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{{Short description|Indian politician (born 1973)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Srinath Alnath
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|07|18}}
| birth_place = [[Madras, Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = Politician, [[actor]], [[Film director|director]]
| children = 1
| father =
| website =
| office = [[Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| predecessor = [[P. Geetha Jeevan]]
| successor =
| constituency = [[Thoothukkudi Assembly constituency|Thoothukkudi]]
| party = [[Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam]]
}}

'''Srinath Alnath''' (born 18 July 1973) is an [[India]]n politician. He is a member of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] for the constituency of [[Thoothukkudi Assembly constituency|Thoothukkudi]] representing the [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=TN election results: Actor Srinath registers first win for Vijay's TVK
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-election-results-actor-srinath-registers-first-win-for-vijays-tvk/articleshow/130777770.cms|access-date=2026-05-05 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

He was also an actor and film director in the [[Tamil cinema]] industry prior to his political career.

==Career==

He is friend of Tamil actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] since college days and has worked with him in several films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/oct/05/vijays-friends-sanjeev-sriman-and-srinath-join-thalpathy-64-14716.html|title=Vijay's friends Sanjeev, Sriman and Srinath join Thalpathy 64|access-date=2019-10-05|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Unseen: 'Master' actor Srinath shares Vijay's school days picture
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/unseen-master-actor-srinath-shares-vijays-school-days-picture/articleshow/82495358.cms |access-date=2021-05-09 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

He worked as an assistant director with director [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], who gave him a break as an actor with films like ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'' (2005) and ''[[Unnale Unnale]]'' (2007).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Jeeas-blue-eyed-boy-Srinath/articleshow/4535211.cms?referral=PM|title=Jeeva's blue-eyed boy: Srinath|work=Times of India|date=14 January 2017 }}</ref>

He is known for his roles in films like ''[[Santosh Subramaniam]]'' (2008), ''[[Maasilamani]]'' (2009) and ''[[Vettaikaran (2009 film)|Vettaikkaaran]]'' (2009), turned into a director with ''[[Muthirai]]'' (2009)
<ref>{{Cite news |title=When 'Muthirai' fails to impress |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/Jul/02/muthirai-fails-to-impress-64485.html |access-date=2012-05-16 |work=The new Indian Express}}</ref> followed by ''[[Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham]]'' (2014), starring [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-vallavanukku-pullum-aayudham-is-a-forgettable-film-south/20140512.htm |access-date=2014-05-12 |work=Rediff}}</ref> For his third directorial venture, ''Leg Piece'' (2025) starring [[Yogi Babu]] in the lead with an ensemble of comedy stars.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Leg Piece trailer: Yogi Babu leads a talented ensemble of comedy stars|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Feb/24/leg-piece-trailer-yogi-babu-leads-a-talented-ensemble-of-comedy-stars |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=Cinema Express}}</ref>

In [[2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2026]], he contested and won for [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam|TVK]] in [[Thoothukkudi Assembly constituency|Thoothukkudi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/candidates/Tamilnadu2026/srinath-763/|title=Srinath, THOOTHUKUDI constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit|website=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Filmography==
''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''

===Actor===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
|rowspan="1"|1992 || ''[[Naalaya Theerpu]]'' || Vijay's friend ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|1996 || ''[[Maanbumigu Maanavan]]'' || Sundar ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2001 || ''[[12B]]'' || Bolt || Also assistant director
|-
|rowspan="2"|2002 || ''[[Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke!]]'' || Ravi ||
|-
| ''[[Kadhal Virus]]'' || Postman ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2003 || ''[[Alai (film)|Alai]]'' || Aathi's friend ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2005 || ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'' || Pathchu ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2006 || ''[[Vattaram]]'' || Veena's brother ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2007 || ''[[Unnale Unnale]]'' || Vaidyanathan || credited as Vaidyanathan
|-
|rowspan="5"|2008 || ''[[Bheema]]'' || Guru ||
|-
| ''[[Singakutty]]'' || Kathir's friend ||
|-
| ''[[Santosh Subramaniam]]'' || Guna ||
|-
| ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'' || Chinnavar ||
|-
| ''[[Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar]]'' || Vaidyanathan ||
|-
| rowspan="5" |2009 || ''[[Aadatha Aattamellam]]'' || Ashok's friend ||
|-
| ''[[Ananda Tandavam (film)|Anandha Tandavam]]'' || |||
|-
| ''[[Maasilamani]]''|| Kadhir ||
|-
| ''[[Eeram]]''|| Vicky ||
|-
| ''[[Vettaikaran (2009 film)|Vettaikkaaran]]''|| Valayaapathi ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2010 || ''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]''|| Arjun's right-hand man ||
|-
| ''[[Uthamaputhiran (2010 film)|Uthamaputhiran]]''|| David ||
|-
|rowspan="4"|2011 || ''[[Vaada Poda Nanbargal]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Aadu Puli]]'' || Idhayakanni's friend ||
|-
| ''[[Rowthiram]]'' || Ashok ||
|-
| ''[[Mahaan Kanakku]]'' || Professor Varadharajan ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2012 || ''[[Manam Kothi Paravai]]'' || Nayar ||
|-
| ''[[Etho Seithai Ennai]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2013 || ''[[Karuppampatti]]'' || Anglee ||
|-
| ''[[Yaaruda Mahesh]]'' || Randy ||
|-
|rowspan="3"|2014 || ''[[Inga Enna Solluthu]]'' || ||
|-
| ''Angusam'' || Shiva's friend ||
|-
|''[[Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham]]''|| || Also director; special appearance
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Uyire Uyire]]'' || Shiva's coworker ||
|-
| 2017 || ''Aarambamey Attakasam'' || ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Kaaviyyan]]'' || Bhaskar ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2021 || ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' || JD's friend ||
|-
| ''Pazhagiya Naatkal'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kaadan]]'' || Attorney ||
|-
|''[[Mathil]]'' || Sub-inspector ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2023 || ''[[Echo (2023 film)|Echo]]'' || Rajesh ||
|-
| ''[[Let's Get Married (2023 film)|Let's Get Married]]'' || Deepa's husband ||
|-
| ''Moondram Manithan'' || Gautham ||
|-
|2024 || ''[[Saala (film)|Saala]]'' || Saala's friend ||
|-
| rowspan=3| 2025 || ''Leg Piece'' || "Pei" Murugesan ||
|-
| ''[[Sumo (film)|Sumo]]'' || Kasa Kasa Asahi Sake ||
|-
| ''[[Kumki 2]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="3" |2026
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''[[Jana Nayagan]]'' {{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}
| {{TableTBA}}
|Post-production<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rao |first=Anisha |date=26 January 2025 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's last film titled Jana Nayagan, first look out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-thalapathy-69-titled-jana-nayagan-2670283-2025-01-26 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126071156/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-thalapathy-69-titled-jana-nayagan-2670283-2025-01-26 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |access-date=26 January 2025 |magazine=India Today}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Director===
* ''[[Muthirai]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham]]'' (2014)
* ''Leg Piece'' (2025)

===Television===
* 2007-2008: ''[[Kadhalikka Neramillai (TV series)|Kadhalikka Neramillai]]''

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|3597462}}

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[[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]]
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