Prudhvi Raj

Balireddy Prudhviraj (born August 6, 1964) is an Indian actor and politician who appears in Telugu films. Known for his comic roles, he acted in more than 100 movies. He is noted for his role of "30 Years Industry", in Krishna Vamsi-directed "Khadgam" (2002).
In February 2019, He was appointed as state secretary to YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh. He worked as chairman of SVBC channel run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams until January 2020.
Career.
Prudhviraj was born at Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by famous Dr. Prabakar Reddy and E V V Satyanarayana in their first film "Aa Okkati Adakku". During this film he spent forty days with Rao Gopala Rao, where he learnt about the film industry. He played many roles in about 100 films. He was well recognized for his dialogue "30 Years Industry ikkada" in Krishna Vamsi's film "Khadgam" and this film changed his fate.
Controversy.
He has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019. In January 2020, his Audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral in YouTube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post as the chairman of the channel. Following which Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel.