The Indian Express. 6 September 2021. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "IIFA Utsavam: Complete winner's list". Indian Express. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2017 Telugu winners list: Jr NTR and Rakul Preet Singh declared best actors". International Business Times. 2 July 2017. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "City-Cine Awards - Radio City". Radio City. 2019. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Complete winner list of Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020". 12 January 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list". The Indian Express. 11 March 2020. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
External links
- Priyadarshi Pulikonda at IMDb
- Priyadarshi Pulikonda on Twitter