Aanand Vardhan
Aanand Vardhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Child artist roles in Telugu cinema |
| Notable work | Priyaragalu, Suryavamsam, Preminchukundam Raa, Manasantha Nuvve, Sooryavansham |
Aanand Vardhan is an Indian performer primarily known for his work in Telugu movies, having appeared in more than twenty films as a child artist. He stepped into a leading role for the first time with the film Nidurinchu Jahapana (2025).
Early life
He descends from a musical lineage as the grandson of the renowned playback vocalist P. B. Srinivas. His father, a chartered accountant by profession, frequently shared tales from the Ramayana, which played a significant role in motivating Aanand’s initial foray into acting, beginning with his part in Ramayanam. Additionally, his grandfather was a strong supporter of his aspirations in acting.
Career
Aanand embarked on his acting journey at just four years old with the film Ramayanam, where he portrayed both Valmiki and young Hanuman. His first appearance as a child actor was in Priyaragalu, starring alongside Jagapathi Babu and Soundarya. He took on important roles in acclaimed films such as Suryavamsam, Preminchukundam Raa, and Manasantha Nuvve. Throughout his career, he has shared screen space with notable actors including Jagapati Babu, Venkatesh, and Nandamuri Balakrishna. A highlight of his career includes acting opposite Amitabh Bachchan in the Hindi adaptation of Suryavamsam.
He completed his Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science & Engineering at CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, graduating in 2012.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Priyaragalu | Kushulu alias Kusha Lav | Telugu | |
| Ramayanam | Valmiki & Hanuman | |||
| Preminchukundam Raa | Chinnu | |||
| Pelli Pandiri | Young Prakash | |||
| 1998 | Suryavamsam | Junior Harichandra Prasad | ||
| Maavidaakulu | Cable | |||
| Pelli Peetalu | Babloo | |||
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Chhote Thakur Bhanupratap Singh a.k.a. Sonu | Hindi | |
| Preyasi Rave | Nani | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | Mrugaraju | ||
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Anandavardhan | Kannada | |
| Manasantha Nuvve | Young Chanti | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Indra | Indra's nephew | ||
| 2003 | Toli Choopulone | |||
| 2004 | Nenunnanu | Young Venu | ||
| 2025 | Nidurinchu Jahapana | Veeru | Debut in a lead role |