Chidanand, also known as Pa Pa Pandu Chidanand, is an Indian film and television actor who works in the Kannada entertainment industry. He appears primarily in supporting and comedic roles, and is best known for his work in films like Ayyo Pandu (2004), Cool Ganesha (2013) and the 2017 family drama April'Na Himabindu. Other significant acting credits include Super Jodi (2008), Life Kodla (2010), Devanahalli (2012) and Re (2016).