Priyadarshi Pulikonda

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Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Priyadarshi.jpg
Pulikonda in 2019
Born
NationalityIndian
Alma mater University of Hyderabad
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2016–⁠present
Spouse
Richa Sharma
(m. 2018)

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 Mail (2021). His performance in Mallesham (2019) appeared in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion. [1]

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Early life

Priyadarshi was born in a Telugu family in Telangana, India. His father Pulikonda Subbachary is a professor and his mother's name is Jayalakshmi. [2] 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. They now live in Chandanagar. 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. [3]

Personal life

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 Terror which was met with critical acclaim. He gained significance for his portrayal of Kaushik in the successful 2016 romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu . [5] The film was praised for story line, performances and clean humour and Priyadarshi was praised for his speech in Telangana Baasha in the film. [6] He has acted in a web series 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 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

Telugu films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 Terror Terrorist
Pelli Choopulu Kaushik
Bommala RamaramRamanna
2017 Ghazi Lt. Nilesh Mishra
Winner
Arjun Reddy Lawyer
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 TarajuvvaluSomaraju
Middle Class Abbayi Darshi
Idi Maa Prema Katha
2018 Rangula Ratnam Vishnu's friend
Kanam 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 Ramakrishna
Rama Chakkani Seetha Pushkar
2020 World Famous Lover Gautham's friend
Bombhaat Karun
Guvva Gorinka Raghuram
2021 Mail Hybath
Naandhi Radha Prakash [8]
Jathi Ratnalu Jogipet Sekhar
A1 Express Darshi
Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu Puli
WWW Ashraf
2022 Radhe Shyam Subbarao
Acharya
Sita Ramam Journalist Marthandam
Oke Oka Jeevitham Chaitanya "Chaitu"
Gurthunda Seethakalam Dev's friend
2023 Balagam Saayilu
Mangalavaaram Ravi
Hi Nanna Justin [9]
2024 Om Bheem Bush Vinay Gummadi
Darling Raghava [10]

Voice actor

YearTitleActorNotesRef.
2018 Gang RJ Balaji Telugu dubbed version [11]
2019 Frozen 2 Olaf [12]

Other language films

YearTitleRoleLanguage
2017 The Ghazi Attack Lt. Nilesh Mishra Hindi
Take Off Indian in Iraq Malayalam
Spyder Madhu Tamil
2018 NOTA Wong
2022 Radhe Shyam SubbaraoHindi

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2020present Loser Suri Yadav ZEE5 [13]
2020 Story Discussion DOP Avanti Cinema
2021 In the Name of God Aadi Aha
Unheard Badri Disney+ Hotstar [14]
2023present Save the Tigers Ghanta Ravi Disney+ Hotstar

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2016 2nd IIFA Utsavam Best Performance In A Comic Role - (Telugu) Pelli Choopulu Won [15]
2017 7th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian (Telugu) Pelli Choopulu Won [16]
2019 Radio City Cine Awards S2 Best Comedian Tholi Prema Won [17]
2020 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Comedian Brochevarevarura Won [18]
2020Critics' Choice Film AwardsBest Actor – Male Mallesham Nominated [19]
2021 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian (Telugu) Brochevarevarura Nominated

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