July 26, 2023 / 04:48 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Priyadarshi Pulikonda

ActorComedian

Born : 25/08/1989

Birth Place : Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Father : Pulikonda Subbachary

Mother : Jayalakshmi

Spouse : Richa Sharma

Biography:

Priyadarshi Pulikonda is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in the Telugu film industry. He was born on August 25, 1989, in Khammam, Telangana, India. Priyadarshi initially pursued a career in software engineering but later found his passion for acting and comedy.

He gained widespread recognition and popularity for his role as “Kaushik” in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film “Pelli Choopulu” (2016). The film earned him several accolades and awards for his outstanding performance. After the success of “Pelli Choopulu,” Priyadarshi became a sought-after actor in Telugu cinema.

He went on to appear in various films, delivering notable performances in movies such as “Majnu” (2016), “Arjun Reddy” (2017), “Spyder” (2017), “Rangasthalam” (2018), “Jersey” (2019), and “Brochevarevarura” (2019), among others. He is appreciated for his comic timing and ability to portray relatable characters on screen.

Apart from films, Priyadarshi has also been involved in web series and television shows. He has a significant presence on social media

A terrorist was portrayed by Priyadarshi in the critically acclaimed 2016 movie Terror. His ascent, however, was facilitated by the role of Kaushik in the popular 2016 love comedy Pelli Choopulu. The movie received plaudits for its plot, actors, and tasteful humor. Priyadarshi received acclaim for effortlessly executing the Telangana Baasha. He played a rifle shooter in the web series Loser in which he previously performed as an actor. Criticism of his performance was favorable.

In an interview with The Hindu, he described witnessing Sagara Sangamam as a “paradigm shift” that gave him the desire to pursue acting. He admires Chiranjeevi and Kamal Haasan, as well as K. Balachander, K. Viswanath, and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.

More Details

Name	Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Date of Birth	25/08/1989
Current Residence	Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Height	172 CM
Hobbies	Reading books, Watching movies, Travelling
Father	Pulikonda Subbachary
Mother	Jayalakshmi
Spouse	Richa Sharma
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science
College (s)	University of Hyderabad

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Telugu	Terror

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
2016	2nd IIFA Utsavam	Best Performance In A Comic Role - (Telugu)	Pelli Choopulu
2017	7th South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Comedian (Telugu)	Pelli Choopulu
2019	Radio City Cine Awards S2	Best Comedian (Telugu)	Tholi Prema
2020	Zee Cine Awards Telugu	Best Comedian (Telugu)	Brochevarevarura