Harish Rao Meets Priyadarshi Over The Paradise
Actor Priyadarshi met BRS leader and former Telangana minister T Harish Rao at his residence, where they discussed The Paradise and his portrayal of MLA Shankaranna. Harish Rao congratulated Priyadarshi and praised the character’s Telangana dialect, mannerisms, walk and screen presence, which have drawn comparisons with KCR.
Harish Rao said The Paradise effectively presents themes of identity and self respect, while appreciating director Srikanth Odela’s approach. He specifically lauded Priyadarshi’s performance as Shankaranna, describing the portrayal as natural and impactful. The character has become one of the film’s major talking points since its September 24 release.
Harish Rao also highlighted Priyadarshi’s contribution to Telangana rooted cinema, recalling his work in Mallesham and Balagam. He noted that the actor entered the industry without a film background and built recognition through his performances, particularly in stories reflecting Telangana dialect, rural life, culture and family relationships.
Priyadarshi thanked Harish Rao for the appreciation and spoke about his film journey and upcoming projects. He had earlier revealed that accepting Shankaranna initially made him nervous and required extensive research into clothing, mannerisms and appearance. The Paradise team, including Nani and Srikanth Odela, also received Harish Rao’s congratulations.
- Veda
