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'''Sriman''' (born as '''K. Srinivasa Reddy''') is a character artist who appears in ], ] and ] language films. He is primarily known for his prominent roles in '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. He is the son of noted producer, ].<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/top-stories/actor-trusts-father-271206.html</ref><ref>http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/07/12/stories/2004071202160300.htm</ref> '''Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy''' (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as '''Sriman''', is an Indian actor who appears primarily in ] films, and also some ] films. He is primarily known for his prominent ] roles in '']'' (1999), '']'' (2001) '']'' (2002), '']'' (2004), '']'' (2007), '']'' (2008), '']'' (2011) and '']'' (2015). He is the son of noted producer Prakash Reddy.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/pal-of-maduraiites/article28248950.ece|title=Pal of Maduraiites|date=12 July 2004|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> He has acted in over 135 films in his illustrious career.


== Early life == ==Early life and career ==
Sriman was born into a Telugu family in 1972.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 March 2023 |title=15 Tamil actors with Telugu ancestry/Ethnicity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/15-tamil-actors-with-telugu-ancestry/ethnicity/photostory/98544023.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240313051846/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/15-tamil-actors-with-telugu-ancestry/ethnicity/photostory/98544023.cms |archive-date=13 March 2024 |access-date=13 March 2024 |work=]}}</ref> He started his film career as a child artiste in 1972 Telugu film ''Korada Rani'' and later worked in a few films<ref name="hindu" /> till 1984 he performed and returned to continue his academic studies after acting in films directed by his uncle KS Reddy and mostly produced by his father Prakash Reddy. After his college studies he returned to films. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sriman-vikram-taught-me-nuances-in-acting/articleshow/77290640.cms|title=Sriman: Vikram taught me nuances in acting|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He was spotted by director ] for ''Keechu Rallu'' (1991). Tamil director ] spotted him while dancing in ]'s dance class and introduced in '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Bala |date=27 February 2024 |title=விஜய் நண்பராக பல படங்களில் ஜொலித்த ஸ்ரீமன்.. அவர் அப்பா பத்தி தெரிஞ்ச தகவலால் சிலிர்த்து போன ரசிகர்கள்.. |url=https://tamilminutes.com/thalapathi-vijay-friend-character-artist-sriman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312155005/https://tamilminutes.com/thalapathi-vijay-friend-character-artist-sriman/ |archive-date=12 March 2024 |access-date=12 March 2024 |website=Tamil Minutes |language=ta}}</ref> then ] spotted and gave him a supporting role in his Tamil film '']''. He enacted a supporting role in '']'', then ]-starrer '']'', which he considers as a turning point in his career".<ref name="thehindu">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2600840.ece|title=Cinema - The Hindu|website=]|date=5 November 2011 }}</ref> He has frequently appeared in ]'s comedy films during the 2000s, including '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref name="thehindu" />
Sriman was born in ], ]. His father Prakash Reddy is a popular assistant dance director and film producer. His mother Jaya Lakshmi is a house wife. He has two siblings, a brother Prabhakaran and a sister Surekha. His uncle K. S. Reddy was a popular film Director. He did his schooling in Bharath Higher Secondary School, Adyar. He completed B.Com. from ], Chennai.<ref>http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/srimaninterview.php</ref> He was very fond of acting. He learnt ] from dance masters Vimala Raghuram and Kala. Other than his dancing skills, he is also trained in ] and ].


In the mid-2000s, he appeared in a series of lead roles in films with an adult theme including '']'' (2005), '']'' (2006) and the unreleased ''Sati Savithri''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/29092005-4.shtml|title=Dailynews - Mr. Shakila|date=2 December 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202101813/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/29092005-4.shtml|archive-date=2 December 2005}}</ref> He recalled memorable moments as a down memory lane moment in an exclusive interview, where he and Vijay had to sit in one position for a long period of time from morning to afternoon for a hilarious comic scene during film shooting of '']'' (2003).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-08-16 |title=Actor Sriman recalls a scene with Vijay 20 years ago |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actor-sriman-recalls-a-scene-with-vijay-20-years-ago/articleshow/85367687.cms |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> During his acting career, he frequently collaborated with lead actor ] in most of the latter's films including ''Love Today'' (1997), '']'' (1999), '']'' (2001), '']'' (2003), '']'' (2007), ] (2007), ] (2009), ] (2010), '']'' (2017), ] (2021) and '']'' (2023), often appearing as a friend or assistant of him in a supporting character role.<ref>{{Cite news |title=I don't miss a chance to work with Vijay, says Sriman |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-dont-miss-a-chance-to-work-with-vijay-says-sriman/amp_articleshow/94248628.cms |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-01-12 |title=Vijay welcomes Sriman saying, Va Sri, and poses for a selfie ahead of Master’s release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-welcomes-sriman-saying-va-sri-and-poses-for-a-selfie-ahead-of-masters-release/articleshow/80234235.cms |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-10 |title=Master' actor Sriman reveals a big secret behind Vijay's dance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-actor-sriman-reveals-a-big-secret-behind-vijays-dance/articleshow/77458247.cms |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> His 100th film appearance came in Vijay starrer Sura which became a box office bomb due to mixed to negative reviews.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=archive |first=From our online |date=2012-05-16 |title=Sriman turns film producer |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/Aug/23/sriman-turns-film-producer-283679.html |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> His performance as ]'s elder brother in ] (2011) was well received by the audiences mostly appreciating and admiring his humor tone.<ref name=":0" />
With a strong film background, he started his film career as a child artiste in the 1975 Telugu film ''Bangara Manushulu'',<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/07/12/stories/2004071202160300.htm</ref> but returned to continue his academic studies after acting in a few films. After his college studies he recapped his acting crown in Telugu film ''Dongalunnaru Jagartha''. The film was not successful. But his inborn talents were spotted by director ] and gave him a supporting role in his Tamil debut film ''Puthiya Mannargal''.


He made his debut as a film producer ''Parimala Thiraiyarangam'' (2011) under his film production company Wales Productions.<ref name=":0" /> He credited Vikram for voluntarily helping him out in terms of teaching the craft of acting during the film shooting sets of ] (2018) and Sriman insisted that Vikram was one of his mentors who had been influential in his acting career as Vikram taught Sriman how to perform and emote in front of camera.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=2017-04-13 |title=Sriman gets nostalgic |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/130417/sriman-gets-nostalgic.html |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> In return, Sriman taught Vikram some Bharatnatyam dance tips since he learnt the craft of it during his early career.
== Filmography ==

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=== Tamil films ===
| '''Year''' || '''Film''' || '''Language''' || '''Role''' || '''Notes'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|rowspan="1"| 1975 || '']'' || ] || || Child artiste
|- |-
|rowspan="1"| 1994 || '']'' || ] || || |1992 || '']'' || James ||
|- |-
|rowspan="1"| 1996 || '']'' || Telugu || || | 1994 || '']'' || ||
|- |-
|rowspan="1"| 1997 || '']'' || Tamil || || |1996||'']'' || ||
|- |-
|rowspan="2"| 1998 || '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="2"| 1997 || '']'' || Rathnavelu ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Ravi ||
| '']'' || Tamil || Murali Sathyanathan || ]
|- |-
|rowspan="2"| 1999 || '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="3"| 1998 || '']'' || Saravanan ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Laasar ||
|- |-
|rowspan="1"| 2000 || '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || || Guest appearance
|- |-
|rowspan="9"| 2001 || '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="3"| 1999 || '']'' || Chandru ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Iraniyan's friend ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Madhu || | '']'' || Sethu's friend ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | 2000 || '']'' ||Raheem ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="10"| 2001 || '']'' || Auto driver ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Gowtham ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Siva ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Ashok || | '']'' || Dr. Subhash Chandra Bose ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Thangarasu || | '']'' || Balakrishnan ||
|- |-
|rowspan="7"| 2002 || '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Dharmaraj ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Telugu || || | '']'' || Terrorist ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Madhu ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Ashok ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Anumanth Reddy || | '']'' || Thangarasu ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="7"| 2002 || '']'' || Malathi's Brother ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Pradeep ||
|- |-
|rowspan="9"| 2003 || '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Bhaskar ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Hanumanth Reddy ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Badri || | '']'' || Sivakumar ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Balaji ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="10"| 2003 || '']'' || Suresh Kumar ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Muthu's friend ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Sriman ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Richard || | '']'' || ||
|- |-
| '']'' ||| Badri ||
|rowspan="2"| 2004 || '']'' || Tamil || Dilli ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Chellamuthu ||
|- |-
|rowspan="6"| 2005 || '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Auto rickshaw driver ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Duraisingam's son ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Police Officer ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Richard D'Souza ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="2"| 2004 ||'']'' || Dilli ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || ||
|- |-
|rowspan="2"| 2006 || '']'' || Tamil || Thalapathy AgandaMuthu || |rowspan="4"| 2005 || '']'' || Corrupt Police Officer ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Sri ||
|- |-
|rowspan="4"| 2007 || '']'' || Tamil || Saravanan || | ''Thullum Kaalam'' || Meter Govind ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Ashok ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="4"| 2006 || '']'' || Ramesh ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Agandamuthu ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Hospital MD ||
|rowspan="9"| 2008 || '']'' || Tamil || ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="7"| 2007 || '']'' || Saravanan ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Suryaprakash’s PA ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Anand || | '']'' || Sriman ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Viswanath || | '']'' || Police inspector ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Bala ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Cop ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Sakthi ||
|- |-
|rowspan="7"| 2009 || '']'' || Tamil || || |rowspan="8"| 2008 || '']'' || Ananthakrishnan ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || | '']'' || Terrorist ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || Aravind Babu || | '']'' || Rajapandi ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || Filming | ''Nalla Ponnu Ketta Paiyyan'' || Anand ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || Filming | '']'' || Viswanath ||
|- |-
| '']'' || Tamil || || Filming | '']'' || John's bodyguard ||
|- |-
|rowspan="1"| 2010 || '']'' || Tamil || || Filming || | '']'' || ||
|-

|rowspan="7"| 2009 || '']'' || Max ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || Ganesan ||
|-
| '']'' || Kumar ||
|-
| '']'' || Moorthy ||
|-
| '']'' || Aravind Babu ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2010 || '']'' || Thandapani ||
|-
| ''Indrasena '' || ||
|-
| ''Mandabam'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || Madhanagopal's friend ||
|-
|rowspan="9"| 2011 || '']'' || Ramana ||
|-
|'']'' || Raghava's brother ||
|-
| '']'' || Prathap ||
|-
| '']'' || Cheemachu alias Srinivasan ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || Chandran ||
|-
| ''Anandha Thollai'' || ||
|-
| ''Naane Varuven'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || || Unreleased
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2012 || '']'' || Lawyer ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2013 || '']'' || Jayaraj ||
|-
| '']'' || Paramjothy ||
|-
| 2014 || '']'' || Veera Dayalan ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2015 || '']'' || Naddu Ponnu's Husband ||
|-
| '']'' || Dr. Prasad || ]
|-
| '']'' || Salesman Sripathy ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2016 || '']'' || Mall Security ||
|-
| '']'' || Gopi ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2017 || '']'' || PK's assistant ||
|-
| '']'' || Kasi ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || Sekar ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2018 || '']'' || Bhaskar ||
|-
| '']'' || Adiyamaan (Safari) ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
| 2019 || '']'' || Raghava's brother ||
|-
| 2020 || '']'' || Lily's cousin ||
|-
| 2021 || '']'' || JD's friend ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2022 || '']'' || "Krodham" Ravi ||
|-
| '']'' || Kannan's neighbour ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2023 || '']'' || Thambidurai ||
|-
| '']'' || ||
|-
| '']'' || Srinivasan ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2024 || '']'' || Anusha's father ||
|-
| '']'' || Thyagu ||
|-
|{{pending film|]}} || {{tba}} ||
|}


=== Telugu films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 1972 || ''Korada Rani'' || || Child artiste
|-
| rowspan="2"|1975 || ''Bangara Manushulu'' || || Child artiste
|-
| ''Pichodi Pelli'' || || Child artiste
|-
| 1976 || ''Seetamma Santhanam'' || || Child artiste
|-
| 1979 || ''Toofan Mail'' || || Child artiste
|-
| 1983 || ''Chandi Chamundi'' || || Child artiste
|-
| 1984 || ''Railu Dopidi'' || || Child artiste
|-
| 1991 || ''Keechu Raallu'' || ||
|-
| 1994 || '']'' || Dasu's son ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1995 || ''Ammaleni Puttillu'' || ||
|-
|''Badilli''
|
|
|-
| 1996 || ''Maa Inti Aadapaduchu'' || ||
|-
| 2001 || '']'' || Gautham || Remake of ''Friends'' (2001)
|-
| 2002 || '']'' || Seshu's friend || Remake of ''Sethu'' (1999)
|-
| 2004 || ''Dharma'' || ||
|-
| 2005 || '']'' || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-786.html|title=Movie review - 786 (Khaidi Premakatha)|date=4 February 2005|work=]|last=Jeevi}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009 || '']'' || Rambabu || Telugu version of ''Thoranai''
|-
| '']'' || Aravind Babu || Telugu version of ''Unnaipol Oruvan''
|-
| 2011 || '']'' || Johnny ||
|-
| 2012 || '']'' || Ajay ||
|-
| 2015 || '']'' || Taddi Taapaarao ||
|-
| 2023 || '']'' || Inspector Sripathi || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/narakasura-review-interesting-revenge-drama-834776|title=‘Narakasura’ review: Interesting revenge drama|work=]|first=Suhas|last=Sistu|date=3 November 2023}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || '']'' || Anusha's father ||
|} |}


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Indian actor

Sriman
BornKumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy
(1972-02-14) 14 February 1972 (age 52)
Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationActor
Years active1972–1984; 1991–present
SpouseNamitha Reddy

Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as Sriman, is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Tamil films, and also some Telugu films. He is primarily known for his prominent character roles in Sethu (1999), Friends (2001) Panchathanthiram (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Aegan (2008), Muni 2: Kanchana (2011) and Kanchana 2 (2015). He is the son of noted producer Prakash Reddy. He has acted in over 135 films in his illustrious career.

Early life and career

Sriman was born into a Telugu family in 1972. He started his film career as a child artiste in 1972 Telugu film Korada Rani and later worked in a few films till 1984 he performed and returned to continue his academic studies after acting in films directed by his uncle KS Reddy and mostly produced by his father Prakash Reddy. After his college studies he returned to films. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films. He was spotted by director Geetha Krishna for Keechu Rallu (1991). Tamil director Kasthuri Raja spotted him while dancing in Kala Master's dance class and introduced in Mouna Mozhi, then Vikraman spotted and gave him a supporting role in his Tamil film Pudhiya Mannargal. He enacted a supporting role in Priyam, then Vijay-starrer Love Today, which he considers as a turning point in his career". He has frequently appeared in Kamal Haasan's comedy films during the 2000s, including Pammal K. Sambandam, Panchathantiram, Nala Damayanthi, Unnaipol Oruvan, and Manmadan Ambu.

In the mid-2000s, he appeared in a series of lead roles in films with an adult theme including Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005), Unarchigal (2006) and the unreleased Sati Savithri. He recalled memorable moments as a down memory lane moment in an exclusive interview, where he and Vijay had to sit in one position for a long period of time from morning to afternoon for a hilarious comic scene during film shooting of Vaseegara (2003). During his acting career, he frequently collaborated with lead actor Vijay in most of the latter's films including Love Today (1997), Nenjinile (1999), Friends (2001), Vaseegara (2003), Pokkiri (2007), Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007), Villu (2009), Sura (2010), Bairavaa (2017), Master (2021) and Varisu (2023), often appearing as a friend or assistant of him in a supporting character role. His 100th film appearance came in Vijay starrer Sura which became a box office bomb due to mixed to negative reviews. His performance as Raghava Lawrence's elder brother in Kanchana (2011) was well received by the audiences mostly appreciating and admiring his humor tone.

He made his debut as a film producer Parimala Thiraiyarangam (2011) under his film production company Wales Productions. He credited Vikram for voluntarily helping him out in terms of teaching the craft of acting during the film shooting sets of Sketch (2018) and Sriman insisted that Vikram was one of his mentors who had been influential in his acting career as Vikram taught Sriman how to perform and emote in front of camera. In return, Sriman taught Vikram some Bharatnatyam dance tips since he learnt the craft of it during his early career.

Filmography

Tamil films

Year Film Role Notes
1992 Mouna Mozhi James
1994 Pudhiya Mannargal
1996 Priyam
1997 Raasi Rathnavelu
Love Today Ravi
1998 Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Saravanan
Nilaave Vaa Laasar
Guru Paarvai Guest appearance
1999 Nenjinile Chandru
Iraniyan Iraniyan's friend
Sethu Sethu's friend
2000 Vallarasu Raheem
2001 Dheena Auto driver
Friends Gowtham
Vaanchinathan Siva
Kaatrukkenna Veli Dr. Subhash Chandra Bose
Krishna Krishna Balakrishnan
Dosth Dharmaraj
Narasimha Terrorist
Asokavanam Madhu
Manadhai Thirudivittai Ashok
Thavasi Thangarasu
2002 Pammal K. Sambandam Malathi's Brother
Saptham Pradeep
Enge Enadhu Kavithai Bhaskar
Panchathantiram Hanumanth Reddy
Shree Sivakumar
Jaya Balaji
Virumbugiren
2003 Ramachandra Suresh Kumar
Chokka Thangam Muthu's friend
Vaseegara Sriman
Pop Corn
Nala Damayanthi Badri
Thayumanavan Chellamuthu
Thennavan Auto rickshaw driver
Diwan Duraisingam's son
Kadhal Kirukkan Police Officer
Indru Richard D'Souza
2004 Aaytha Ezhuthu Dilli
Kudaikul Mazhai
2005 Sukran Corrupt Police Officer
Thaka Thimi Tha Sri
Thullum Kaalam Meter Govind
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu Ashok
2006 Unarchigal Ramesh
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei Agandamuthu
Nenjirukkum Varai Hospital MD
Kovai Brothers
2007 Pokkiri Saravanan
Viyabari Suryaprakash’s PA
Thoovanam Sriman
Satham Podathey Police inspector
Nam Naadu Bala
Vegam Cop
Azhagiya Tamil Magan Sakthi
2008 Pattaya Kelappu Ananthakrishnan
Sila Nerangalil
Arasangam Terrorist
Pandi Rajapandi
Nalla Ponnu Ketta Paiyyan Anand
Naayagan Viswanath
Aegan John's bodyguard
Sadhu Miranda
2009 Villu Max
Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval
Ilampuyal
Thoranai Ganesan
Engal Aasan Kumar
Aarumaname Moorthy
Unnaipol Oruvan Aravind Babu
2010 Sura Thandapani
Indrasena
Mandabam
Manmadan Ambu Madhanagopal's friend
2011 Aivar Ramana
Muni 2: Kanchana Raghava's brother
Aduthathu Prathap
Vedi Cheemachu alias Srinivasan
Vellore Maavattam
Sadhurangam Chandran
Anandha Thollai
Naane Varuven
Naan Aval Adhu Unreleased
2012 Billa II Lawyer
Ajantha
2013 Samar Jayaraj
Naiyaandi Paramjothy
2014 Azhagiya Pandipuram Veera Dayalan
2015 Aambala Naddu Ponnu's Husband
Kanchana 2 Dr. Prasad Edison Award for Best Supporting Actor
Massu Engira Masilamani Salesman Sripathy
2016 Miruthan Mall Security
Muthina Kathirika Gopi
2017 Bairavaa PK's assistant
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Kasi
Ippadai Vellum
Ulkuthu Sekar
2018 Sketch Bhaskar
Kadaikutty Singam Adiyamaan (Safari)
Utharavu Maharaja
2019 Kanchana 3 Raghava's brother
2020 Darbar Lily's cousin
2021 Master JD's friend
2022 Naai Sekar "Krodham" Ravi
Ward 126 Kannan's neighbour
2023 Varisu Thambidurai
Ghosty
Theerkadarishi Srinivasan
2024 Chiclets Anusha's father
Guardian Thyagu
Thiru.Manickam † TBA

Telugu films

Year Film Role Notes
1972 Korada Rani Child artiste
1975 Bangara Manushulu Child artiste
Pichodi Pelli Child artiste
1976 Seetamma Santhanam Child artiste
1979 Toofan Mail Child artiste
1983 Chandi Chamundi Child artiste
1984 Railu Dopidi Child artiste
1991 Keechu Raallu
1994 Top Hero Dasu's son
1995 Ammaleni Puttillu
Badilli
1996 Maa Inti Aadapaduchu
2001 Snehamante Idera Gautham Remake of Friends (2001)
2002 Seshu Seshu's friend Remake of Sethu (1999)
2004 Dharma
2005 786 Khaidi Premakatha
2009 Pistha Rambabu Telugu version of Thoranai
Eenadu Aravind Babu Telugu version of Unnaipol Oruvan
2011 Oosaravelli Johnny
2012 Rebel Ajay
2015 Tripura Taddi Taapaarao
2023 Narakasura Inspector Sripathi
2024 Chiclets Anusha's father

Television

Streaming television

References

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