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| birth_name  = Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy
| birth_name  = Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|2|13}}
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|2|14}}
| birth_place = [[Rajamundry]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_place = [[Rajamundry]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| occupation  = Actor, TV anchor
| occupation  = Actor, TV anchor
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'''Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy''' (born 13 February 1972), better known professionally as '''Sriman''', is an Indian film 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>
'''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 He was very fond of acting. He learnt [[Bharathanatyam]] from dance masters Vasantha mam, 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,
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="8"| 2011 || ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]'' || Raghava's brother ||
|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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| ''[[Ajantha (2012 film)|Ajantha]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Ajantha (2012 film)|Ajantha]]'' || ||  
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|rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[Samar (2013 film)|Samar]]'' || Jayakumar ||  
|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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|rowspan="1"| 2022 || ''[[Naai Sekar]]'' || "Krodham" Ravi ||
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| 2015 ||  ''[[Tripura (film)|Tripura]]'' || Taddi Taapaarao ||
| 2015 ||  ''[[Tripura (film)|Tripura]]'' || Taddi Taapaarao ||
|}2011 - Muthal thotta (film) sriman, karuna, abinaya [[muthal thotta]]
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== Television==
== Television==
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[[Category:Male actors from Chennai]]
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Latest revision as of 00:24, 29 May 2022


Sriman
Born
Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy

(1972-02-14) 14 February 1972 (age 54)
Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationActor, TV anchor
Years active1975; 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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pal of Maduraiites". 12 July 2004 – via The Hindu.
  2. ↑ "Sriman: Vikram taught me nuances in acting - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Cinema - The Hindu". The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "Dailynews - Mr. Shakila". 2 December 2005. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005.

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