Anudeep Katikala

Stand-up Comedian, Engineer

Indian Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionStand-up Comedian, Engineer
NationalityIndian
BirthplacePrayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Anudeep Katikala

15/04/2026

Andhra Pradesh Police detained Anudeep Katikala in Prayagraj after a complaint linked him to a viral stand-up routine that allegedly contained defamatory and obscene remarks about Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan. Reports said he was picked up while visiting his parents and was booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act. The case drew attention because it became part of a broader debate over freedom of expression and the limits of comedy.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)Engineer, Comedian

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBald

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityIIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Educational QualificationB.Tech. in Energy Science (2013-2018)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Work Experience
  • Position: Process Analyst Company: udaan.com Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Duration: August 2018 - May 2019
  • Position: Associate Product Manager Company: Infinity Learn Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Duration: September 2021 - July 2023
  • Position: Founder Company: Silly South Comedy Club Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Duration: March 2023 - Present
Notable Events
  • Founded Silly South Comedy Club in March 2023
  • Appeared in the show Comedy Nights on ETV Telugu in June 2024
  • Controversy in April 2026 due to jokes made about South Indian actors
  • Detained by Andhra Pradesh Police in April 2026 over alleged jokes about Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Playing Cricket
  • Acting

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He began working as a Process Analyst in August 2018.
2. He served as an Associate Product Manager from September 2021 to July 2023.
3. He started organising regular stand-up comedy shows in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
4. His show The Tollywood Roast Show became a huge hit.
5. He faced legal trouble due to jokes made in April 2026.
6. He faced legal trouble in April 2026 due to jokes made about Telugu film personalities.
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