Cast & creator
Harsha Vardhan
Best known for Katha Sudha, Amrutham, Paradha
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).
Also known as: Harshvardhan, Harshvardan, Harshavardhan
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television credits
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1993–2026 · acting roles
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Filmography (88)
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Katha Sudha
2025
Amrutham
Amrutha "Amrutham" Rao
2001
Paradha
Madhusudhan
2025
Miss Perfect
Gokul Rao
2024
Save the Tigers
Ram Mohan
2023
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Kashiram
2020
Danger
Inspector Rajesh
2005
Ante... Sundaraniki!
Chandra Mohan
2022
Court: State vs. A Nobody
Damu
2025
Aha Naa Pellanta
No ball Narayana
2022
Athadu
2005
HIT: The 2nd Case
Ram Prasad
2022
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
2023
Daaku Maharaaj
Abbavaram
2025
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Sudha
2024
24
Kalai
2016
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu
Narayana
2026
Shambhala
Dr Chankravarty
2025
Azadi 501
2026
Aagadu
Channa Keshava
2014
Andhra King Taluka
College Principal
2025
Manam
Dialogue
2014
Oopiri
Traffic Police
2016
Munna
2007
Naa Saami Ranga
2024
Raja Vikramarka
2021
Anukokunda Oka Roju
Harsha
2005
Maestro
Dr. Swamy
2021
Sridevi Soda Center
2021
Brochevarevarura
CI Srinu
2019
Josh
Vidhya's Brother
2009
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha
2025
Khal Nayak
1993
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
Writer
2013
Varudu
Babji
2010
Illu
Prasad
2026
Satyabhama
Anand Rao
2024
Gaayam 2
Harsha
2010
Swathi Muthyam
Dr. Daiva Prasad
2022
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Chandrasekhar's friend
2014
Pantham
Anand Sunana's staff
2018
Ravanasura
Public Prosecutor
2023
Gaayapadda Simham
2026
Extra Ordinary Man
Mohan
2023
Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam
2024
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Pushpanand
2011
Pournami
Pournami's uncle
2006
Amrutham Dhvitheeyam
Amrutha "Amrutham" Rao
2020
Aithe
Chotu
2003
Zombie Reddy
2021
Guru
Dialogue
2017
Mogudu
2011
Manamantha
Viswanath
2016
Leader
Ali
2010
Vishaka Express
Dialogue
2008
Next Enti?
Sanju's Friend
2018
Check
Astrologer
2021
Mishan Impossible
2022
Akshara
2021
Blade Babji
2008
Athade Oka Sainyam
2004Fitting Master
2009
Pushpaka Vimanam
Hindolam
2021
Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra
2024
Mechanic Rocky
Natraj / Vivek
2024
118
2019
Ek Mini Katha
Dr. G. Satya Kishore
2021
Maama Mascheendra
Ramadaasu
2023Maama Mascheendra
Writer
2023Maama Mascheendra
Director
2023
Game
2006
Alcohol
Varudu Kaavalenu
2021
Lovely
2012
Kedi
2010Koottam
2014
Bharathanatyam
2024
Yagam
2010
Maa Nanna Superhero
Bhai
2024
Boni
2009
SMS
2012
Boyfriend For Hire
2022
Neeli Megha Shyama
2025
Senapathi
Paramjyothi
2021
Kulu Manali
2012
Market Mahalakshmi
2024