Actor
Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Khammam, Telangana, India
Years Active
2016–Present
Priyadarshi Pulikonda – Biography
Priyadarshi Pulikonda – Full Information
- Full Name: Priyadarshi Pulikonda
- Popular Name: Priyadarshi
- Nickname: Darshi
- Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director
- Known For: Pelli Choopulu, Mallesham, Jathi Ratnalu, Balagam
- Date of Birth: 26 August 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Khammam, Telangana, India
- Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Comedian
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Professor Pulikonda Subbachary (Professor and Folklorist)
- Mother: Jayalakshmi (Homemaker)
- Siblings: One younger sister (Lieutenant in the Indian Navy)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Richa Sharma (Writer, m. 2018)
Education
- School: Grew up studying in Hyderabad, India
- College: MNR Degree & PG College, Hyderabad | University of Hyderabad
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Statistics | Postgraduate Degree in Mass Communication
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Made his acting debut with the film Friends in Law. |
| 2020 | Earned widespread recognition for playing Vijay Pratap Singh in the Netflix film Guilty. |
| 2021 | Starred in the romantic drama Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele, showcasing his versatility in lead roles. |
| 2022 | Appeared as Sher in the fantasy adventure blockbuster Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, sharing screen space with leading Bollywood stars. |
| 2023 | Achieved major popularity for portraying Neeraj Kumar Valmiki in the Netflix series Class, one of the year’s most acclaimed OTT dramas. |
| 2024 | Played Neel Nair in the Amazon Prime Video series Call Me Bae, earning praise for his performance and winning the Critics’ Choice Award for Emerging Talent (Male – Hindi Web Originals). |
| 2025 | Continued expanding his OTT and film career with new projects, including work on The Revolutionaries. |
| 2026 | Featured in high-profile upcoming productions, further establishing himself as one of the promising young actors in the Hindi entertainment industry. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Performance in a Comic Role – Telugu | IIFA Utsavam | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2017 | Best Comedian – Telugu | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2019 | Best Comedian | Radio City Cine Awards S2 | Tholi Prema | Won |
| 2020 | Best Comedian | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Brochevarevarura | Won |
| 2020 | Best Actor – Male | Critics’ Choice Film Awards | Mallesham | Nominated |
| 2021 | Best Comedian – Telugu | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Brochevarevarura | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Telugu | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Jathi Ratnalu | Nominated |
| 2022 | Emerging OTT Star of the Year (Male) | OTTplay Awards | Loser Season 2 / Unheard | Won |
| 2023 | Best Actor | Swedish International Film Festival | Balagam | Won |
| 2025 | Best Actor | Telangana Gaddar Film Awards (TGFA) | Mallesham / Balagam | Won |
About Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Priyadarshi achieved widespread fame and commercial breakthrough with his iconic role as "Kaushik" in the 2016 indie blockbuster romantic-comedy Pelli Choopulu, where his comedic timing and dialogue delivery became an instant sensation.
Yes, Priyadarshi married Richa Sharma, who is a writer, in the year 2018.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Statistics from MNR Degree & PG College, followed by a Postgraduate Degree in Mass Communication from the University of Hyderabad.
Yes, he won international acclaim and the Best Actor award at the Swedish International Film Festival for his outstanding and emotionally grounded main lead performance in the rural family drama Balagam (2023).
Priyadarshi starred as one of the main leads in the highly acclaimed Telugu sports drama web series Loser (Season 1 and 2) on ZEE5, for which he won the Emerging OTT Star of the Year award.