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'''Sridhar''' is an [[India]]n [[choreographer]] who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006) and by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed.
'''Sridhar''' is an Indian [[choreographer]] who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006) and by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed.


==Career==
==Career==
Sridhar made his full acting debut in [[K. Balachander]]'s ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006), appearing in a supporting role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/07/10/stories/2005071012760300.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : At 75, Balachander is still at it|date=2005-07-10|accessdate=11 August 2018}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He worked as the choreographer for the "[[Naaka Mukka]]" song in ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/signature-dance-moves/kadhalil-vizhunthen.html|title=Kadhalil Vizhunthen - Signature Dance Moves|website=behindwoods.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in [[Prabhu Deva]]'s ''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs.<ref name=sify>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhu-deva-gave-me-freedom-sridhar-news-tamil-le1ktkfdadesi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805004213/http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhu-deva-gave-me-freedom-sridhar-news-tamil-le1ktkfdadesi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2015|title=Prabhu Deva gave me freedom: Sridhar|website=sify.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series ''[[Nadhaswaram (TV series)|Nadhaswaram]]''.
Sridhar made his full acting debut in [[K. Balachander]]'s ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006), appearing in a supporting role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/07/10/stories/2005071012760300.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : At 75, Balachander is still at it|date=2005-07-10|accessdate=11 August 2018}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He worked as the choreographer for the "[[Naaka Mukka]]" song in ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/signature-dance-moves/kadhalil-vizhunthen.html|title=Kadhalil Vizhunthen - Signature Dance Moves|website=behindwoods.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in [[Prabhu Deva]]'s ''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs.<ref name=sify>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhu-deva-gave-me-freedom-sridhar-news-tamil-le1ktkfdadesi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805004213/http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhu-deva-gave-me-freedom-sridhar-news-tamil-le1ktkfdadesi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2015|title=Prabhu Deva gave me freedom: Sridhar|website=sify.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series ''[[Nadhaswaram (TV series)|Nadhaswaram]]''.


In 2015, he made his first appearance as a leading actor by appearing the action drama, ''Pokkiri Mannan'' directed by Raghav Madhesh. The film released with little publicity and received negative reviews from critics.<ref name=toi>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Pokkiri-Mannan/movie-review/48832724.cms|title=Pokkiri Mannan Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Pokkiri Mannan by Times of India|website=indiatimes.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> Nowrunning.com called it a "mediocre film" and an "excruciating movie-watching experience", remarking that Sridhar made a "passable debut".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16038/tamil/pokkiri-mannan/5205/review/|title=Pokkiri Mannan Review - Tamil Movie Pokkiri Mannan Review|website=nowrunning.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chronicletodaynetwork.com/dance-master-sridhar-turns-out-as-hero/|title=Chronicle Today Network - Daily News|website=www.chronicletodaynetwork.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref>
In 2015, he made his first appearance as a leading actor by appearing the action drama, ''[[Pokkiri Mannan]]'' directed by Raghav Madhesh. The film released with little publicity and received negative reviews from critics.<ref name=toi>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Pokkiri-Mannan/movie-review/48832724.cms|title=Pokkiri Mannan Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Pokkiri Mannan by Times of India|website=indiatimes.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> Nowrunning.com called it a "mediocre film" and an "excruciating movie-watching experience", remarking that Sridhar made a "passable debut".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16038/tamil/pokkiri-mannan/5205/review/|title=Pokkiri Mannan Review - Tamil Movie Pokkiri Mannan Review|website=nowrunning.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chronicletodaynetwork.com/dance-master-sridhar-turns-out-as-hero/|title=Chronicle Today Network - Daily News|website=www.chronicletodaynetwork.com|accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref>


In 2016, he becomes a Director for the movie ''Savadi''.<ref name=makkalmuras>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160428190448/http://makkalmurasu.com/dance-master-sridhar-becomes-director-for-the-tamil-movie-savadi/]</ref>
In 2016, he becomes a Director for the movie ''Savadi''.<ref name=makkalmuras>{{cite web |url=http://makkalmurasu.com/dance-master-sridhar-becomes-director-for-the-tamil-movie-savadi/ |title=Archived copy |website=makkalmurasu.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428190448/http://makkalmurasu.com/dance-master-sridhar-becomes-director-for-the-tamil-movie-savadi/ |archive-date=28 April 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


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


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|2002 || ''[[University (film)|University]]'' || Sridhar
|2002 || ''[[University (film)|University]]'' ||
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|2003 || ''[[Alaudin]]'' ||  
|2003 || ''[[Alaudin]]'' ||  
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|2014 || ''[[Jilla]]'' ||  
|2014 || ''[[Jilla]]'' ||  
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|2015 ||''Pokkiri Mannan'' ||  
|2015 ||''[[Pokkiri Mannan]]'' ||  
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|2015 || ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]'' ||  
|2015 || ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]'' ||  
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|2018 || ''[[Sarkar (2018 film)|Sarkar]]'' ||  
|2018 || ''[[Sarkar (2018 film)|Sarkar]]'' ||  
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|2018 || ''[[Yung Mung Sung]]'' ||  
|2018 || ''Yung Mung Sung'' ||  
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|TBA || ''[[Vanangamudi (upcoming film)|Vanangamudi]]'' ||  
|TBA || ''[[Vanangamudi (upcoming film)|Vanangamudi]]'' ||
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|2022 || ''[[My Dear Bootham]]''
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;Television
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|2002 || ''[[University (film)|University]]'' || Sridhar ||
|2002 || ''[[University (film)|University]]'' || Sridhar ||
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|2003 || ''[[Soori (2003 film)|Soori]]'' || Himself || special appearance in the song "Pirivellam"
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|2004 || ''[[Varnajalam]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Matha Matha"
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|2004 || ''[[Madurey]]''||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Machan Peru"
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|2004 || ''[[Kaadhal]]'' ||  Himself ||special appearance in the song "Pura Koondu"
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|2005 ||''December'' || ||Malayalam film; special appearance in song "Dum Duma"
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|2006 || ''[[Kodambakkam (film)|Kodambakkam]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Oh Pappa"
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|2006 || ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' || Roshan ||
|2006 || ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' || Roshan ||
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|2007 || ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' || Himself || special appearance in the song "Theru Varudhu"
|2015 ||''[[Pokkiri Mannan]]'' || Marudhu ||
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|2007 || ''[[Vegam (2007 film)|Vegam]]'' || ||
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|2008 || ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Nakka Mukka"
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|2010 || ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Poo Pookkum Tharunam"
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|2011 || ''[[Puli Vesham]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Top Class"
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|2013 || ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Tamil Pasanga"
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|2013 || ''[[Chandhamama]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Narayana Narayana"
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|2013 || ''[[Ragalaipuram]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Obamavum"
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|2014 || ''[[Jilla]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Yeppa Maama Treatu"
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|2015 ||''Pokkiri Mannan'' || ||
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|2015 ||''[[10 Endrathukulla]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Vroom Vroom"
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|2016 ||''[[Natpadhigaram 79]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Chellamma"
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|2017 || ''[[Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017 film)|Sakka Podu Podu Raja]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Kalakku Machaan"
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|2018 || ''[[Goli Soda 2]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Pondattee"
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|2018 || ''[[Junga (film)|Junga]]'' ||  Himself || special appearance in the song "Amma Mela Sathiyam"
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;Television
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|2002 || ''[[Thamizhan]]'' ||  
|2002 || ''[[Thamizhan]]'' ||  
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|2002 || ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]''  ||dancer in song "Althotta Bhoopathi"
|2002 || ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]''  ||dancer in song "Old Model Laila"
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|2003 || ''[[Soori (2003 film)|Soori]]'' || dancer in the song "Pirivellam"
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|2004 || ''[[Varnajalam]]'' || special appearance in the song "Matha Matha"  
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|2004 ||''[[Udhaya]]'' ||dancer in song "Pookkum Malarai"
|2004 ||''[[Udhaya]]'' ||dancer in song "Pookkum Malarai"
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|2004 || ''[[Madurey]]''|| special appearance in the song "Machan Peru"
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|2004 || ''[[Kaadhal]]'' ||special appearance in the song "Pura Koondu"
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|2005 ||''December'' || Malayalam film; dancer in song "Dum Duma"
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|2006 || ''[[Kodambakkam (film)|Kodambakkam]]''  || special appearance in the song "Oh Pappa"
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|2007 || ''[[Vegam (2007 film)|Vegam]]'' ||
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|2007 || ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' || special appearance in the song "Theru Varudhu"
|-
|2008 || ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' ||  dancer in the song "Nakka Mukka"
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|2010 || ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' ||  dancer in the song "Poo Pookkum Tharunam"
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|2011 || ''[[Puli Vesham]]'' ||  special appearance in the song "Top Class"
|-
|2013 || ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' || special appearance in the song "Tamil Pasanga"
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|2013 || ''[[Chandhamama]]'' ||  special appearance in the song "Narayana Narayana"
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|2013 || ''[[Ragalaipuram]]'' ||  special appearance in the song "Obamavum"
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|2014 || ''[[Jilla]]'' ||  special appearance in the song "Yeppa Maama Treatu"
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|2014 || ''[[Uyirukku Uyiraga]]'' || dance in the song  "Jhoom Le"
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|2015 ||''[[10 Endrathukulla]]'' ||  dancer in the song "Vroom Vroom"
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|2016 ||''[[Natpadhigaram 79]]'' ||  dancer in the song "Chellamma"
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|2017 || ''[[Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017 film)|Sakka Podu Podu Raja]]'' || special appearance in the song "Kalakku Machaan"
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|2018 || ''[[Goli Soda 2]]'' || special appearance in the song "Pondattee"
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|2018 || ''[[Junga (film)|Junga]]'' ||  dancer in the song "Amma Mela Sathiyam"
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Latest revision as of 03:51, 22 April 2022


Not to be confused with Sridhar (actor).

Sridhar
Born
Chennai, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesDance Master[1][2]
Occupationchoreographer, reality television judge, actor, Director
Years active2001–present

Sridhar is an Indian choreographer who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with Poi (2006) and by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed.

Career[edit | edit source]

Sridhar made his full acting debut in K. Balachander's Poi (2006), appearing in a supporting role.[3] He worked as the choreographer for the "Naaka Mukka" song in Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step".[4] Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in Prabhu Deva's Engeyum Kadhal (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs.[1] He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series Nadhaswaram.

In 2015, he made his first appearance as a leading actor by appearing the action drama, Pokkiri Mannan directed by Raghav Madhesh. The film released with little publicity and received negative reviews from critics.[2] Nowrunning.com called it a "mediocre film" and an "excruciating movie-watching experience", remarking that Sridhar made a "passable debut".[5][6]

In 2016, he becomes a Director for the movie Savadi.[7]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.

Choreographer[edit | edit source]

Films
Year Film Notes
2002 Ezhumalai
2002 Raja
2002 University
2003 Alaudin
2003 Soori
2004 Varnajalam
2004 4 Students
2004 Arasatchi
2004 Kaadhal
2005 Manthiran
2006 Kodambakkam
2006 Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
2006 Poi
2007 Pokkiri
2007 Marudhamalai
2007 Vegam
2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008 Kadhalil Vizhunthen
2008 Pachai Nirame
2008 Dindigul Sarathy
2009 Villu
2010 Ambasamudram Ambani
2011 Engeyum Kadhal
2011 Puli Vesham
2011 Vedi
2011 Vithagan
2012 Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
2012 Thuppakki
2013 Chandhamama
2013 Thalaivaa
2013 Ragalaipuram
2014 Jilla
2015 Pokkiri Mannan
2015 Puli
2015 10 Endrathukulla
2015 Pravegaya Sinhala film
2016 Theri
2016 24
2017 Bogan
2018 Goli Soda 2
2018 Bhaskar Oru Rascal
2018 Junga
2018 Charlie Chaplin 2
2018 Sarkar
2018 Yung Mung Sung
TBA Vanangamudi
2022 My Dear Bootham
Television
Year Film Language
2000 Manikoondu Tamil
2010 Nadhaswaram Tamil

Director[edit | edit source]

Year Film Notes
2018 Saavadi

Actor[edit | edit source]

Films
Year Film Role Notes
2000 Doubles Prabhu's friend
2002 University Sridhar
2006 Poi Roshan
2015 Pokkiri Mannan Marudhu
Television
Year Film Role Language
2005 Raja Rajeswari special appearance in the title song "Sakalakala Valliye" Tamil
2010 Nadhaswaram special appearance in the title song "Nadhaswaram" Tamil

Dancer[edit | edit source]

Year Film Notes
1995 Coolie dancer in song "Ye Rammu"
1997 Arunachalam
1997 Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
1997 Ratchagan
2000 Thai Poranthachu
2000 Kushi
2000 Pennin Manathai Thottu
2000 Parthen Rasithen dancer in song "Pudikkala"
2000 Rhythm dancer in song "Thaniye"
2001 Minnale dancer in song "Azhagiya Theeye"
2001 Praja dancer in song "Chandanamani"
2001 Vedham
2001 Samudhiram
2001 12B dancer in song "Sariya Thavara"
2001 Shahjahan
2001 Majunu dancer in song "Mercury Mele"
2002 Red dancer in song "Kannai Kasakkum"
2002 Thamizhan
2002 Youth dancer in song "Old Model Laila"
2003 Soori dancer in the song "Pirivellam"
2004 Varnajalam special appearance in the song "Matha Matha"
2004 Udhaya dancer in song "Pookkum Malarai"
2004 Madurey special appearance in the song "Machan Peru"
2004 Kaadhal special appearance in the song "Pura Koondu"
2005 December Malayalam film; dancer in song "Dum Duma"
2006 Kodambakkam special appearance in the song "Oh Pappa"
2007 Vegam
2007 Puli Varudhu special appearance in the song "Theru Varudhu"
2008 Kadhalil Vizhunthen dancer in the song "Nakka Mukka"
2010 Ambasamudram Ambani dancer in the song "Poo Pookkum Tharunam"
2011 Puli Vesham special appearance in the song "Top Class"
2013 Thalaivaa special appearance in the song "Tamil Pasanga"
2013 Chandhamama special appearance in the song "Narayana Narayana"
2013 Ragalaipuram special appearance in the song "Obamavum"
2014 Jilla special appearance in the song "Yeppa Maama Treatu"
2014 Uyirukku Uyiraga dance in the song "Jhoom Le"
2015 10 Endrathukulla dancer in the song "Vroom Vroom"
2016 Natpadhigaram 79 dancer in the song "Chellamma"
2017 Sakka Podu Podu Raja special appearance in the song "Kalakku Machaan"
2018 Goli Soda 2 special appearance in the song "Pondattee"
2018 Junga dancer in the song "Amma Mela Sathiyam"

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Prabhu Deva gave me freedom: Sridhar". sify.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pokkiri Mannan Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Pokkiri Mannan by Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : At 75, Balachander is still at it". The Hindu. 10 July 2005. Retrieved 11 August 2018.[dead link]
  4. ↑ "Kadhalil Vizhunthen - Signature Dance Moves". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Pokkiri Mannan Review - Tamil Movie Pokkiri Mannan Review". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Chronicle Today Network - Daily News". www.chronicletodaynetwork.com. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". makkalmurasu.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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