Harshvardhan Rane (born 16 December 1983) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi and Telugu cinema. After a brief stint on television, he made his film debut in Telugu with Thakita Thakita (2010) and entered Hindi films with the romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam (2016). He has since established himself through a mix of Telugu and Hindi roles, drawing particular notice for his performances in Taish (2020), Haseen Dillruba (2021) and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025).
| Full name | Harshvardhan Rane |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 December 1983 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Primary languages of work | Hindi, Telugu |
| Television debut | Left Right Left (2007–2008) |
| Telugu film debut | Thakita Thakita (2010) |
| Hindi film debut | Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) |
| Notable nomination | Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male (for Sanam Teri Kasam) |
Rane began his acting career on Indian television, appearing in the military-themed series Left Right Left, which was telecast between 2007 and 2008. The show served as his entry point into screen acting before he transitioned to films.
Rane made his feature film debut with the Telugu romantic drama Thakita Thakita in 2010. He followed this with appearances in several Telugu productions, including Naa Ishtam (2012), the horror film Avunu (2012), Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013) and Anaamika (2014). These films collectively established his presence in the Telugu industry during the early 2010s.
Rane made his Hindi film debut in 2016 with Sanam Teri Kasam, a romantic drama. His performance brought him a nomination for the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male. He went on to play a gangster in Taish (2020), an adventure-loving character in Haseen Dillruba (2021) and a politician in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025), the last of which emerged as a sleeper hit. Each of these roles was received positively by critics and audiences.
Rane is among a relatively small group of contemporary Indian actors to have built a sustained presence in both Telugu and Hindi cinema. His career trajectory, beginning with television and moving through south Indian films before achieving wider visibility in Hindi productions, reflects the increasingly cross-industry nature of acting careers in India.
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