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.
Name | Priyadarshi Pulikonda |
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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 | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Telugu | Terror |
Awards List | ||||
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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 |