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| birth_place = [[Rajamundry]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India | | birth_place = [[Rajamundry]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India | ||
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'''Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy''' (born | '''Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy''' (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as '''Sriman''', is an Indian actor who appears primarily in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] language films, and also a few [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language films. He is primarily known for his prominent [[character actor|character]] roles in ''[[Sethu (film)|Sethu]]'' (1999), ''[[Friends (2001 film)|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.<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/pal-of-maduraiites/article28248950.ece|title=Pal of Maduraiites|date=12 July 2004|via=The Hindu}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Sriman was born in Gollala Mamidada near Rajamundry EGDT, Andhra Pradesh. His father Karri Prakash is a popular dancer. He also was an assistant dance director, production Executive in his Brothers company. Later he started his production company, which produced 24 Telugu and Kannada films. His mother Jaya Lakshmi is a house wife. He has two siblings, a brother Prabhakaran and a sister Surekha. His uncle K. S. Reddy was the first popular solo Dancer in film industry, popular dance director, acted few films and became Director. He did his schooling in Bharath Higher Secondary School Teynampet and Adyar. He did his degree in [[Pachaiyappa's College]], Chennai. He started his career as child artist in 1975 | Sriman was born in Gollala Mamidada near Rajamundry EGDT, Andhra Pradesh on 14 February 1972. His father Karri Prakash is a popular dancer. He also was an assistant dance director, production Executive in his Brothers company. Later he started his production company, which produced 24 Telugu and Kannada films. His mother Jaya Lakshmi is a house wife. He has two siblings, a brother Prabhakaran and a sister Surekha. His uncle K. S. Reddy was the first popular solo Dancer in film industry, popular dance director, acted few films and became Director. He did his schooling in Bharath Higher Secondary School Teynampet and Adyar. He did his degree in [[Pachaiyappa's College]], Chennai. He started his career as child artist in 1975 and was very fond of acting. He learnt [[Bharathanatyam]] from dance masters Vasantha, film dancing from Sivashankar, Kala and Raghu. Other than his dancing skills, he is also trained horse rider, well trained in martial arts from master Sekar (Kung fu) and gymnastics silambam from Gopal and Pandian masters, | ||
With a strong film background, he started his film career as a child artiste in 1975 Telugu film ''Bangara Manushulu'',<ref name="hindu" /> but returned to continue his academic studies after acting in a few films. After his college studies he recapped his acting crown in Telugu film ''Dongalunnaru Jagartha''. The film was not successful. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films.<ref>{{Cite web|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 - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He was spotted by director [[Vikraman]] and gave him a supporting role in his Tamil debut film ''[[Pudhiya Mannargal]]''. He enacted a supporting role in the [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]-starrer ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]'', which he considers as a turning point in his career".<ref name="thehindu">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2600840.ece|title=Cinema - The Hindu}}</ref> He has frequently appeared in [[Kamal Haasan]]'s comedy films during the 2000s, including ''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]'', ''[[Panchathantiram]]'' and ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]''.<ref name="thehindu" /> | With a strong film background, he started his film career as a child artiste in 1975 Telugu film ''Bangara Manushulu'',<ref name="hindu" /> but returned to continue his academic studies after acting in a few films. After his college studies he recapped his acting crown in Telugu film ''Dongalunnaru Jagartha''. The film was not successful. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films.<ref>{{Cite web|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 - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He was spotted by director [[Vikraman]] and gave him a supporting role in his Tamil debut film ''[[Pudhiya Mannargal]]''. He enacted a supporting role in the [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]-starrer ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]'', which he considers as a turning point in his career".<ref name="thehindu">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2600840.ece|title=Cinema - The Hindu|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He has frequently appeared in [[Kamal Haasan]]'s comedy films during the 2000s, including ''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]'', ''[[Panchathantiram]]'' and ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]''.<ref name="thehindu" /> | ||
In the mid-2000s, he appeared in a series of lead roles in films with an adult theme including ''[[Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu]]'' (2005), ''[[Unarchigal (2005 film)|Unarchigal]]'' (2005) 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|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 ''[[Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu]]'' (2005), ''[[Unarchigal (2005 film)|Unarchigal]]'' (2005) 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|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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| ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' || Madhanagopal's friend || | | ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' || Madhanagopal's friend || | ||
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|rowspan=" | |rowspan="9"| 2011 || ''[[Aivar (film)|Aivar]]'' || Ramana || | ||
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|''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]'' || Raghava's brother || | |||
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| ''[[Aduthathu]]'' || Prathap || | | ''[[Aduthathu]]'' || Prathap || | ||
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|rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[Samar (2013 film)|Samar]]'' || | |rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[Samar (2013 film)|Samar]]'' || Jayaraj || | ||
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| ''[[Naiyaandi]]'' || Paramjothy || | | ''[[Naiyaandi]]'' || Paramjothy || | ||
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| 2021 || ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' || JD's friend || | | 2021 || ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' || JD's friend || | ||
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| 2015 || ''[[Tripura (film)|Tripura]]'' || Taddi Taapaarao || | | 2015 || ''[[Tripura (film)|Tripura]]'' || Taddi Taapaarao || | ||
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Sriman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy 14 February 1972 Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor, TV anchor |
| Years active | 1975; 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Namitha Reddy |
Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as Sriman, is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Tamil language films, and also a few Telugu language 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.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Sriman was born in Gollala Mamidada near Rajamundry EGDT, Andhra Pradesh on 14 February 1972. His father Karri Prakash is a popular dancer. He also was an assistant dance director, production Executive in his Brothers company. Later he started his production company, which produced 24 Telugu and Kannada films. His mother Jaya Lakshmi is a house wife. He has two siblings, a brother Prabhakaran and a sister Surekha. His uncle K. S. Reddy was the first popular solo Dancer in film industry, popular dance director, acted few films and became Director. He did his schooling in Bharath Higher Secondary School Teynampet and Adyar. He did his degree in Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai. He started his career as child artist in 1975 and was very fond of acting. He learnt Bharathanatyam from dance masters Vasantha, film dancing from Sivashankar, Kala and Raghu. Other than his dancing skills, he is also trained horse rider, well trained in martial arts from master Sekar (Kung fu) and gymnastics silambam from Gopal and Pandian masters,
With a strong film background, he started his film career as a child artiste in 1975 Telugu film Bangara Manushulu,[1] but returned to continue his academic studies after acting in a few films. After his college studies he recapped his acting crown in Telugu film Dongalunnaru Jagartha. The film was not successful. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films.[2] He was spotted by director Vikraman and gave him a supporting role in his Tamil debut film Pudhiya Mannargal. He enacted a supporting role in the Vijay-starrer Love Today, which he considers as a turning point in his career".[3] He has frequently appeared in Kamal Haasan's comedy films during the 2000s, including Pammal K. Sambandam, Panchathantiram and Manmadan Ambu.[3]
In the mid-2000s, he appeared in a series of lead roles in films with an adult theme including Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005), Unarchigal (2005) and the unreleased Sati Savithri.[4]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Tamil films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | ||
| 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 | |||
| Enge Enadhu Kavithai | Bhaskar | ||
| Panchathantiram | Hanumanth Reddy | ||
| Shree | Sivakumar | ||
| Jaya | |||
| Virumbugiren | |||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Suresh Kumar | |
| Chokka Thangam | |||
| Vaseegara | Sriman | ||
| Pop Corn | |||
| Nala Damayanthi | Badri | ||
| Thayumanavan | |||
| Thennavan | |||
| Diwan | Duraisingam's son | ||
| Kadhal Kirukkan | Police Officer | ||
| Indru | Richard | ||
| 2004 | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Dilli | |
| Kudaikul Mazhai | |||
| 2005 | Sukran | Corrupt Police Officer | |
| Thaka Thimi Tha | |||
| Thullum Kaalam | Meter Govind | ||
| Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu | Ashok | ||
| Unarchigal | Ramesh | ||
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Agandamuthu | |
| Nenjirukkum Varai | |||
| Kovai Brothers | |||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Saravanan | |
| Viyabari | |||
| Thoovanam | |||
| Satham Podathey | Police inspector | ||
| Nam Naadu | |||
| Vegam | |||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Sakthi | ||
| 2008 | Sila Nerangalil | ||
| Arasangam | Terrorist | ||
| Pandi | Rajapandi | ||
| Nalla Ponnu Ketta Paiyyan | Anand | ||
| Naayagan | Viswanath | ||
| Aegan | |||
| Sadhu Miranda | |||
| Pattaya Kelappu | Ananthakrishnan | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
Telugu films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Bangara Manushulu | Child artiste | |
| 1993 | Dongalunaru Jagartha | ||
| 1994 | Top Hero | Dasu's son | |
| 1996 | Maa Inti Aadapaduchu | ||
| 2001 | Snehamante Idera | Gautham | Remake of Friends (2001) |
| 2002 | Seshu | Seshu's friend | Remake of Sethu (1999) |
| 2004 | Dharma | ||
| 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 |
Television[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pal of Maduraiites". 12 July 2004 – via The Hindu.
- ↑ "Sriman: Vikram taught me nuances in acting - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Cinema - The Hindu". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Dailynews - Mr. Shakila". 2 December 2005. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005.
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