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{{Short description|Indian actor, film producer and director}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Srinivasa Reddy
| image = Ysrinusmile.jpg
| birth_name = Yaramala Srinivasa Reddy
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1973|11|16}}
| birth_place = [[Khammam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India (now [[Telangana]], India)
| alma_mater =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian}}
| yearsactive = 1995 - present
}}
'''Yaramala Srinivasa Reddy''' is an Indian actor known for his work in [[Telugu cinema]]. He started his career as a television anchor, hosting comedy shows, and later moved into films. He made his acting debut with ''[[Ishtam (2001 Telugu film)|Ishtam]]'' (2001) and gained popularity with his comic role in ''[[Idiot (2002 film)|Idiot]]'' (2002), where his "Boost" dialogue became widely recognized.

He went on to become a well-known comedian, appearing in over 100 films. Some of his notable works include ''[[Venky]]'' (2004), ''[[Desamuduru]]'' (2007), ''[[Parugu]]'' (2008), ''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P|Bendu Apparao RMP]]'' (2009), ''[[Anjaneyulu (film)|Anjaneyulu]]'' (2009), ''[[Darling (2010 film)|Darling]]'' (2010), ''[[Solo (2011 film)|Solo]]'' (2011), ''[[Pataas]]'' (2015), and ''[[Raja the Great]]'' (2017).<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last=Y. Sunitha Chowdhary |date=11 December 2011 |title=Interview With Srinivasa Reddy |url=http://www.cinegoer.net/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-srinivasa-reddy-111211.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811080120/http://www.cinegoer.net/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-srinivasa-reddy-111211.html |archive-date=11 August 2014 |access-date=27 July 2014 |work=Cinegoer}}</ref>

In addition to supporting roles, he also played lead roles in films like ''[[Geethanjali (2014 film)|Geethanjali]]'' (2014) and ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (2016 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Ra]]'' (2016), both of which received critical appreciation.<ref name=":2" />

In 2019, Srinivasa Reddy made his directorial debut with the comedy film ''[[Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu]]'', which he also produced under his own production banner.<ref name=":0" />

== Early life ==
Srinivasa Reddy was born in Chinakorukondi, a village in [[Kalluru mandal|Kalluru Mandal]] of [[Khammam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014)|Andhra Pradesh]] (now in Telangana). He was the youngest of four siblings born to Yaramala Rami Reddy, a Village Development Officer (V.D.O.) and stage actor, and Venkataravamma. His father’s involvement in theatre influenced Srinivasa Reddy’s early exposure to the performing arts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=25 December 2019 |title=అపహాస్యానికి అవకాశం ఇవ్వను - కమెడియన్ శ్రీనివాస రెడ్డి |url=https://telugucinemacharitra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/comedian-srinivasareddi-1.jpg |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Navya |publisher=[[Andhra Jyothi]] |page=46 |language=en-US |via=Telugu Cinema Charitra}}</ref>

During his childhood, he was inspired by cinematic icons like [[Charlie Chaplin]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]], and [[Chiranjeevi]]. Known for his talent in storytelling, he would narrate film plots to his peers and mimic dance routines inspired by N. T. Rama Rao. His school play performances earned him recognition and admiration.<ref name=":0" />

While pursuing [[Education in India#Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary / Intermediate Education|intermediate education]], he became a [[mimicry artist]], gaining popularity in Khammam district for imitating film stars such as [[Amitabh Bachchan]]. He later earned a [[Bachelor of Commerce|B.Com]] degree in [[Khammam]] and won several accolades for his performances, including the title "Man of the University" at [[Gulbarga University]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web |date=23 January 2011 |title=Bluffmaster |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article1117271.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011212208/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/Bluffmaster/article15529440.ece |archive-date=11 October 2020 |access-date=27 July 2014 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Career ==
After completing his degree, Srinivasa Reddy moved to [[Hyderabad]] around 1997 to pursue a career in the film industry. He initially appeared in television serials, including
''[[Chanakya (TV series)|
Chanakya]]'' on [[Doordarshan]]. However, his career was briefly interrupted by a road accident in 1998. After recovering, he gained prominence as an [[Television presenter|anchor]] for television shows such as ''Fun Tonic'' on Siti Cable and ''Navvu Navvinchu'' on [[Gemini TV]]. His exposure in these shows helped him connect with director [[Puri Jagannadh]], thanks to an introduction by [[Raghu Kunche]] and Jr. Relangi.<ref name=":0" />

Srinivasa Reddy made his acting debut in the film ''[[Ishtam (2001 Telugu film)|Ishtam]]'' (2001). His breakthrough came with Puri Jagannadh’s [[Idiot (2002 film)|''Idiot'']] (2002), where he portrayed the friend of [[Ravi Teja]]’s character. His comedic performance and the iconic "Boost" dialogue, delivered while clad only in underwear, became a memorable moment in Telugu cinema. This role established him as a sought-after comedic actor.<ref name=":0" />

Following his success in ''Idiot'', Srinivasa Reddy appeared in several successful films, including ''[[Venky]]'' (2004), ''[[Desamuduru]]'' (2007), [[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|''Lakshmi Kalyanam'']] (2007), ''[[Parugu]]'' (2008), [[Bendu Apparao R.M.P|''Bendu Apparao RMP'']] (2009), ''[[Darling (2010 film)|Darling]]'' (2010), and [[Solo (2011 film)|''Solo'']] (2011). He became well known for portraying the protagonist's friend or a supporting character throughout these films. His humorous dialogues, such as "Ippudu kakapothe inkeppudu" ({{Translation|"If not now, when?"}}) in ''[[Pataas]]'' (2015) and "Uhu Hoo… Hoo…" in ''[[Raja the Great]]'' (2017), became widely popular. Srinivasa Reddy also worked as an assistant director for ''Raja the Great'' and as an associate director for ''[[Athili Sattibabu LKG]]'' (2007).<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=25 December 2019 |title=అపహాస్యానికి అవకాశం ఇవ్వను - కమెడియన్ శ్రీనివాస రెడ్డి |url=https://telugucinemacharitra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/comedian-srinivasareddi-2.jpg |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Navya |publisher=[[Andhra Jyothi]] |page=47 |language=en-US |via=Telugu Cinema Charitra}}</ref>

He frequently collaborated with actors like [[Brahmanandam]] and directors [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] and [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]]. While primarily known for his comedic roles, Srinivasa Reddy showcased his versatility in films such as [[Geethanjali (2014 film)|''Geethanjali'']] (2014) and [[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (2016 film)|''Jayammu Nischayammu Ra'']] (2016), where he played the lead roles.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2014-08-17 |title=Moment of reckoning |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/srinivas-reddys-geetanjali-a-success/article6325989.ece |access-date=2024-12-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In ''Jayammu Nischayammu Ra'', he portrayed the role of the hero, an innocent and intelligent man who wins his love, earning him recognition for his shift from comedy to a more dramatic role.<ref name=":02" />

In 2019, Srinivasa Reddy ventured into direction with ''[[Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu]]'', which he also produced under his banner, Flying Colours Entertainment. However, the film did not achieve commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-20 |title=Exclusive Interview: Srinivasa Reddy – I want to get back my reputation as a comedian |url=https://www.123telugu.com/interviews/exclusive-interview-srinivasa-reddy-i-want-to-get-back-my-reputation-as-a-comedian.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=123Telugu.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Srinivasa Reddy is married to Swathi Reddy, the daughter of his elder sister.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":02" /> The couple has two daughters, Aakruthi(2007),and Aasrithi(2017). Known for his strong connection to Telugu culture, Srinivasa Reddy values maintaining a balance between his professional commitments and family life.<ref name=":02" />

His father, Yaramala Rami Reddy, played a key character in ''[[Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu]]'', a film directed and produced by Srinivasa Reddy.<ref name=":02" />

==Filmography==
{{incomplete list|date=December 2018}}

=== Films ===
*''All films are in Telugu language unless otherwise noted''
{|class="wikitable sortable table"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Note
|-
|1997
|''Nayanamma''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2001||''[[Ishtam (2001 Telugu film)|Ishtam]]'' || Ravi
|
|-
|''Inspector Vikram''
|
|
|-
|2002||''[[Idiot (2002 film)|Idiot]]'' || Chanti's friend
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2003
|''[[Vijayam (film)|Vijayam]]''
|Raju's friend
|
|-
|''Kabeer Das''
|
|
|-
|''[[Naaga]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]''
|Thief
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2004
|''Sorry Naaku Pallaindhi''
|
|
|-
|''[[Love Today (2004 film)|Love Today]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Venky]]''
|Suri Babu
|
|-
| ''[[143 (2004 film)|143]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Sakhiya]]''
| Hari's friend
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Guru (2005 film)|Guru]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Mr. Errababu]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2006
|''[[Oka `V` Chitram]]''
|Balaram's friend
|
|-
|''[[Bangaram (film)|Bangaram]]''
|Vinay's friend
|
|-
| ''[[Roommates (2006 Telugu film)|Roommates]]''
|Seshu
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2007
|''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]''
|Gopalam
|
|-
|''[[Yamadonga]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vijayadasami (film)|Vijayadasami]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Desamuduru]]''
|Ravi
|
|-
|''[[Dubai Seenu]]''
|Seenu's friend
|
|-
|''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]''
|Babloo's friend
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2008
|''[[Parugu]]''
|Krishna's friend
|
|-
|''[[Blade Babji]]''
|Krishna Manohar
|
|-
|''[[Chintakayala Ravi]]''
|Giri
|
|-
|''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]''
|Raju Garu
|
|-
|''[[King (2008 film)|King]]''
|Sai Kishore
|
|-
| rowspan="9" |2009
|''[[Kasko]]''
|Vamsi's friend
|
|-
|''[[Malli Malli]]''
|
|
|-
|''Jagadguru Sri Shiridi Saibaba''
|
|
|-
|''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P]]''
|Tailor
|
|-
|''Rathri''
|
|
|-
|''[[Arya 2]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thoranai|Pistha]]''
|Police officer
|
|-
|''[[Kasko]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Anjaneyulu (film)|Anjaneyulu]]''
|Anjaneyulu's colleague
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2010
|''[[Namo Venkatesa]]''
|Murthy
|
|-
|''[[Darling (2010 film)|Darling]]''
|Prabha's friend
|
|-
|''Comedy Express''
|
|
|-
|''[[Rama Rama Krishna Krishna]]''
|Jilani
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2011
|''[[Solo (2011 film)|Solo]]''
|Gautham's friend
|
|-
|''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]''
|
|
|-
|''Poison''
|
|
|-
|''[[Dookudu]]''
|Director
|
|-
|''[[Kandireega]]''
|Sreenu's friend
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2012
|''[[Naan Ee]]''
| rowspan="2" |Sudeep's PA
|
|-
|''[[Eega]]''
|
|-
|''[[Racha (film)|Rachcha]]''
|Raj's friend
|
|-
|''[[Daruvu]]''
|Ravindra's assistant
|
|-
|''[[Ishq (2012 film)|Ishq]]''
|Siva's assistant
|
|-
|''[[Sarocharu]]''
|Karthik's friend
|
|-
|''[[Ayyare]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="9" |2013
|''[[Shadow (2013 film)|Shadow]]''
|Psycho Srinu's student
|
|-
|''[[Abbai Class Ammai Mass]]''
|
|
|-
|[[Race (2013 film)|''Race'']]
|
|
|-
|''[[Balupu]]''
|Ravi's friend
|
|-
|''[[Iddarammayilatho]]''
|Sanju's friend/musical gang member
|
|-
|''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]''
|Baddam Bhaskar's assistant
|
|-
|''[[Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu]]''
|Peddodu's friend
|
|-
|''[[Sevakudu]]''
|Raju
|
|-
|''[[Tadakha]]''
|Karthik's friend
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2014
|''[[Bhimavaram Bullodu]]''
|Yadagiri
|
|-
|''[[Oka Laila Kosam]]''
|Kiran
|
|-
|''[[Geethanjali (2014 film)|Geethanjali]]''
|Srinivas / Sreenu
|
|-
|''[[Race Gurram]]''
|Lucky's friend
|
|-
|''[[1 (2014 film)|1: Nenokkadine]]''
|Baasha's subordinate
|
|-
|''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]''
|Car broker
|
|-
| ''[[Boochamma Boochodu]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="4" |2015
|''[[Shivam (2015 Telugu film)|Shivam]]''
|Ramakrishna
|
|-
|''[[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]]''
|Nandana's relative
|
|-
|''[[Kick 2]]''
|Suribabu
|
|-
|''[[Pataas]]''
|C.I. Reddy
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2016
|''[[Speedunnodu]]''
|Suri
|
|-
|''[[Appatlo Okadundevadu]]''
|Srinu
|
|-
|''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (2016 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]''
|Sarva Mangalam "Sarvesh"
|Lead role
|-
|''[[Premam (2016 film)|Premam]]''
|E. Kanaka Rao "EK"
|
|-
|''[[A Aa]]''
|Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Supreme (film)|Supreme]]''
|Musician Seenayya
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2017
|''[[Mister (film)|Mister]]''
|Seenu
|
|-
|''[[Two Countries (2017 film)|Two Countries]]''
|Bose
|
|-
|''[[Balakrishnudu]]''
|Chitti Babu
|
|-
|''[[Veedevadu]]''
|
|Telugu version
|-
|''[[Raja the Great]]''
|Bujji
|
|-
|''[[Anando Brahma]]''
|Sidhu
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2018
|''[[Amar Akbar Anthony (2018 film)|Amar Akbar Anthony]]''
|Kandulu
|
|-
|''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]''
|Abhi's assistant
|
|-
|''[[Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'' || Bhasker ||
|-
|''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]''
|Balu
|
|-
|''[[Pantham]]''
|Vikranth's friend
|
|-
|''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba (2018 film)|Jamba Lakidi Pamba]]''
|Varun
|Lead Role
|-
|''[[Chal Mohan Ranga]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu]]''
|Constable 403
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2019
|''[[F2: Fun and Frustration]]''
|Ranga
|
|-
|''[[Ruler (film)|Ruler]]''
|Krishna Reddy
|
|-
|''[[Maharshi (2019 film)|Maharshi]]''
|Ramakrishna
|
|-
|''[[Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu]]''
|Srinu
|Also director and co-producer
|-
| rowspan="5" |2021
|''[[Alludu Adhurs]]''
|Jaypal Reddy's henchmen
|
|-
|''[[Gaali Sampath]]''
|Driver
|
|-
|[[Mugguru Monagallu (2021 film)|''Mugguru Monagallu'']]
|Sushanth
|
|-
|[[Maestro (2021 film)|''Maestro'']]
|[[Sub Inspector|SI]] P. Srinivas Naik
|
|-
|''[[Manchi Rojulochaie]]''
|Broker Srinivas
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2022
|''[[Bhala Thandanana]]''
|Murthy
|
|-
|''[[House Arrest]]'' || Thief ||
|-
|''[[F3 (film)|F3]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]''|| Zubedha||
|-
|''[[Karthikeya 2]]''
|Sadananda
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu]]
|-
|''[[First Day First Show]]''
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=First Day First Show Review: Bland writing, banal jokes |url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/first-day-first-show-review-bland-writing-banal-jokes |work=[[Telugucinema.com]] |date=2 September 2022 |archive-date=29 May 2023 |access-date=7 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529015536/https://telugucinema.com/reviews/first-day-first-show-review-bland-writing-banal-jokes |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="4"|2023
|''[[Waltair Veerayya]]''
|Dollar Babu
|
|-
|''[[Bhuvana Vijayam (film)|Bhuvana Vijayam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Maya Petika]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hidimba (film)|Hidimba]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2024
|''[[Geethanjali Malli Vachindi]]''
|Srinivas / Sreenu
|
|-
|''[[Aranmanai 4|Baak]]''
|Carpenter
|Partially reshot version of ''Aranmanai 4''
|-
| ''[[Vidya Vasula Aham]]'' || Narada ||
|-
| rowspan="7" |2025
|''[[Sankranthiki Vasthunam]]''
|Dr. Sreenu
|
|-
|''[[Coffee with a Killer]]''
|Pothana
|
|-
|''[[Ramam Raghavam]]''
|Atin Raju
|
|-
|''[[Mazaka]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ari: My Name is Nobody]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[K-Ramp]]''
|Lecturer
|
|-
|''[[Paanch Minar]]''
|Y. Sherlock Reddy
|
|-
|rowspan="2" |2026
|''[[Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu]]''
|Reddy
|
|-
|''[[Vishnu Vinyasam]]''
|OC
|
|-
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Network
!Notes
|-
|1997
|''[[Lady Detective (TV series)|Lady Detective]]''
|Fruit seller
| rowspan="2" |[[ETV (Telugu)|ETV]]
|Episode 21
|-
|2000
|''[[Santhi Nivasam (TV series)|Santhi Nivasam]]''
|
|
|-
|
|''Fun Tonic''
|Anchor
|Siti Cable
|
|-
|
|''Navvu Navvinchu''
|Anchor
| rowspan="2" |[[Gemini TV]]
|
|-
|2002
|''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]''
|Koya dora, Thief and Sanjeevani's friend's husband
|In various guest roles
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|0994021}}

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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
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[[Category:Male actors from Telangana]]
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[[Category:Telugu male actors]]
[[Category:South Indian International Movie Awards winners]]

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