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'''Srikanth''' (19 March 1940 – 12 October 2021) was an Indian actor who has performed in around 200 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]] since his debut in 1965 | '''Srikanth''' (19 March 1940 – 12 October 2021) was an Indian actor who has performed in around 200 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]] since his debut in 1965. He is also referred to as '''Venniradai Srikanth'''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/msvs-tamil-songs-in-hindustani-raag/article7481178.ece|title=More on MSV's favourite raag|last=Guy|first=Randor|date=30 July 2015|work=The Hindu|access-date=7 September 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=17 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117043145/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/msvs-tamil-songs-in-hindustani-raag/article7481178.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> He has played the lead hero in around 50 films between 1965 and 1979 and has also played supporting roles in films with actors [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[R. Muthuraman|Muthuraman]], [[Ravichandran (Tamil actor)|Ravichandran]] and [[Jaishankar]] in the lead roles. In the late seventies to early nineties, he appeared as a villain opposite actors including [[Sivakumar]], [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Kamal Haasan]]. | ||
==Film career ( | == Film career (1965–2009) == | ||
Srikanth was employed in the American Consulate before his career in the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Veteran actor Srikanth passes away|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/oct/12/veteran-actor-srikanth-passes-away-27240.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-13|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en|archive-date=12 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012145252/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/oct/12/veteran-actor-srikanth-passes-away-27240.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/article893780.ece |title=Arts : Vignettes from a veteran |work=The Hindu |date=18 November 2010 |access-date=4 June 2011 |archive-date=16 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416100829/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/article893780.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Srikanth was given his break as the lead hero by [[C. V. Sridhar]] with the film [[Vennira Aadai]] in 1965. He used to act in various dramas staged by troupes between 1960 and 1965. His birth name was Venkatraman | Srikanth was employed in the American Consulate before his career in the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Veteran actor Srikanth passes away|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/oct/12/veteran-actor-srikanth-passes-away-27240.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-13|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en|archive-date=12 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012145252/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/oct/12/veteran-actor-srikanth-passes-away-27240.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/article893780.ece |title=Arts : Vignettes from a veteran |work=The Hindu |date=18 November 2010 |access-date=4 June 2011 |archive-date=16 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416100829/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/article893780.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Srikanth was given his break as the lead hero by [[C. V. Sridhar]] with the film [[Vennira Aadai]] in 1965. He used to act in various dramas staged by troupes between 1960 and 1965. His birth name was Venkatraman, however, he performed the character of Srikanth in ''Major Chandrakant'', a drama directed in 1962, due to which he gained popularity in drama circles. Later this same name was adopted while he entered into films. Srikanth along with Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, Nagesh, Vaali and [[Venniradai Moorthy]] used to stay at the area near T. Nagar Club House near the Shiva Vishnu Temple.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article99260.ece |title=Life & Style / Metroplus : All the world's a stage |work=The Hindu |date=2 February 2010 |access-date=4 June 2011 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024235907/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article99260.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> N. C. Chakravarthy, who was an assistant director to [[C. V. Sridhar]], was a regular Table Tennis player at the T. Nagar Club House<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article893780.ece?homepage=true|title = Vignettes from a veteran|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 18 November 2010|last1 = Rangarajan|first1 = Malathi|access-date = 27 June 2016|archive-date = 25 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160125235604/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article893780.ece?homepage=true|url-status = live}}</ref> and approached Srikanth to give auditions at Chitralaya studios for the new Tamil film ''Vennira Aadai''. The film ''Vennira Aadai'' introduced 4 new faces to Tamil Cinema including that of Srikanth, who were [[Jayalalithaa]], [[Vennira Aadai Nirmala]] and [[Venniradai Moorthy]]. He was the first male actor in Tamil films to act as lead hero opposite [[Jayalalithaa]]. | ||
Later in 1965, Srikanth acted in ''[[Naanal (1965 film)|Naanal]]'', directed by [[K. Balachandar]]. He received his first negative role in the film ''[[Selva Magal (1967 film)|Selva Magal]]'' in 1967. The image of a romantic hero which he acquired in his debut film, was used by him in only a few films in his career. Aiming for versatility, he accepted supporting roles in various films. He was in directorial ventures of [[K. Balachandar]], like ''[[Bama Vijayam (1967 film)|Bama Vijayam]], [[Poova Thalaiya]], [[Ethir Neechal (1968 film)|Ethir Neechal]], [[Navagraham]]'' and [[Nootrukku Nooru]]. He played the role of a mental patient in ''[[Raja Veetu Pillai]]'', cast opposite Pushpalata. He played the hen-pecked husband who is son of the character played by [[Shivaji Ganesan]] in the film ''[[Vietnam Veedu]]. He has acted with Sivaji Ganesan in other films like [[Praptham]], [[Gnana Oli]], [[Vasantha Maligai]], [[Rajapart Rangadurai]], [[Sivagamiyin Selvan]], [[Vani Rani (film)|Vani Rani]], [[Thanga Pathakkam]], [[Anbai Thedi]], [[Rojavin Raja]], [[Avan Oru Sarithiram]], [[Ilaya Thalaimurai]]'' and Raja Rishi. | Later in 1965, Srikanth acted in ''[[Naanal (1965 film)|Naanal]]'', directed by [[K. Balachandar]]. He received his first negative role in the film ''[[Selva Magal (1967 film)|Selva Magal]]'' in 1967. The image of a romantic hero which he acquired in his debut film, was used by him in only a few films in his career. Aiming for versatility, he accepted supporting roles in various films. He was in directorial ventures of [[K. Balachandar]], like ''[[Bama Vijayam (1967 film)|Bama Vijayam]], [[Poova Thalaiya]], [[Ethir Neechal (1968 film)|Ethir Neechal]], [[Navagraham]]'' and [[Nootrukku Nooru]]. He played the role of a mental patient in ''[[Raja Veetu Pillai]]'', cast opposite Pushpalata. He played the hen-pecked husband who is son of the character played by [[Shivaji Ganesan]] in the film ''[[Vietnam Veedu]]. He has acted with Sivaji Ganesan in other films like [[Praptham]], [[Gnana Oli]], [[Vasantha Maligai]], [[Rajapart Rangadurai]], [[Sivagamiyin Selvan]], [[Vani Rani (film)|Vani Rani]], [[Thanga Pathakkam]], [[Anbai Thedi]], [[Rojavin Raja]], [[Avan Oru Sarithiram]], [[Ilaya Thalaimurai]]'' and Raja Rishi. | ||
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In the 1974 Tamil film ''[[Dikkatra Parvathi]]'', which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]] in 1975, Srikanth starred in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|title=21st National awards for films|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm21stNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=21NFA.pdf|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=4 June 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928071446/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm21stNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=21NFA.pdf|archive-date=28 September 2011}}</ref> Jaishankar and Srikanth did many films together in the seventies as the producer-directors liked their combination. Together they did films including ''Ponuvandu'', ''Idhayam Parakiradhu'', Unnaithan Thambi, ''Pinju Manam'' and ''[[Palabhishekam (1977 film)|Palabishekam]]''. Srikanth received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] for his performance in the film ''[[Karunai Ullam (1978 film)|Karunai Ullam]]''. | In the 1974 Tamil film ''[[Dikkatra Parvathi]]'', which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]] in 1975, Srikanth starred in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|title=21st National awards for films|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm21stNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=21NFA.pdf|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=4 June 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928071446/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm21stNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=21NFA.pdf|archive-date=28 September 2011}}</ref> Jaishankar and Srikanth did many films together in the seventies as the producer-directors liked their combination. Together they did films including ''Ponuvandu'', ''Idhayam Parakiradhu'', Unnaithan Thambi, ''Pinju Manam'' and ''[[Palabhishekam (1977 film)|Palabishekam]]''. Srikanth received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] for his performance in the film ''[[Karunai Ullam (1978 film)|Karunai Ullam]]''. | ||
Srikanth has performed alongside other acclaimed actors including [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[Jaishankar]] and [[R. Muthuraman]] during his career. He also worked with his juniors [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Sivakumar]] and [[Rajinikanth]] after 1977, with himself as the main villain like in films ''Pennai Solli Kutrram Illai, Sadhurangam, Bairavi, Sattam En Kayil, Neeya, Uyaranthvangal'', etc. He never got a chance to act with [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. Srikanth has worked under the directions of A. C. Thirulogachander, [[K. Balachander]], [[Muktha Srinivasan]], C. V. Sridhar and [[A. Bhimsingh]]. | Srikanth has performed alongside other acclaimed actors including [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[Jaishankar]] and [[R. Muthuraman]] during his career. He also worked with his juniors [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Sivakumar]] and [[Rajinikanth]] after 1977, with himself as the main villain like in films ''Pennai Solli Kutrram Illai, Sadhurangam, Bairavi, Sattam En Kayil, Neeya, Uyaranthvangal'', etc. He never got a chance to act with [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. Srikanth has worked under the directions of A. C. Thirulogachander, [[K. Balachander]], [[Muktha Srinivasan]], C. V. Sridhar and [[A. Bhimsingh]]. | ||
Srikanth was part of [[Jayalalithaa]]'s film career right from her first Tamil film, ''[[Vennira Aadai]]'' in 1965 to her last Tamil film ''[[Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal]]'' in 1980. He played her brother in the 100th film of Jayalalithaa | Srikanth was part of [[Jayalalithaa]]'s film career right from her first Tamil film, ''[[Vennira Aadai]]'' in 1965 to her last Tamil film ''[[Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal]]'' in 1980. He played her brother in the 100th film of Jayalalithaa – ''[[Thirumangalyam]]''. He played her step-son in ''[[Thanga Gopuram]]''. He also played supporting roles in films with Jayalalithaa in lead roles including ''[[Jesus (1973 film)|Jesus]], [[Vairam]], [[Anbu Thangai]], [[Anbai Thedi]]'' and ''[[Kanavan Manaivi]]''.His role in Mounam Sammadham (1989) as advocate was appreciated. | ||
He acted in dramas in 1970s to 1980s with Sowcar Janaki, Muthuraman, Lakshmi and later even in 1990s with next generation. Annamalai Manram was popular drama. He also starred in a weekly television series called Mangai opposite K. R. Vijaya in 1998 and later he did serial Akshaya, which was broadcast on Sun TV. | He acted in dramas in 1970s to 1980s with Sowcar Janaki, Muthuraman, Lakshmi and later even in 1990s with next generation. Annamalai Manram was popular drama. He also starred in a weekly television series called Mangai opposite K. R. Vijaya in 1998 and later he did serial Akshaya, which was broadcast on Sun TV. | ||
==Personal life== | == Personal life == | ||
Srikanth’s only daughter is settled in the USA. He died on 12 October 2021 at the age of 81.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 October 2021|title=Veteran Tamil actor Srikanth no more|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/12809568_Veteran-Tamil-actor-Srikanth-no-more.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 October 2021|website=[[Press Trust of India]]|archive-date=23 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194643/http://www.ptinews.com/news/12809568_Veteran-Tamil-actor-Srikanth-no-more.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|last4=|first4=|title=Actor Srikanth, Jayalalithaa’s first hero, dies in Chennai {{!}} Chennai News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/actor-srikanth-jayalalithaas-first-hero-dies-in-chennai/articleshow/86968690.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-13|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=12 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012144006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/actor-srikanth-jayalalithaas-first-hero-dies-in-chennai/articleshow/86968690.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-actor-srikanth-dies-at-82-7568717/|title=Tamil actor Srikanth dies at 82, Rajinikanth mourns his demise: ‘I am deeply saddened’|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=13 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013044455/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-actor-srikanth-dies-at-82-7568717/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Selected filmography== | == Selected filmography == | ||
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! Year !! Film !! Role | ! Year !! Film !! Role | ||
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| rowspan=2|1965 || ''[[Vennira Aadai]]''|| Dr. Chandru | | rowspan=2|1965 || ''[[Vennira Aadai]]''|| Dr. Chandru | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Naanal (1965 film)|Naanal]]''|| Murali | | ''[[Naanal (1965 film)|Naanal]]''|| Murali | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=3|1967 || [[Selva Magal (1967 film)|Selva Magal]] || Mohan | | rowspan=3|1967 || [[Selva Magal (1967 film)|Selva Magal]] || Mohan | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'' [[Aalayam (film)|Aalayam]]''|| Raja (guest appearance) | |'' [[Aalayam (film)|Aalayam]]''|| Raja (guest appearance) | ||
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| [[Praptham]] || Ramu / Thiyagarajan | | [[Praptham]] || Ramu / Thiyagarajan | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=6|1972 || [[Kadhalikka Vanga]] || Rajesh | | rowspan=6|1972 || [[Kadhalikka Vanga]] || Rajesh | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Kasethan Kadavulada]] || Mali | | [[Kasethan Kadavulada]] || Mali | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Gnana Oli]] || Baskar | | [[Gnana Oli]] || Baskar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Deivam]] || Swaminathan | | [[Deivam]] || Swaminathan | ||
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| ''[[Aval (1972 film)|Aval]]'' || Sadanandh | | ''[[Aval (1972 film)|Aval]]'' || Sadanandh | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=9|1973 || [[Kattila Thottila (1973 film)|Kattila Thottila]] || Advocate.Raja | | rowspan=9|1973 || [[Kattila Thottila (1973 film)|Kattila Thottila]] || Advocate.Raja | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ponvandu || Picchandi (Guest Appearance) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Komatha En Kulamatha (1973 film)|Komatha En Kulamatha]] || Arun | | [[Komatha En Kulamatha (1973 film)|Komatha En Kulamatha]] || Arun | ||
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| [[Kuzhandaigal]] || | | [[Kuzhandaigal]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Engal Thai || | | Engal Thai || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[School Master (1973 film)|School Master]] || | | [[School Master (1973 film)|School Master]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=15|1974 || [[Vani Rani (film)|Vani Rani]] || Gopal | | rowspan=15|1974 || [[Vani Rani (film)|Vani Rani]] || Gopal | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Rajanagam]] || Rajan | | [[Rajanagam]] || Rajan | ||
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| Devi Sri Karumariyamman || | | Devi Sri Karumariyamman || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Anbai Thedi]] || Suresh | | [[Anbai Thedi]] || Suresh | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Paruva Kaalam]] || Gangadharan | | [[Paruva Kaalam]] || Gangadharan | ||
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|'' [[Vellikizhamai Viratham]]''|| Manager Ashok | |'' [[Vellikizhamai Viratham]]''|| Manager Ashok | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'' [[Anbu Thangai]]''|| Sriram | |'' [[Anbu Thangai]]''|| Sriram | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'' [[Kai Niraya Kaasu]]''|| Baskar | |'' [[Kai Niraya Kaasu]]''|| Baskar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Vairam]] || Victor | | [[Vairam]] || Victor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Thanga Pathakkam]] || Jagan | | [[Thanga Pathakkam]] || Jagan | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Thagam]] || | | [[Thagam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Thirumangalyam]] || Chandru & James | | [[Thirumangalyam]] || Chandru & James | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Sivagamiyin Selvan|Sivakamiyin Selvan]] | |[[Sivagamiyin Selvan|Sivakamiyin Selvan]] | ||
|Ravi | |Ravi | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=6|1975 || [[Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren (1975 film)|Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren]] || Baskar | | rowspan=6|1975 || [[Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren (1975 film)|Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren]] || Baskar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Aayirathil Oruthi]] || Sathish | | [[Aayirathil Oruthi]] || Sathish | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Anaya Vilakku]] || | | [[Anaya Vilakku]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Eduppar Kai Pillai]] || Madhan | | [[Eduppar Kai Pillai]] || Madhan | ||
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|[[Rojavin Raja]]|| Thiyagu | |[[Rojavin Raja]]|| Thiyagu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal]] || | | [[Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Kanavan Manaivi (1976 film)|Kanavan Manaivi]] || Ravi | | [[Kanavan Manaivi (1976 film)|Kanavan Manaivi]] || Ravi | ||
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| [[Payanam (1976 film)|Payanam]] || Babu | | [[Payanam (1976 film)|Payanam]] || Babu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Perum Pugazhum || | | Perum Pugazhum || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal]] || Prabhu | | [[Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977 film)|Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal]] || Prabhu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=6|1977 || [[palabishegam (1977 film)|Palabishegam]] || Muthiyah | | rowspan=6|1977 || [[palabishegam (1977 film)|Palabishegam]] || Muthiyah | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Avan Oru Sarithiram]]|| Muthu | |[[Avan Oru Sarithiram]]|| Muthu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Odi Vilaiyaadu Thatha]] || | | [[Odi Vilaiyaadu Thatha]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Pennai Solli Kutramillai]] || | | [[Pennai Solli Kutramillai]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Uyarnthavargal]] || | | [[Uyarnthavargal]] || | ||
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|Vasu | |Vasu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=13|1978 || [[Vatathukkul Chadhuram]] || Karthik | | rowspan=13|1978 || [[Vatathukkul Chadhuram]] || Karthik | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Agni Pravesam || | | Agni Pravesam || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam]] || | | [[Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Per Solla Oru Pillai]] || | | [[Per Solla Oru Pillai]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Bairavi]] || Rajalingam | | [[Bairavi]] || Rajalingam | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Chittu Kuruvi]] || | | [[Chittu Kuruvi]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sadhurangam (1978 film)|Sadhurangam]] || Ram Kumar | | [[Sadhurangam (1978 film)|Sadhurangam]] || Ram Kumar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Shri Kanchi Kamakshi]] || | | [[Shri Kanchi Kamakshi]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral|Oru Nadigal Nadagam Parkiral]] || Ranga | | [[Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral|Oru Nadigal Nadagam Parkiral]] || Ranga | ||
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|Ramu | |Ramu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Karunai Ullam]] || | | [[Karunai Ullam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Tripura Sundari || | | Tripura Sundari || | ||
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|[[Poova? Thalaiya?]] || Madman | |[[Poova? Thalaiya?]] || Madman | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Lakshmi (1979 film)|Lakshmi]] || Minor | |[[Lakshmi (1979 film)|Lakshmi]] || Minor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Kandhar Alangaram]] || Subramaniyam | | [[Kandhar Alangaram]] || Subramaniyam | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Inikkum Ilamai]] || | | [[Inikkum Ilamai]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Maria My Darling]] || | | [[Maria My Darling]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=4|1980 || [[Engal Vathiyaar]] || | | rowspan=4|1980 || [[Engal Vathiyaar]] || | ||
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| [[Orey Muththam]] || | | [[Orey Muththam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=2|1981 || [[Enga Ooru Kannagi]] || | | rowspan=2|1981 || [[Enga Ooru Kannagi]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Rusi (film)|Rusi]] || | | [[Rusi (film)|Rusi]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1983 || [[Oppantham]] || Kanthan | | 1983 || [[Oppantham]] || Kanthan | ||
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| [[Annai Bhoomi 3D]] || Vijayakumar | | [[Annai Bhoomi 3D]] || Vijayakumar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Puthiya Theerpu]] || | | [[Puthiya Theerpu]] || | ||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3|1987 || [[Sirai Paravai]] || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu]] || Doctor | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Mupperum Deviyar]] || | | [[Mupperum Deviyar]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1988 || [[Solla Thudikuthu Manasu]] || | | 1988 || [[Solla Thudikuthu Manasu]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1988 || Malare Kurinji Malare || | | 1988 || Malare Kurinji Malare || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=2| 1989 || [[Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu]] ||. Mounam sammadham as advocate | | rowspan=2| 1989 || [[Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu]] ||. Mounam sammadham as advocate | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Dharmam Vellum]] || | | [[Dharmam Vellum]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1991 || [[Anbu Sangili]] || Devanesan | | 1991 || [[Anbu Sangili]] || Devanesan | ||
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|} | |} | ||
==Television== | == Television == | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | ||
! Year !! Film !! Role | ! Year !! Film !! Role | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |1998–1999 || [[Kudumbam (TV series)|Kudumbam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Srikanth | |
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| Born | Rajavenkatraman 19 March 1940 |
| Died | 12 October 2021 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1965–2009 |
| Children | 1 |
Srikanth (19 March 1940 – 12 October 2021) was an Indian actor who has performed in around 200 Tamil films since his debut in 1965. He is also referred to as Venniradai Srikanth.[1] He has played the lead hero in around 50 films between 1965 and 1979 and has also played supporting roles in films with actors Sivaji Ganesan, Muthuraman, Ravichandran and Jaishankar in the lead roles. In the late seventies to early nineties, he appeared as a villain opposite actors including Sivakumar, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Film career (1965–2009)[edit | edit source]
Srikanth was employed in the American Consulate before his career in the film industry.[2][3] Srikanth was given his break as the lead hero by C. V. Sridhar with the film Vennira Aadai in 1965. He used to act in various dramas staged by troupes between 1960 and 1965. His birth name was Venkatraman, however, he performed the character of Srikanth in Major Chandrakant, a drama directed in 1962, due to which he gained popularity in drama circles. Later this same name was adopted while he entered into films. Srikanth along with Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, Nagesh, Vaali and Venniradai Moorthy used to stay at the area near T. Nagar Club House near the Shiva Vishnu Temple.[4] N. C. Chakravarthy, who was an assistant director to C. V. Sridhar, was a regular Table Tennis player at the T. Nagar Club House[5] and approached Srikanth to give auditions at Chitralaya studios for the new Tamil film Vennira Aadai. The film Vennira Aadai introduced 4 new faces to Tamil Cinema including that of Srikanth, who were Jayalalithaa, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Venniradai Moorthy. He was the first male actor in Tamil films to act as lead hero opposite Jayalalithaa.
Later in 1965, Srikanth acted in Naanal, directed by K. Balachandar. He received his first negative role in the film Selva Magal in 1967. The image of a romantic hero which he acquired in his debut film, was used by him in only a few films in his career. Aiming for versatility, he accepted supporting roles in various films. He was in directorial ventures of K. Balachandar, like Bama Vijayam, Poova Thalaiya, Ethir Neechal, Navagraham and Nootrukku Nooru. He played the role of a mental patient in Raja Veetu Pillai, cast opposite Pushpalata. He played the hen-pecked husband who is son of the character played by Shivaji Ganesan in the film Vietnam Veedu. He has acted with Sivaji Ganesan in other films like Praptham, Gnana Oli, Vasantha Maligai, Rajapart Rangadurai, Sivagamiyin Selvan, Vani Rani, Thanga Pathakkam, Anbai Thedi, Rojavin Raja, Avan Oru Sarithiram, Ilaya Thalaimurai and Raja Rishi.
After success of the film Selva Magal in 1967, directors started approaching him for even villain roles and some of his successful films in villainous roles since 1968 include Thanga Gopuram, Gnana Oli, Gomatha Engal Kulamatha, Vairam, Vasantha Maligai, Anbu Thangai and Vani Rani. Despite the success in films, he and Sowcar Janaki were part of drama troupes giving live performances in the evening or on weekends.
He was part of many comedy films throughout his career like Ethir Neechal, Bama Vijayam, Yaarukku Mappilai Yaro, Kasethan Kadavulada, Kasi Yathirai, Kai Naraya Kaasu, Athaiya Mamiya and Ilaya Thalaimurai. He played the false son of P. Bhanumathi in the film Edupa Kai Pillai in 1975.
In 1972, Srikanth played a villain in Aval, directed by A. C. Trilogchandar in which Sasi Kumar played as the protagonist and this altered his career by him choosing to play negative roles in the future. In Thanga Pathakkam, Srikanth was cast as Jagan, the rebellious son of S. P. Choudhry, played by Sivaji Ganesan. The movie was adapted from a stage-play in which Sivaji Ganesan had previously starred as S. P. Choudhry. In the original stage-play, Jagan kills his father. In Thanga Pathakkam S. P. Choudhry instead kills his son Jagan. His role in Thanga Pathakkam is considered among his best performances. The film boosted his popularity as a villain, after acclaimed acting alongside Sivaji Ganesan.
But, at the peak of his career as the villain, Srikanth surprised critics and audience alike by returning to romantic image in the 1974 film Raja Nagam, with the song "Devam Vedhamum" gaining immense popularity.
In the 1974 Tamil film Dikkatra Parvathi, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 1975, Srikanth starred in the lead role.[6] Jaishankar and Srikanth did many films together in the seventies as the producer-directors liked their combination. Together they did films including Ponuvandu, Idhayam Parakiradhu, Unnaithan Thambi, Pinju Manam and Palabishekam. Srikanth received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Karunai Ullam.
Srikanth has performed alongside other acclaimed actors including Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar and R. Muthuraman during his career. He also worked with his juniors Kamal Haasan, Sivakumar and Rajinikanth after 1977, with himself as the main villain like in films Pennai Solli Kutrram Illai, Sadhurangam, Bairavi, Sattam En Kayil, Neeya, Uyaranthvangal, etc. He never got a chance to act with M. G. Ramachandran. Srikanth has worked under the directions of A. C. Thirulogachander, K. Balachander, Muktha Srinivasan, C. V. Sridhar and A. Bhimsingh.
Srikanth was part of Jayalalithaa's film career right from her first Tamil film, Vennira Aadai in 1965 to her last Tamil film Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal in 1980. He played her brother in the 100th film of Jayalalithaa – Thirumangalyam. He played her step-son in Thanga Gopuram. He also played supporting roles in films with Jayalalithaa in lead roles including Jesus, Vairam, Anbu Thangai, Anbai Thedi and Kanavan Manaivi.His role in Mounam Sammadham (1989) as advocate was appreciated.
He acted in dramas in 1970s to 1980s with Sowcar Janaki, Muthuraman, Lakshmi and later even in 1990s with next generation. Annamalai Manram was popular drama. He also starred in a weekly television series called Mangai opposite K. R. Vijaya in 1998 and later he did serial Akshaya, which was broadcast on Sun TV.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Srikanth’s only daughter is settled in the USA. He died on 12 October 2021 at the age of 81.[7][8][9]
Selected filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1998–1999 | Kudumbam |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Guy, Randor (30 July 2015). "More on MSV's favourite raag". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ↑ "Veteran actor Srikanth passes away". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (18 November 2010). "Arts : Vignettes from a veteran". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 April 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ "Life & Style / Metroplus : All the world's a stage". The Hindu. 2 February 2010. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 November 2010). "Vignettes from a veteran". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ↑ "21st National awards for films" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ "Veteran Tamil actor Srikanth no more". Press Trust of India. 12 October 2021. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Srikanth, Jayalalithaa's first hero, dies in Chennai | Chennai News – Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil actor Srikanth dies at 82, Rajinikanth mourns his demise: 'I am deeply saddened'". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.