
Aadi Saikumar, often simply known as Aadi, is a Telugu film actor who has made a name for himself with his diverse roles and performances. Here’s a look at his life and career:
Early Life and Background:
- Born as Aditya Pudipeddi on December 23, 1989, in Amadalavalasa, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- He comes from a family deeply involved in the film industry. His father is the renowned Telugu actor Sai Kumar, known for his powerful dialogue delivery and versatile roles.
- Aadi completed his schooling in Chennai and Hyderabad, and later graduated from Bhavan’s Vivekananda College.
- Interestingly, before venturing into acting, Aadi was a talented cricketer and was even selected for the under-19 Ranji Cricket Team. He played under the captaincy of Ambati Rayudu, and Indian team player Pragyan Ojha was his roommate during a Sri Lanka trip.
Film Career:
- Aadi made his acting debut in 2011 with the romantic comedy “Prema Kavali,” directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. The film was a commercial success and earned him critical acclaim, establishing him as a promising young actor.
- He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South for his performance in “Prema Kavali.” He also received the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) for the same film.
- Some of his notable films include “Lovely” (2012), “Sukumarudu” (2013), “Pyar Mein Padipoyane” (2014), “Garam” (2016), “Shamantakamani” (2017), “Operation Gold Fish” (2019), and “Tees Maar Khan” (2022).
- Aadi has showcased his versatility by taking on a variety of roles, from romantic leads to action-oriented characters.
Filmography (2011–2025)
Year | Film Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2011 | Prema Kavali | Srinu | Telugu | Debut film; Won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South |
2012 | Lovely | Akash | Telugu | Romantic drama |
2013 | Sukumarudu | Sukumar | Telugu | Family drama |
2014 | Pyar Mein Padipoyane | Chandra | Telugu | Romantic musical |
2014 | Galipatam | Karthik | Telugu | Romantic drama |
2014 | Rough | Chandu | Telugu | Action film |
2015 | Garam | Varala Babu | Telugu | Action drama |
2016 | Chuttalabbayi | Recovery Babji | Telugu | Action comedy |
2017 | Shamantakamani | Karthik | Telugu | Multi-starrer crime comedy |
2017 | Next Nuvve | Kiran | Telugu | Horror comedy |
2019 | Operation Gold Fish | Arjun Pandit | Telugu | Action thriller |
2019 | Burra Katha | Abhiram | Telugu | Sci-fi comedy |
2019 | Jodi | Kapil | Telugu | Romantic drama |
2021 | Sashi | Raj | Telugu | Romantic drama |
2022 | Atithi Devobhava | Abhay | Telugu | Romantic thriller |
2022 | Tees Maar Khan | Tees Maar Khan | Telugu | Action drama |
2022 | Crazy Fellow | Abhiram | Telugu | Romantic comedy |
2022 | Top Gear | Arjun | Telugu | Action thriller |
2023 | CSI Sanatan | Sanatan | Telugu | Crime thriller |
2025 | Shanmukha | Shanmukha | Telugu | Devotional suspense thriller; Released on March 21, 2025 |
2025 | Shambhala: A Mystical World | TBA | Telugu | Supernatural horror thriller; Filming began in December 2024; Expected release in summer 2025 |
Awards and Honors
Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Language | Notes |
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2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Debut – South | Prema Kavali | Telugu | Critically acclaimed debut performance |
2011 | SIIMA Award | Best Male Debut (Telugu) | Prema Kavali | Telugu | Recognition from South Indian International Awards |
2011 | CineMAA Award | Best Male Debut | Prema Kavali | Telugu | Popular choice award |
2011 | Santosham Award | Best Debut Actor | Prema Kavali | Telugu | From Santosham film magazine |
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Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D09eXifdRvM&pp=ygUYYWFkaSBzYWlrdW1hciAgaW50ZXJ2aWV3
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aadipudipeddi/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/iamaadisaikumar