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Tharun Bhascker

Directing Born Nov 5, 1988 Warangal, Telengana, India 43 credits
43
Total Credits
2015–2026
12 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam.
Born: 5 November 1988 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
Profession: Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and television host/presenter.
Primary Industry: Telugu cinema/entertainment industry.
Education: Degree in filmmaking from the New York Film Academy.
Early Work: Short films Anukokunda (screened at Cannes Film Festival) and Sainma.
Full-length Directorial Debut: Pelli Choopulu (2016), a romantic comedy.
Awards for Pelli Choopulu: Two National Film Awards (Best Screenplay (Dialogues) for Bhascker and Best Feature Film in Telugu) and the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director.
Other Directorial Work: Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi (2018).
Other Credits: Known for Sita Ramam (2022) and Keedaa Cola (2023). Played Balaji in Sita Ramam.

Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and television host who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Born on 5 November 1988 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, he earned a degree in filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. His early directorial work included the short films Anukokunda, which screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and Sainma. He made his full-length directorial debut with the 2016 romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu. This film won two National Film Awards, including Best Screenplay (Dialogues) for Bhascker and Best Feature Film in Telugu, as well as the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director. He later directed Ee Nagaraniki E

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam.
Profession: Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and television host/presenter.
Industry: Predominantly Telugu cinema.
Education: Degree in filmmaking from New York Film Academy.
Early work (Short films): Anukokunda (screened at Cannes Film Festival) and Sainma.
Full-length directorial debut: Pelli Choopulu (2016), a romantic comedy.
Awards for Pelli Choopulu: Two National Film Awards (Best Screenplay (Dialogues) for Bhascker and Best Feature Film in Telugu) and a SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director.
Other directorial work: Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi (2018).
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Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and television host who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He earned a degree in filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. His early directorial career included the short films Anukokunda and Sainma. The short film Anukokunda screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Bhascker made his full-length directorial debut with the 2016 romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu. This film earned him two National Film Awards, specifically for Best Screenplay (Dialogues) and Best Feature Film in Telugu. Additionally, he received the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director for this work. He later directed the 2018 film Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi.
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Bhascker made his full-length directorial debut with the 2016 romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu. This film earned him two National Film Awards, specifically for Best Screenplay (Dialogues) and Best Feature Film in Telugu. Additionally, he received the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director for this work. He later directed the 2018 film Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi."

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Career timeline

#Cult · DialogueOm Shanti Shanti ShantihiCrazy KalyanamGaayapadda SimhamENE Repeat · Writer
Santhana Prapthirasthu
Masthu Shades Unnai Ra
DhoothaAnger TalesMangalavaaramKeedaa ColaKeedaa Cola · Director
Sita RamamKanam · DialogueOri Devuda..! · Dialogue
Pitta Kathalu · DirectorPitta Kathalu · WriterOh Manapenne! · StoryOh Manapenne! · ScreenplayOh Manapenne! · Original Film Writer
Middle Class MelodiesComicstaan Semma Comedy Pa · Acting Double
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum · Original Film WriterMeeku Maathrame ChepthaFalaknuma Das
MahanatiEe Nagaraniki Emaindi?Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? · DirectorEe Nagaraniki Emaindi? · ScreenplayEe Nagaraniki Emaindi? · Dialogue
Pelli Choopulu · WriterPelli Choopulu · Director
Sainma · Director

Full Filmography

43 titles
  • #Cult (2026) Dialogue
  • Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi (2026) as Ambati Omkar Naidu
  • Crazy Kalyanam (2026)
  • Gaayapadda Simham (2026) as Dharshas
  • ENE Repeat (2026) Writer
  • ENE Repeat (2026) Director
  • Santhana Prapthirasthu (2025)
  • Masthu Shades Unnai Ra (2024)
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  • Dhootha (2023) as Bhupathi Varma Avuduri
  • Anger Tales (2023) as Rajeev
  • Mangalavaaram (2023) as Special Appearance in a Song
  • Keedaa Cola (2023) as Bhakta Naidu
  • Keedaa Cola (2023) Director
  • Keedaa Cola (2023) Writer
  • Keedaa Cola (2023) Producer
  • Das Ka Dhamki (2023) as Special Appearance
  • Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare (2023) as An Editor (Telugu Version)
  • Sita Ramam (2022) as Balaji
  • Kanam (2022) Dialogue
  • Ori Devuda..! (2022) Dialogue
  • Pitta Kathalu (2021) Director
  • Pitta Kathalu (2021) Writer
  • Oh Manapenne! (2021) Story
  • Oh Manapenne! (2021) Screenplay
  • Oh Manapenne! (2021) Original Film Writer
  • Skylab (2021) as Cameo Appearance
  • Middle Class Melodies (2020) as AE
  • Comicstaan Semma Comedy Pa (2020) Acting Double
  • Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019) Original Film Writer
  • Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019) as Rakesh
  • Falaknuma Das (2019) as Saidulu
  • Mahanati (2018) as Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
  • Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? (2018) as Jury at Goa Film Festival
  • Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? (2018) Director
  • Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? (2018) Screenplay
  • Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? (2018) Dialogue
  • Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? (2018) Story
  • Mitron (2018) Screenplay
  • Sammohanam (2018) as Himself
  • Pelli Choopulu (2016) Writer
  • Pelli Choopulu (2016) Director
  • Sainma (2015) Director
  • Thulabhaaram

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tharun Bhascker best known for?

Tharun Bhascker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including #Cult (2026), Oh Manapenne! (2021), Oh Manapenne! (2021), Oh Manapenne! (2021).

When and where was Tharun Bhascker born?

Tharun Bhascker was born on November 5, 1988 in Warangal, Telengana, India.

How many credits does Tharun Bhascker have?

Tharun Bhascker has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2015 to 2026.

What is Tharun Bhascker's background in cinema and television?

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Tharun Bhascker by the numbers

43credits
38films
5TV series
2015–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Mahanati (2018) as Singeetham Srinivasa Rao — aged about 29

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