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Harshavardhan

Harshavardhan

Actor · Born October 9, 1974 (52) · 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 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).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 9, 1974 (52)
From
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
21 on Motif · 87 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 6% in 30 days

What are Harshavardhan's films like?

Across their 11 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Motif score: 68th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 75th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Motif score: 92nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
23%
Self
19%
Survival
9%
Society
7%
Ideas
4%
Power
3%
Friendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Threshold guardianas Dr. Swamy in Maestro (2021)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
5
Tense
4
Thrilling
4
Hopeful
3
Romantic
2
Other
9

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Harshavardhan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 21 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Harshavardhan's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

87 credits, 21 with a Motif page.

  • Azadi 501 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Illu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    as Prasad

  • Gaayapadda Simham(2026)

    Actor

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    as Narayana

  • M.R.P - Neekentha Naakentha?(2026)

    Actor

    Motif score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Shambhala(2025)

    as Dr Chankravarty

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Andhra King Taluka(2025)

    Actor

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Paradha(2025)

    as Madhusudhan

    Motif score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Katha Sudha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 73 episodes · Actor

  • Court - State Vs. A Nobody(2025)

    as Damu

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Daaku Maharaaj(2025)

    as Abbavaram

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Neeli Megha Shyama (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Mechanic Rocky (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Maa Nanna Superhero (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Bhai

  • Sarangadhariya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Saripodhaa Sanivaaram(2024)

    as Sudha

    Motif score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Satyabhama (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Anand Rao

  • Bharathanatyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Market Mahalakshmi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Miss Perfect (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Gokul Rao

  • Naa Saami Ranga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Extra Ordinary Man (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Mohan

  • Maama Mascheendra (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Director · Writer · as Ramadaasu

  • Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty(2023)

    Actor

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Save the Tigers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 20 episodes · as Ram Mohan

  • Ravanasura(2023)

    as Public Prosecutor

    Motif score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • HIT: The 2nd Case(2022)

    as Ram Prasad

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Aha Naa Pellanta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as No ball Narayana

  • Boyfriend For Hire (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Swathi Muthyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dr. Daiva Prasad

  • Ante Sundharaniki(2022)

    as Chandra Mohan

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Mishan Impossible(2022)

    Actor

    Motif score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Senapathi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Paramjyothi

  • Pushpaka Vimanam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Hindolam

  • Raja Vikramarka (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Varudu Kaavalenu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Maestro(2021)

    as Dr. Swamy

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Sridevi Soda Center (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • One Small Story(2021)

    as Dr. G. Satya Kishore

    Motif score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Akshara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Check (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Astrologer

  • Zombie Reddy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Amrutham Dhvitheeyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 26 episodes · as Amrutha "Amrutham" Rao

  • Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo(2020)

    as Kashiram

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Brochevarevarura(2019)

    as CI Srinu

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all films

  • 118 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Next Enti? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Sanju's Friend

  • Pantham (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Anand Sunana's staff

  • Guru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Dialogue

  • Manamantha(2016)

    as Viswanath

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all films

  • 24 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kalai

  • Oopiri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Traffic Police

  • Govindudu Andarivaadele (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Chandrasekhar's friend

  • Aagadu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Channa Keshava

  • Manam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Dialogue

  • Koottam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Bangaru Kodipetta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Writer

  • Lovely (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Kulu Manali (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • SMS - Siva Manasulo Sruthi(2012)

    Actor

    Motif score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mogudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Pushpanand

  • Gaayam 2 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Harsha

  • Varudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Babji

  • Yagam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Leader (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ali

  • Kedi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Josh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Vidhya's Brother

  • Boni (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Fitting Master (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Blade Babji (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Vishaka Express (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Dialogue

  • Munna (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Game (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Pournami(2006)

    as Pournami's uncle

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Danger(2005)

    as Inspector Rajesh

    Motif score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Athadu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Anukokunda Oka Roju (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Harsha

  • Athade Oka Sainyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Aithe (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Chotu

  • Amrutham (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 313 episodes · as Amrutha "Amrutham" Rao

  • Khal Nayak (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Alcohol (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 86 titles, 85 of them dated from 1993 to 2026; peak year 2023.

Biggest box office

Ante Sundharaniki (2022)

$3.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Brochevarevarura (2019)

Motif 98th

Most popular right now

Court - State Vs. A Nobody (2025)

Film career

19932026

Peak 2023 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1993Screen debut· Khal Nayak

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting82 of 86: 81 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Motif score67thDirecting1 of 86: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting5 of 86: 4 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s1 · acting2000s14 · 13 acting · 1 crew2010s24 · 21 acting · 3 crew2020s46 · 46 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
9318

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Harshavardhan's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 68th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

91stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Motif score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 21 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Daaku Maharaaj (2025)

85th percentile spread · 17% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Brochevarevarura (2019)

Motif 98th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Harshavardhan's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 Motif titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 14 · minimalMedian of all films: 31
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Harshavardhan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Harshavardhan's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vivek Athreya shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles