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{{Family name hatnote|Koduri|lang=Telugu}}<br />
{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Sri Simha Koduri<br />
| image = Sri Simha.png<br />
| caption = Koduri in 2019<br />
| occupation = Actor<br />
| birth_name = Sri Simha Koduri<ref>{{cite web |title='Thellavarithe Guruvaram' movie review: In pursuit of love |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/thellavarithey-guruvaram-review-a-simple-love-story/article34176220.ece |website=The Hindu |date=27 March 2021}}</ref><br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|02|23|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India<br />
| parents = [[M. M. Keeravani]] (father)<br/>M. M. Srivalli (mother)<br />
| relatives = [[Kaala Bhairava]] (brother)<br/>[[S. S. Rajamouli]] (uncle)<br/>[[Kalyani Malik]] (uncle)<br />
| yearsactive = 2007{{ndash}}present<br />
}}<br />
'''Sri Simha Koduri''' (born 23 February 1996) is an Indian actor, who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He first appeared as a [[Child actor|child artist]] in ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007). After working in various off-screen roles, Simha made his debut as a lead actor in ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]'' (2019) for which he won [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu]].<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Sri Simha was born on 23 February 1996 in [[Hyderabad]] of present-day [[Telangana]].<ref name="TOI" /> His father, [[M. M. Keeravani]], is a music director. He is the nephew of director [[S. S. Rajamouli]].<ref name="G"/> His elder brother, [[Kaala Bhairava]], is a singer and music composer in Telugu films. He married Maganti Raga in 2025, the granddaughter of former actor [[Murali Mohan]].<ref name="F"/><ref name="I"/><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Sri Simha is a regular in [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s films. He was a child in ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007), playing the younger version of [[Jr. NTR]]'s character.<ref name="G">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/251019/good-luck-wishes-for-sri-simha.html|title=Good luck wishes for Sri Simha|date=25 October 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/211219/introducing-sri-simha-koduri.html|title=Introducing Sri Simha Koduri|first=Sashidhar|last=Adivi|date=22 December 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> He also featured in a promotional song "Follows Follows" along with Jr. NTR.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pBV3zPvMVM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/_pBV3zPvMVM| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title=Yamadonga Follows Follows Promotional Video song - NTR, Simha Koduri|work=Vel Records|date=20 October 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> For ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' (2017), he worked as an assistant music director, while his elder brother, [[Kaala Bhairava]], was a singer for the film. Bhairava is now a music director in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref name="F">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-times-when-the-s-s-rajamouli-epic-made-headlines/how-baahubali-2-the-conclusion-was-a-family-affair-for-ss-rajamouli/photostory/58432554.cms|title=How 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' was a family affair for SS Rajamouli - 'Bahubali 2: The Conclusion': Times when the S.S. Rajamouli epic made headlines|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Simha worked as an assistant director to [[Sukumar]] during the filming of ''[[Rangasthalam]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/oct/21/keeravanis-youngest-son-sri-simha-turns-hero-15040.html|title=Keeravani's youngest son Sri Simha turns hero|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> <br />
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He made his debut in a lead role in ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]'' (2019).<ref name="TOI">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/my-family-is-filled-with-musicians-but-i-always-knew-acting-was-my-calling-keeravanis-son-simha/articleshow/71807058.cms|title=My family is filled with musicians, but I always knew acting was my calling: Keeravani's son Simha|newspaper=The Times of India|first=Neeshita|last=Nyayapati|date=30 October 2019|accessdate=7 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/dec/24/sri-simha-ready-for-big-leap-2080079.html|title=Sri Simha ready for big leap|date=24 December 2019|work=New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/tripping-over-mathu-vadalara|title=Tripping over Mathu Vadalara|first=Prakash|last=Pecheti|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> In a review of the film by ''The Times of India'', a critic stated that he "delivers a decent performance" and how "He looks natural in his rugged look and nails scenes which require him to show emotions like fear or anger".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mathu-vadalara/movie-review/72965795.cms|title=Mathu Vadalara Movie Review: A perfect thriller which makes audience glued to their seats and also spills some laughs.|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Simha won [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu]] for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 September 2021|title=SIIMA 2021 Telugu winners' full list: Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Nani, Rashmika Mandanna, and others win big - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-2021-telugu-winners-full-list-mahesh-babu-allu-arjun-nani-rashmika-mandanna-and-others-win-big/articleshow/86350633.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2021, he starred in ''[[Thellavarithe Guruvaram]]''. The film ''[[Bhaag Saale]]'' was released in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-07 |title=Sri Simha's next is a crime comedy titled Bhaag Saale - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sri-simhas-next-is-a-crime-comedy-titled-bhaag-saale/articleshow/94701505.cms |access-date=2022-10-13 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
{{Pending films key}}<br />
*''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.''<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''[[Yamadonga]]'' || Young Raja || Child actor<br />
|-<br />
| 2010 || ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' || Obuleshu || Child actor <br />
|-<br />
| 2012 || ''[[Eega]]'' || Bindu's colleague || <br />
|-<br />
| 2017 || ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' || Kunthala rebel ||<br />
|-<br />
| 2019 || ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]'' || Babu Mohan || Debut as a lead actor<br />
Won: [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu]]<br />
|-<br />
|2021 ||''[[Thellavarithe Guruvaram]]'' || Veerendra ||<br />
|-<br />
|2022<br />
|''[[Dongalunnaru Jaagratha]]''<br />
|Raju<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="2" |2023<br />
|''[[Bhaag Saale]]''<br />
|Arjun<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|''[[Ustaad (2023 film)|Ustaad]]''<br />
|Surya Sivakumar<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2024<br />
|''[[Mathu Vadalara 2]]''<br />
|Babu Mohan<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{IMDb name|9842626}}<br />
{{SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu}}<br />
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]<br />
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[[Category:Telugu male actors]]<br />
[[Category:Male actors from Hyderabad, India]]<br />
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