Aadi Saikumar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Aadi Saikumar

• Aadi Saikumar is the grandson of P J Sarma, who was renowned for his acting and scriptwriting works in Telugu cinema.

• Aadi did his schooling till 7th class in Chennai and then shifted to Hyderabad, Telangana.

• Since childhood, Aadi has been a brilliant student and has excelled in studies and cultural activities. He was also inclined towards acting.

• In an interview, Aadi revealed that his father always wanted him to become a cricketer.

• He once said that megastar Chiranjeevi motivated him to become an actor. During his college festival, he performed in front of Chiranjeevi. Aadi’s dancing skills impressed him. So he asked Aadi’s father to let him pursue a career in acting.

  

• Aadi was selected for the under-19 Ranji Cricket Team (2005). He played under the captaincy of Ambati Rayudu, and Pragyan Ojha. But later, he left cricket and started focussing on his acting skills.

• Aadi Saikumar’s debut film Prema Kavali (2011), was a big hit at the box office and played for 100 days in movie theatres. The film was also re-released in October 2024.

• Some of his popular films are Lovely (2012), Sukumarudu (2013), Padipoyane (2014), Shamatakamani (2017), Operation Gold Fish (2019), and Tees Maar Khan (2022).

• Aadi Saikumar is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regimen to stay fit and active.

  

• Aadi loves travelling to different parts of the world. He often goes on holidays with his family.

• In 2024, Aadi worked in only one film, Shanmukha, which did not perform well at the box office.

• Aadi Saikumar did all his films in the Telugu language. His upcoming film Jungle (2025) is a Tamil- Telugu bilingual.

• Aadi Saikumar is a very devotional person, and often visits Tirupathi Balaji temple. He goes seven hills on foot and breaks 100 coconuts before and after the release of his films.

  

• In 2025, Aadi participated in the Celebrity Cricket League Season 11. He played for the team Telugu Warriors.