Myneni Sharwanand (born 6 March 1984), known mononymously as Sharwanand, is an Indian actor and producer who works primarily in Telugu cinema, with occasional appearances in Tamil films. He made his acting debut in 2004 with Aidho Tareekhu and has since established himself in the Telugu film industry through a range of mainstream and content-driven projects.
| Full name | Myneni Sharwanand |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1984 |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Primary industry | Telugu cinema |
| Other industry | Tamil cinema |
| Debut film | Aidho Tareekhu (2004) |
| Notable relative | Myneni Hariprasada Rao (grandfather) |
| Notable awards | SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Tamil; Nandi Special Jury Award |
Sharwanand is the grandson of Myneni Hariprasada Rao. He adopted the mononym Sharwanand for his screen career.
Sharwanand began his acting career in 2004 with the Telugu film Aidho Tareekhu. His early filmography includes Prasthanam, the Tamil film Engeyum Eppothum (2011), Run Raja Run and Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (2015).
He went on to star in several notable Telugu productions, including Express Raja, Shathamanam Bhavati and Mahanubhavudu.
Sharwanand is recognised in Telugu cinema for taking on a mix of commercial and unconventional roles. His Tamil debut in Engeyum Eppothum brought him cross-industry recognition, while films such as Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju, Express Raja and Shathamanam Bhavati contributed to his standing as a leading actor in Telugu films during the 2010s.