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