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| '''Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy''' (born 14 February |
'''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> | ||
| ==Early life and career == | ==Early life and career == | ||
| Sriman was born into a Telugu family in |
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 1975 Telugu film ''Bangara Manushulu'' 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" /> | ||
| 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> | 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> | ||
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Indian actor
| Sriman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy (1972-02-14) 14 February 1972 (age 52) Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–1984; 1991–present |
| Spouse | Namitha 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.
Early life and career
Sriman was born into a Telugu family in 1972. He started his film career as a child artiste in 1975 Telugu film Bangara Manushulu 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.
Filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mouna Mozhi | ||
| 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 |
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Bangara Manushulu | Child artiste | |
| Pichodi Pelli | Child artiste | ||
| 1976 | Seetamma Santhanam | Child artiste | |
| 1979 | Toofan Mail | 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
- Anni
- Comedy Junction
- Pandian Stores
- Kelviyin Nayagane
- Streaming television
References
- ^ "Pal of Maduraiites". The Hindu. 12 July 2004.
- "15 Tamil actors with Telugu ancestry/Ethnicity". The Times of India. 10 March 2023. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- "Sriman: Vikram taught me nuances in acting". The Times of India.
- S, Bala (27 February 2024). "விஜய் நண்பராக பல படங்களில் ஜொலித்த ஸ்ரீமன்.. அவர் அப்பா பத்தி தெரிஞ்ச தகவலால் சிலிர்த்து போன ரசிகர்கள்." Tamil Minutes (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Cinema - The Hindu". The Hindu. 5 November 2011.
- "Dailynews - Mr. Shakila". 2 December 2005. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005.
- Jeevi (4 February 2005). "Movie review - 786 (Khaidi Premakatha)". Idlebrain.com.
- Sistu, Suhas (3 November 2023). "'Narakasura' review: Interesting revenge drama". The Hans India.