Harshika Poonacha started her career at the age of 15 by acting in PUC (2008 Kannada film) while she was doing her 12th Standard at Christ Junior College, Bangalore.
[1] After completing 12th standard, Harshika spent the next two months working as a television anchor by hosting[2] shows like Nimmindha Nimagaagi, Hrudayadinda[3] and Sarigamapa before beginning a professional course.
[citation needed] Harshika then joined Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore[4] and completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical.
[10] In 2010, Harshika acted in an important role in Jackie with Puneeth Rajkumar, which catapulted her to an instant celebrity status.
[19] She made her Bhojpuri debut from the film Hum Hai Raahi Pyar Ke with Pawan Singh in 2021.