Background
He is the fourth son of actor, director, producer, founder of Telugu Desam Party and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
Actor politician member of the Rajya Sabha
He is the fourth son of actor, director, producer, founder of Telugu Desam Party and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
In 2008 he was a candidate of the Telugu Desam Party for election to Rajya Sabha. Harikrishna made his acting debut as a child artist in Sri Krishnavataram as little Krishna in 1964 directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. He then starred in Talla Pellamma (1970) which was followed by Tatamma Kala (1974), Ram Raheem (1974), Daana Veera Shura Karna (1977).
After a long gap he returned to acting career with a guest role in Mohan babu starrer Sri Ramulayya (1998) followed by a full length role alongside Nagarjuna in Seetharama Raju (1999).
His notable films are Laahiri Laahiri Laahirilo (2002), and Seetayya (2003) which are directed by YVS Chowdary and these films are biggest hits of his career.