Actor
Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2008 – Present
Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam – Biography
Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam – Full Information
- Full Name: Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Television Host
- Date of Birth: 5 November 1988
- Age: 37 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hindu
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Family Background
- Father’s Name: Dhaassyam Chandrasekhar
- Mother’s Name: Geetha Dhaassyam (Television and theatre artist)
- Siblings: Not widely known
Education
- Schooling: Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet
- College: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
- Degree: Engineering
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Directed early short films such as Wake Up, HELP, and My India, marking the beginning of his filmmaking journey. |
| 2009 | Directed short films like We Can – Blind Cricket and The Artist’s Poem, gaining recognition in short film circuits. |
| 2010 | Directed multiple experimental short films including HPS.wmv and Minutes to Midnight. |
| 2011 | Directed several short films such as Highderabad, Serendipity, Kaala Ghoda, and The Journey. |
| 2012 | Directed short films Junun and Anukokunda, continuing to build his reputation as an indie filmmaker. |
| 2015 | Directed the short film Sainma, which became popular online and helped him gain industry attention. |
| 2016 | Made his feature film directorial debut with Pelli Choopulu, which won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay (Dialogues). |
| 2018 | Directed his second film Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi and appeared as an actor in films like Mahanati and Sammohanam. |
| 2019 | Acted in Falaknuma Das and Meeku Maathrame Cheptha, expanding his career as an actor and writer. |
| 2020 | Made cameo appearances in Middle Class Melodies and hosted the TV show Neeku Maathrame Cheptha. |
| 2021 | Directed the “Ramula” segment in the Netflix anthology Pitta Kathalu and acted in Skylab. |
| 2022 | Appeared in the period romance film Sita Ramam in the role of Balaji. |
| 2023 | Directed and acted in Keedaa Cola, and appeared in films like Das Ka Dhamki, Hostel Boys, and Mangalavaaram. |
| 2024 | Played the role of Veer Das in Masthu Shades Unnai Raa and did voice acting in Gorre Puranam. |
| 2025 | Appeared in Santhana Prapthirasthu as Jack Reddy. |
| 2026 | Set to appear in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi as Omkar Naidu. |
Recent Activity
- Directed and acted in the crime-comedy film Keedaa Cola (2023), which marked his third feature film as a director.
- Appeared in the action-comedy movie Das Ka Dhamki (2023) in a supporting role, expanding his acting career in Telugu cinema.
- Continued acting in multiple projects including Masthu Shades Unnai Raa (2024), showing his increasing presence as an on-screen performer.
- Signed and appeared in films such as Santhana Prapthirasthu (2025), further strengthening his acting portfolio.
- Set to appear in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi (2026), continuing his involvement in upcoming Telugu film projects.
- Recently confirmed to play the lead role in a rural romantic-comedy film Crazy Kalyanam, where he stars opposite Anupama Parameswaran.
- Also gaining attention for upcoming projects like Gaaya Padda Simham, whose teaser generated strong buzz online in early 2026.
- Continues to balance his career as a director, actor, writer, and television personality, remaining one of the versatile creative figures in Telugu cinema.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Telugu | National Film Award | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2017 | National Film Awards | Best Screenplay (Dialogues) | National Film Award | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Filmfare Award | Pelli Choopulu | Nominated |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2017 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Debut Director | Santosham Film Award | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
About Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
He is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor mainly working in the Telugu film industry.
He gained national recognition with the 2016 film Pelli Choopulu.
Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Pelli Choopulu.
Yes, apart from directing, he has acted in films like Falaknuma Das, Skylab, and Sita Ramam.
Pelli Choopulu, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, Keedaa Cola, and Falaknuma Das.