Sree Vishnu (born Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan; 29 February 1984) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. After a series of minor appearances early in his career, he rose to prominence with Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013) and subsequently established himself as a leading man in a string of successful comedies during the late 2010s and 2020s.
| Born | 29 February 1984 |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Industry | Telugu cinema |
| Breakthrough film | Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013) |
| Notable nomination | SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (for Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi) |
Born Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan, the actor adopted the screen name Sree Vishnu for his work in Telugu films. He began his on-screen career in minor parts before transitioning into more substantial roles.
Sree Vishnu's breakthrough came with Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013). He followed this with appearances in Second Hand (2013) and notable supporting roles in Appatlo Okadundevadu (2016) and Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017). His performance in the latter earned him a nomination for the SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
From the late 2010s, Sree Vishnu moved into leading roles, primarily in comedies. His films in this phase include:
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Prema Ishq Kaadhal | Breakthrough role |
| 2013 | Second Hand | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Appatlo Okadundevadu | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi | SIIMA Best Supporting Actor nomination |
| 2017 | Mental Madhilo | Lead role |
| 2019 | Brochevarevarura | Lead role |
| 2021 | Raja Raja Chora | Lead role |
| 2023 | Samajavaragamana | Lead role |
| 2024 | Om Bheem Bush | Lead role |
| 2025 | Single | Lead role |
Sree Vishnu is regarded as part of a generation of Telugu actors who built careers through content-driven cinema, particularly comedies. His progression from minor parts and supporting roles to leading-man status, marked by recognition such as the SIIMA nomination, illustrates a steady trajectory across more than a decade in the industry.