Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Darshi |
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| Famous Role | Kaushik in the Telugu-language romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu (2016) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Richa |
| Marriage Date | February 2008 |
Family
| Father | Pulikonda Subbachari (former professor) |
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| Mother | Pulikonda Jayalakshmi |
| Spouse | Richa (Writer) |
Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • 2nd IIFA Utsavam for Best Performance In A Comic Role – (Telugu) for the film Pelli Choopulu (2016) • 7th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian (Telugu) for the film Pelli Choopulu (2017) • Radio City Cine Awards S2 for Best Comedian for the Telugu film Tholi Prema (2019) • Listed in the 100 Greatest Performances of the Decade for the Telugu film Mallesham (2019) • Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Best Comedian for the Telugu film Brochevarevarura (2020) • Emerging OTT Star Award by Hindustan Times for the web series Unheard and Loser 2 (2022) • Best Actor at the Swedish International Film Festival 2023 for the Telugu film Balagam • Best Actor in a Feature Film at Indo French International Film Festival for Balagam |
Favourites
| Actor(s) | Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi |
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| Film | Sagara Sangamam (1983) |
| Film Director(s) | K. Balachander, Kasinathuni Viswanath, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Comedian(s) | Vennela Kishore, Brahmanandam |
| Food | Hyderabadi Dum Biryani |
| Colour | White |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Priyadarshi Pulikonda is an Indian actor, comedian, film director, and writer in the Telugu film industry. | |
| He gained fame for his role in the movie Pelli Choopulu (2016). | |
| Born into a Telugu-speaking family in Telangana, he has roots in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. | |
| At a young age, he moved to Hyderabad and grew up in various areas of the city. | |
| Priyadarshi has always been interested in science and logic. | |
| His acting journey began after being inspired by the Telugu film Sagara Sangamam. | |
| He started acting in university and honed his skills at an acting school. | |
| In 2016, he debuted in the film Terror. | |
| He played notable roles in films like The Ghazi Attack, Winner, and Arjun Reddy. | |
| Priyadarshi later starred in movies like Awe and Mr. Majnu. | |
| His lead role in Mallesham, a biopic, showcased his talent. | |
| He received praise for his performances in Jathirathanlu and Oke Oka Jeevitham. | |
| Throughout his career, he has appeared in over 50 films. | |
| In Loser and In the Name of God, he showcased his acting in web series. | |
| In addition to acting, he has worked as a writer, director, and voice-over artist. | |
| He has a passion for stage performances and fashion shows. | |
| During his leisure time, he enjoys painting and traveling. | |
| He adores his dog, Oreo, and is an animal lover. | |
| He met his wife Richa at the University of Hyderabad. | |
| Known for his versatility, Priyadarshi is recognized for his comedic timing. |
