Aadi Pudipeddi

Aditya Pudipeddi, popularly known as Aadi Saikumar, was born on 23 December 1987 in Amudalavalasa, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India, to renowned Telugu actor and dubbing artist Pudipeddi Sai Kumar and Surekha. He hails from a prominent family in the Telugu film industry, with his grandfather, P.J. Sharma, and uncle, P. Ravi Shankar, also being celebrated actors and dubbing artists.

He completed his early schooling in Chennai at Devi Academy and Padma Sheshadri until the 7th standard before relocating to Hyderabad, where he attended St. Andrews School and St. Johns for Intermediate studies. He graduated from Bhavan's Vivekananda College, Hyderabad. Academically bright and active in cultural pursuits, he was also an accomplished cricketer. He represented the under-19 Ranji Cricket Team, playing alongside future Indian cricket stars Ambati Rayudu and Pragyan Ojha during international trips.

Aadi Pudipeddi married Aruna, a software professional from Rajahmundry, in December 2014. The couple met during his sister’s wedding and now have a daughter named Ayaana.

Full Name	Aadi Pudipeddi
Other Name(s)	Aadi Saikumar
Occupation	Actor
Date of Birth	23-December-1987 (38 years)
Birth Location	Amudalavalasa, Andhra Pradesh, India
Gender	Male
Nationality	India
Religion	Hindu
Height	167 cm
Weight	53 kg
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Qualification	Graduate

Although he was talented in cricket, his passion for acting was ignited when megastar Chiranjeevi noticed his dance performance during a college festival and encouraged his father to support his acting ambitions.

Aadi Pudipeddi made a successful debut in Telugu cinema with the romantic drama Prema Kavali (2011), directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. His portrayal of “Srinu,” an NCC cadet, received critical and audience acclaim, winning him several awards for best debut performance. The film was a blockbuster and ran in theaters for 100 days.

He followed up with the romantic hit Lovely (2012), further cementing his status as a young star. Over the years, he has delivered noteworthy performances in films such as:

Sukumarudu (2013)
Pyar Mein Padipoyane (2014)
Galipatam (2014)
Rough (2014)
Garam (2016)
Chuttalabbai (2016)
Shamantakamani (2017)
Burra Katha (2019)
Operation Gold Fish (2019)
Jodi (2019)
Sashi (2021)
Tees Maar Khan (2022)
Crazy Fellow (2022)
CSI Sanatan (2023)

He is also set to appear in upcoming films like Shanmukha (2025), Shambhala (2025), and the bilingual project Jungle (2025).

He has worked with several prominent directors and co-stars throughout his career, gaining a reputation for his ease in romantic and emotional roles as well as his dancing skills. He has been recognized for his versatility, transitioning from lover-boy roles to intense thrillers.