Harsha Vardhan

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Harsha Vardhan

Acting 51 October 9, 1974

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Harsha Vardhan (born October 9, 1974) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, and film director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television. He gained early recognition play…

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7.2 2016 Movie
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

6.6 2020 Movie
Athadu

Athadu

7.8 2005 Movie
Manam

Manam

7.2 2014 Movie
Amrutham

Amrutham

8.6 2001 TV Show
Oopiri

Oopiri

7.2 2016 Movie
Ante... Sundaraniki!

Ante... Sundaraniki!

7.1 2022 Movie
HIT: The 2nd Case

HIT: The 2nd Case

6.8 2022 Movie
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

6.7 2024 Movie
Court: State vs. A Nobody

Court: State vs. A Nobody

7.4 2025 Movie
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty

Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty

6.2 2023 Movie
Khal Nayak

Khal Nayak

6.7 1993 Movie

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Harsha Vardhan (born October 9, 1974) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, and film director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television. He gained early recognition playing the titular protagonist Icchapurapu Amrutha Rao in the long-running television sitcom *Amrutham* (2001–2007), a role he later reprised in its digital sequel *Amrutham Dhvitheeyam* (2020). Concurrently, he established a prolific career as a character actor, appearing in features including *Aithe* (2003), *Anukokunda Oka Roju* (2005), *Leader* (2010), *Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo* (2020), and *Saripodhaa Sanivaaram* (2024). In addition to acting, Vardhan transitioned into screenwriting, providing dialogues for the thriller *Vishaka Express* (2008) and the sports drama *Guru* (2017). He gained notable industry recognition for writing the screenplay for the romantic comedy *Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde* (2013) and the dialogues for the fantasy drama *Manam* (2014). In 2023, he made his feature directorial debut with the action comedy *Maama Mascheendra*, which he also wrote. His subsequent acting credits include the streaming series *Save the Tigers* (2023), the drama *Court: State vs. A Nobody* (2025), and *Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu* (2026).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Azadi 501

    TV show

  2. 2026
    Illu

    Movie Prasad

  3. 2026
    Gaayapadda Simham

    Movie

  4. 2026
    Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu

    Movie Narayana

  5. 2025
    Shambhala

    Movie Dr Chankravarty

  6. 2025
    Andhra King Taluka

    Movie

  7. 2025
    Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha

    Movie

  8. 2025
    Paradha

    Movie Madhusudhan

  9. 2025
    Katha Sudha

    TV show

  10. 2025
    Court: State vs. A Nobody

    Movie Damu

  11. 2025
    Daaku Maharaaj

    Movie Abbavaram

  12. 2025
    Neeli Megha Shyama

    Movie

  13. 2024
    Mechanic Rocky

    Movie

  14. 2024
    Maa Nanna Superhero

    Movie Bhai

  15. 2024
    Sarangadhariya

    Movie

  16. 2024
    Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

    Movie Sudha

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  1. 2024
    Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam

    Movie

  2. 2024
    Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra

    Movie

  3. 2024
    Satyabhama

    Movie Anand Rao

  4. 2024
    Bharathanatyam

    Movie

  5. 2024
    Market Mahalakshmi

    Movie

  6. 2024
    Miss Perfect

    TV show Gokul Rao

  7. 2024
    Naa Saami Ranga

    Movie

  8. 2023
    Extra Ordinary Man

    Movie Mohan

  9. 2023
    Maama Mascheendra

    Movie Ramadaasu

  10. 2023
    Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty

    Movie

  11. 2023
    Save the Tigers

    TV show Ram Mohan

  12. 2023
    Ravanasura

    Movie Public Prosecutor

  13. 2022
    HIT: The 2nd Case

    Movie Ram Prasad

  14. 2022
    Aha Naa Pellanta

    TV show No ball Narayana

  15. 2022
    Boyfriend For Hire

    Movie

  16. 2022
    Swathi Muthyam

    Movie Dr. Daiva Prasad

  17. 2022
    Ante... Sundaraniki!

    Movie Chandra Mohan

  18. 2022
    Mishan Impossible

    Movie

  19. 2021
    Senapathi

    Movie Paramjyothi

  20. 2021
    Raja Vikramarka

    Movie

  21. 2021
    Pushpaka Vimanam

    Movie Hindolam

  22. 2021
    Varudu Kaavalenu

    Movie

  23. 2021
    Maestro

    Movie Dr. Swamy

  24. 2021
    Sridevi Soda Center

    Movie