Priyadarshi has been receiving praise for his role as MLA Shankaranna in Nani’s The Paradise.
The character has drawn comparisons with former Telangana Chief Minister KCR for its mannerisms, dialect and appearance.
Former Telangana minister and BRS leader T. Harish Rao recently met Priyadarshi at his residence and felicitated him for his performance.
He praised the actor’s work in films like Balagam and Mallesham, along with his performance in The Paradise.
Harish Rao also congratulated director Srikanth Odela, Nani and the entire team. He wished Priyadarshi more memorable roles and greater success in the future.
Congratulated and felicitated actor @Preyadarshe
From Balagam and Mallesham to portraying KCR garu as MLA Shankaranna in #TheParadise his mannerisms, dialect, and screen presence are remarkable.
“చావు నోట్లో తల పెట్టయినా… మీకు గుర్తింపు తెస్తా!!”
Congratulations to the… pic.twitter.com/zJGY81Wbyo
— Harish Rao Thanneeru (@BRSHarish) September 30, 2026