Saikiran Rayapolu, a standup comedian from Hyderabad, is recognised for his clean and approachable jokes, with a special emphasis on vegetarian humour. He recently performed his regular ‘Pure Veg Jokes’ concert at Secunderabad’s Guruswamy Centre, where he quickly gained fame for his funny and engaging delivery.
Saikiran, who is now in his tenth year of comedy, recounts his humble beginnings in January 2014, when he won an open mic contest. He rose to prominence in 2019 with his viral videos ‘Dark Skin’ and ‘Getting Married,’ which went viral on WhatsApp and social media platforms.
When asked how he became interested in comedy, Saikiran cites his long-standing awareness and passion in the art genre. He grew up watching American standup performances and decided to try his hand at comedy while it was just getting started in Hyderabad.
Standup comedy, according to Saikiran, is an intriguing art form that allows the performer to connect with an audience and convey their deepest ideas, finally generating laughter. It’s a cathartic event for him.
While his primary concentration is on clean comedy, Saikiran also delves into broader issues to suit the audience’s expectations. His emphasis on family and everyday life observations fits well with clean humour, which he believes has helped overcome initial scepticism from audiences and venues in Hyderabad.
Saikiran believes that the standup scene in Hyderabad is soon becoming a hub for the art form. He believes, however, that there is still opportunity for Telugu standup acts to expand in the city.
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