Balireddy Prudhviraj was born on August 6, 1964 in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He is an Indian actor who mostly appears in Telugu films and a politician who appears in Telugu films. Known for his comedic roles, he has acted in over 100 films. He is noted for his dialogue of "30 Years Industry '' in the 2002 film Khadgam, which also became his moniker. He is called the "30 years Industry '' Prithvi.
He was introduced by Dr. Prabakar Reddy and E V V Satyanarayana in their first film Aa Okkati Adakku in the year 1992. 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 (2002) and this film changed his fate. Later he did many comedies, supporting comedy villain roles in many films, irritating the lead actors in the films.
In January 2020, his audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral on YouTube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post as the chairman of the channel. Following that incident Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in January 2020. In the year 2022, he joined Jana Sena Party.
Balireddy Prudhviraj's contributions to Telugu cinema and his comedic flair have made him a beloved figure in the industry. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent actor and comedian has left a lasting impact on the entertainment landscape.
