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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{About|Srikanth, an actor who debuted in 1991| for the actor credited in Telugu films as Sriram|Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979)}}
{{About|Srikanth, an actor who debuted in 1991|the actor credited in Telugu films as Sriram|Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Srikanth
| name              = Srikanth
| image               = Meka Srikanth CCL.jpg
| image             = Meka Srikanth CCL.jpg
| caption = Srikanth at a [[Celebrity Cricket League|CCL]] event in 2015
| caption           = Srikanth at a [[Celebrity Cricket League|CCL]] event in 2015
| birth_name        = Meka Srikanth<ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=2019-12-14|title=Meka Srikanth turns villain again!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/141219/meka-srikanth-turns-villain-again.html|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_name        = Meka Srikanth<ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=2019-12-14|title=Meka Srikanth turns villain again!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/141219/meka-srikanth-turns-villain-again.html|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1968|03|23}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1968|03|23}}
| birth_place        = [[Gangavati]], [[Mysore State]], India
| birth_place        = [[Gangavati]], [[Karnataka]], India
| education          =  
| education          =  
| alma_mater        = [[Karnataka University]], Dharwad
| alma_mater        = [[Karnataka University]], Dharwad
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| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| height            =  
| height            =  
| children          = 3
| children          = 3, including [[Roshan Meka|Roshan]]
| website            = http://www.srikanthmeka.com/
| years active      = 1991–present
| years active      = 1991–present
| spouse            = [[Ooha]]<br>(m.1997-present)
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Ooha]]|1997}}
}}
}}


'''Meka Srikanth''' (born 23 March 1968) also known as '''Srikanth,''' is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He appeared in more than 120 films from the starting point of his career. The actor has received one state Nandi Awards, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''Swarabhishekam'', which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film ''Virodhi'' was premiered in the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111027033820/http://dff.nic.in/IP%202011-Press%20Release.pdf ]</ref> ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iffi.nic.in/03Dec2011.pdf |title=Layout 1 |format=PDF |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
'''Meka Srikanth''' (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state [[Nandi Awards|Nandi Award]], and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''[[Swarabhishekam]]'', which won the [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film ''[[Virodhi (2011 film)|Virodhi]]'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/IP%202011-Press%20Release.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=dff.nic.in |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027033820/http://dff.nic.in/IP%202011-Press%20Release.pdf |archive-date=27 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iffi.nic.in/03Dec2011.pdf |title=Layout 1 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> He has also appeared in some other language films including  [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/the-villain/movie-review/66271588.cms|title=THE VILLAIN MOVIE REVIEW|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Srikanth to share screen space with Puneeth Rajkumar in James - The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/oct/12/srikanth-to-share-screen-space-with-puneeth-rajkumar-in-james-2208972.amp|access-date=15 October 2020|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Villain Movie Review {3/5}: Don't go expecting a mass entertainer as the movie isn't a pacy, atmospheric thriller|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/villain/movie-review/61268391.cms|access-date=28 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102150229/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/villain/movie-review/61268391.cms|archive-date=2 November 2017|df=dmy-all}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2022 |title=Telugu actor Srikanth joins the team of #Thalapathy66 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/telugu-actor-srikanth-joins-the-team-of-thalapathy66/articleshow/91469649.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510163103/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/telugu-actor-srikanth-joins-the-team-of-thalapathy66/articleshow/91469649.cms |archive-date=10 May 2022 |access-date=10 May 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 at [[Gangavati, Karnataka|Gangavati]] of present-day [[Karnataka]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Srikanth interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor|url=http://idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/srikanth.html|access-date=2020-12-28|website=idlebrain.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=HBD Srikanth: శ్రీకాంత్ బర్త్ డే స్పెషల్.. ది మోస్ట్ వర్సటైల్ యాక్టర్ ఆఫ్ టాలీవుడ్..|url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/tollywood-actor-srikanth-meka-birthday-special-and-he-is-the-most-versatile-actor-in-telugu-pk-808726-page-2.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=News18 Telugu}}</ref> His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (1946{{En dash}}2020) was a rich landlord who migrated from [[Mekavaripalem]] of [[Krishna district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] to Gangavati.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Srikanth Meka's father passes away - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/srikanth-mekas-father-passes-away/articleshow/74170975.cms|access-date=2020-12-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He completed his graduation in [[Bachelor of Commerce]] from [[Karnatak University|Karnataka University]], Dharwad and moved to [[Chennai]] to pursue a career in films.<ref name=":0" />
Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in [[Gangavati, Karnataka|Gangavati]] of present-day [[Karnataka]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Srikanth interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor|url=http://idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/srikanth.html|access-date=2020-12-28|website=idlebrain.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=HBD Srikanth: శ్రీకాంత్ బర్త్ డే స్పెషల్.. ది మోస్ట్ వర్సటైల్ యాక్టర్ ఆఫ్ టాలీవుడ్..|url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/tollywood-actor-srikanth-meka-birthday-special-and-he-is-the-most-versatile-actor-in-telugu-pk-808726-page-2.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=News18 Telugu}}</ref> His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (1946{{En dash}}2020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from [[Mekavaripalem]] of [[Krishna district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] to Gangavati.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Srikanth Meka's father passes away - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/srikanth-mekas-father-passes-away/articleshow/74170975.cms|access-date=2020-12-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He graduated with a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from [[Karnatak University|Karnataka University]], Dharwad and moved to [[Chennai]] to pursue a career in films.<ref name=":0" />


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Srikanth married [[Sivaranjani (actress)|Ooha]] on 20 January 1997, and has two sons, Roshan and Rohan and a daughter, Medha. The family lives in [[Jubilee Hills]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].<ref>[http://apentertainmentnews.com/cinema/srikanth-biography.php Srikanth Biography, Srikanth Profile, Biography of Srikanth, Srikanth Information.]. AP Entertainment News. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref><ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/meka_srikanth_.php Stars : Star Interviews : MEKA SRIKANTH]. Telugucinema.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref>
Srikanth married [[Sivaranjani (actress)|Ooha]] on 20 January 1997, and has two sons, [[Roshan Meka|Roshan]] and Rohan and a daughter, Medha. The family lives in [[Jubilee Hills]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].<ref>[http://apentertainmentnews.com/cinema/srikanth-biography.php Srikanth Biography, Srikanth Profile, Biography of Srikanth, Srikanth Information.]. AP Entertainment News. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref><ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/meka_srikanth_.php Stars : Star Interviews : MEKA SRIKANTH]. Telugucinema.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 1990, Srikanth joined Madhu film Institute and completed a one-year course in acting.<ref name=":0" /> His first film ''Peoples Encounter'' was released in 1991. Srikanth played minor roles as a villain and supporting artiste in his earlier career. He became a lead actor with the film ''One by Two''.<ref name="Interview with Srikanth">{{cite web|last1=Ali|title=Interview with Srikanth|url=http://www.eenadu.net/movies/latest-movie-news.aspx?item=interviews&no=419|website=www.eenadu.net|publisher=Eenadu|access-date=1 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301084341/http://www.eenadu.net/movies/latest-movie-news.aspx?item=interviews&no=419|archive-date=1 March 2018|location=Hyderabad|language=en|date=1 March 2018}}</ref> He has starred in more than 100 [[Telugu films]] as a lead. His first hit film as a lead actor was ''Taj Mahal'', which was released on 25 May 1995.
In 1990, Srikanth joined Madhu Film and TV Institute of Acting in [[Hyderabad]] and completed a one-year course in acting.<ref name=":0" /> His first film ''People's Encounter'' was released in 1991. Srikanth played minor roles as a villain and supporting artiste early in his career. He became a lead actor with the film ''[[One by Two (1993 film)|One by Two]]''.<ref name="Interview with Srikanth">{{cite web|last1=Ali|title=Interview with Srikanth|url=http://www.eenadu.net/movies/latest-movie-news.aspx?item=interviews&no=419|website=www.eenadu.net|publisher=Eenadu|access-date=1 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301084341/http://www.eenadu.net/movies/latest-movie-news.aspx?item=interviews&no=419|archive-date=1 March 2018|location=Hyderabad|language=en|date=1 March 2018}}</ref> He has starred in more than 100 [[Telugu films]] as a lead. His first hit film as a lead actor was ''[[Taj Mahal (1995 film)|Taj Mahal]]'', which was released in 1995.


Srikanth collaborated with film directors like [[S.V. Krishna Reddy]], [[Krishna Vamsi]], [[Jayanth C. Paranjee]], [[G. Neelakanta Reddy]], [[EVV Satyanarayana]] and [[K. Viswanath]] to give hits like ''[[Varasudu]]'', ''[[Vinodam]]'', ''[[Egire Paavurama]]'', ''[[Aahvaanam]]'', ''[[Maa Nannaki Pelli]]'', ''[[Khadgam]]'', ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'', ''[[Pellam Oorelithe]]'', ''Yemandoi Srivaru'', ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi]]'', ''Oh Chinadana'', ''[[Shankar Dada Zindabad]]'',  ''[[Operation Duryodhana (film)|Operation Duryodhana]]'', ''[[Mahatma (film)|Mahatma]]'', and ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131110160912/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-14/regional/28094614_1_ravi-teja-srikanth-film Telugu film fraternity bond at logo launch&nbsp;– Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2009-10-14). Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref><ref>[http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist-filmography/4546/1/srikanth.html Srikanth Filmography, Srikanth Movies, Srikanth Films&nbsp;– entertainment.oneindia.in]. Popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref>
Srikanth collaborated with film directors like [[S.V. Krishna Reddy]], [[Krishna Vamsi]], [[Jayanth C. Paranjee]], [[G. Neelakanta Reddy]], [[EVV Satyanarayana]] and [[K. Viswanath]] to give hits like ''[[Varasudu]]'', ''[[Vinodam]]'', ''[[Egire Paavurama]]'', ''[[Aahvaanam]]'', ''[[Maa Nannaki Pelli]]'', ''[[Khadgam]]'', ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'', ''[[Pellam Oorelithe]]'', ''[[Evandoi Srivaru]]'', ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi]]'', ''[[O Chinnadana]]'', ''[[Shankar Dada Zindabad]]'',  ''[[Operation Duryodhana (film)|Operation Duryodhana]]'', ''[[Mahatma (film)|Mahatma]]'', and ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131110160912/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-14/regional/28094614_1_ravi-teja-srikanth-film Telugu film fraternity bond at logo launch&nbsp;– Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2009-10-14). Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref><ref>[http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist-filmography/4546/1/srikanth.html Srikanth Filmography, Srikanth Movies, Srikanth Films&nbsp;– entertainment.oneindia.in]. Popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
=== Films ===
=== Films ===
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes  
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes  
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|1991|| ''[[People's Encounter]]'' || Naxalite || Debut
|1991|| ''[[People's Encounter]]'' || Naxalite || [[Telugu film]] debut
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|1991|| ''Madhura Nagarilo'' || Sattiraju ||
|1991|| ''Madhura Nagarilo'' || Sattiraju ||
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|1992|| ''Seetharatnam Gaari Abbayi'' || Veerababu ||
|1992|| ''Seetharatnam Gaari Abbayi'' || Veerababu ||
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|1992|| ''Pellam Chebite Vinali'' ||Chinna ||
|1992|| ''Pellam Chebite Vinali'' ||Chinna ||
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|1992|| ''[[President Gari Pellam]]'' || Narendra ||
|1992|| ''[[President Gari Pellam]]'' || Narendra ||
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|1993|| ''[[Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku]]'' || || [[Kannada]] film
|1993|| ''[[Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku]]'' || Mohan || [[Kannada]] film
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|1993|| ''Jeevitame Oka Cinema'' ||  ||
|1993|| ''Jeevitame Oka Cinema'' ||  ||
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|1993|| ''[[Aashayam]]'' || A Student ||
|1993|| ''[[Aasayam]]'' || Student ||
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|1993|| ''[[Ratha Saradhi]]'' || Ramineedu ||
|1993|| ''Ratha Saradhi'' || Ramineedu ||
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|1993|| ''[[Varasudu]]'' || Vamsi ||
|1993|| ''[[Varasudu]]'' || Vamsi ||
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|1993|| ''[[Kondapalli Raja]]'' || Srikanth ||
|1993|| ''[[Kondapalli Raja]]'' || Srikanth ||
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|1993|| ''[[Rowdy Annayya]]'' || Gopi ||
|1993|| ''[[Rowdy Annayya]]'' || Gopi ||
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|1993|| ''Donga Alludu'' || Giri ||
|1993|| ''Donga Alludu'' || Giri ||
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|1993|| ''[[Abbaigaru]]'' || Murari ||
|1993|| ''[[Abbaigaru]]'' || Murari ||
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|1993 || ''[[Rajeswari Kalyanam]]''  || ||
|1993 || ''[[Rajeswari Kalyanam]]''  || Bhavani's brother ||
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|-  
|1993|| ''Rowdy Gaari Teacher'' || Dorababu ||
|1993|| ''Rowdy Gaari Teacher'' || Dorababu ||
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|1993|| ''Chinna Alludu'' || Srikanth ||
|1993|| ''Chinna Alludu'' || Srikanth ||
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|1993|| ''[[One by Two (1993 film)|One By Two]]'' || Balaji ||
|1993|| ''[[One by Two (1993 film)|One By Two]]'' || Balaji ||
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|1994|| ''Donga Rascal'' || Srikanth ||
|1994|| ''Donga Rascal'' || Srikanth ||
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|1994|| ''Nyaya Rakshana'' ||  ||
|1994|| ''Nyaya Rakshana'' ||  ||
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|1994|| ''Jantar Mantar'' || Srikanth ||
|1994|| ''Jantar Mantar'' || Srikanth ||
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|1994|| ''[[Aame]]'' || Anjineelu ||
|1994|| ''[[Aame]]'' || Anjineelu ||
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|1995|| ''Love Game'' || Raghu ||
|1995|| ''Love Game'' || Raghu ||
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|1995|| ''[[Ghatotkachudu]]'' || [[Arjuna]] ||
|1995|| ''[[Ghatotkachudu]]'' || [[Arjuna]] ||
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|1995|| ''Patabasti'' || Ajay ||
|1995|| ''Patabasti'' || Ajay ||
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|1995|| ''[[Taj Mahal (1995 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' || Amar ||
|1995|| ''[[Taj Mahal (1995 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' || Amar ||
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|1995|| ''Ooriki Monagaadu'' || Rambabu ||
|1995|| ''Ooriki Monagaadu'' || Rambabu ||
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|1995|| ''Simha Garjana'' || Teja ||
|1995|| ''Simha Garjana'' || Teja ||
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|1996|| ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' || Vijay Krishna ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]
|1996|| ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' || Vijay Krishna ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]
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|1996|| ''Kuthuru'' || Srikanth ||
|1996|| ''Kuthuru'' || Srikanth ||
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|1996|| ''Vetagadu'' || Inspector Kiran ||
|1996|| ''Vetagadu'' || Inspector Kiran ||
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|1996|| ''Once More'' || Sitaram ||
|1996|| ''Once More'' || Sitaram ||
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|1996|| ''Prema Prayanam'' || Sanjay ||
|1996|| ''Prema Prayanam'' || Sanjay ||
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|1996|| ''[[Vinodam]]'' || Raja ||
|1996|| ''[[Vinodam]]'' || Raja ||
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|1997|| ''[[Thaali (1997 film)|Thaali]]'' || Dorababu ||
|1997|| ''[[Thaali (1997 film)|Thaali]]'' || Bose Babu ||
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|1997|| ''[[Egire Paavurama]]'' || Balu ||
|1997|| ''[[Egire Paavurama]]'' || Balu ||
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|1997|| ''[[Aahvaanam]]'' || Ravi ||
|1997|| ''[[Aahvaanam]]'' || Ravi ||
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|1997|| ''[[Taraka Ramudu]]'' || Ramudu ||
|1997|| ''[[Taraka Ramudu]]'' || Ramudu ||
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|1997|| ''Hello I Love You'' || Revanth ||
|1997|| ''Hello I Love You'' || Revanth ||
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|1997|| ''[[Maa Nannaku Pelli]]'' || Balaraju ||
|1997|| ''[[Maa Nannaku Pelli]]'' || Balaraju ||
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|1998|| ''[[Ooyala (film)|Ooyala]]'' || Raja ||
|1998|| ''[[Ooyala (film)|Ooyala]]'' || Raja ||
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|1998|| ''Nidhi'' || Ramu ||
|1998|| ''Nidhi'' || Ramu ||
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|1998|| ''[[Pandaga]]'' || Anand ||
|1998|| ''[[Pandaga]]'' || Anand ||
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|1998|| ''Gilli Kajjalu'' || Suresh ||
|1998|| ''Gilli Kajjalu'' || Suresh ||
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|1998|| ''[[Kanyadanam (1998 film)|Kanyadanam]]'' || Niwas ||
|1998|| ''[[Kanyadanam (1998 film)|Kanyadanam]]'' || Niwas ||
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|1998|| ''Suprabhatam'' || Gopala Krishna ||
|1998|| ''Suprabhatam'' || Gopala Krishna ||
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|1998|| ''[[Chandralekha (1998 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
|1998|| ''[[Chandralekha (1998 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
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|1998|| ''Gamyam'' || Kamal ||
|1998|| ''Gamyam'' || Kamal ||
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|1998|| ''Subalekhalu'' || Sri ||
|1998|| ''[[Subhalekhalu]]'' || Sri ||
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|1998|| ''Aayanagaru'' || Madhu ||
|1998|| ''Aayanagaru'' || Madhu ||
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|1999|| ''Manikyam'' || Manikyam ||
|1999|| ''Manikyam'' || Manikyam ||
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|1999|| ''English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu'' || Sambasiva Rao "Samba" ||
|1999|| ''English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu'' || Sambasiva Rao "Samba" ||
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|1999|| ''Manasulo Maata'' || Vasanth ||
|1999|| ''Manasulo Maata'' || Vasanth ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_srk.html|title=Interview with Sravanthi Ravi Kishore |author=Jeevi|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=8 November 2001}}</ref>
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|1999|| ''Anaganaga O Ammayi'' || Vishnu ||
|1999|| ''[[Anaganaga Oka Ammai]]'' || Vishnu || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-anaganaga.html|title=Anaganaga Oka Ammai|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=2 September 1999|access-date=8 June 2022|archive-date=22 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422132657/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-anaganaga.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|1999|| ''Pilla Nachchindi'' || Dattu ||
|1999|| ''[[Pilla Nachindi]]'' || Dattu ||
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|1999|| ''Panchadara Chilaka'' || Murali ||
|1999|| ''[[Panchadara Chilaka]]'' || Murali ||
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|1999|| ''[[Preyasi Rave]]'' || Vamsi ||
|1999|| ''[[Preyasi Rave]]'' || Vamsi ||
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|2000|| ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi]]'' || Ravi ||
|2000|| ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi]]'' || Ravi ||
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|2000|| ''[[Chala Bagundi]]'' || Vamsi ||
|2000|| ''[[Chala Bagundi]]'' || Vamsi ||
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|2000|| ''[[Choosoddaam Randi]]'' || Bhimavaram Buchi Babu ||
|2000|| ''[[Choosoddaam Randi]]'' || Bhimavaram Buchi Babu ||
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|2000|| ''[[Ninne Premistha]]'' || Kalyan ||
|2000|| ''[[Ninne Premistha]]'' || Kalyan ||
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|2000|| ''[[Ammo! Okato Tareekhu]]'' || Pattabhi ||
|2000|| ''[[Ammo! Okato Tareekhu]]'' || Pattabhi ||
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|2000|| ''[[Devullu (Telugu film)|Devullu]]'' || [[Rama|Lord Srirama]] ||
|2000|| ''[[Devullu (Telugu film)|Devullu]]'' || [[Rama|Lord Srirama]] ||
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|2000|| ''[[Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa]]'' || Venkatesa ||
|2000|| ''[[Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa]]'' || Venkatesa ||
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|2000|| ''[[Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam]]'' || Vamsi ||
|2000|| ''[[Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam]]'' || Vamsi ||
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|2001|| ''Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi'' || Jagadesh ||
|2001|| ''[[Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi]]'' || Jagadesh ||
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|2001|| ''[[Deevinchandi]]'' || Siva ||
|2001|| ''[[Deevinchandi]]'' || Siva ||
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|2001|| ''Kalisi Naduddam'' || Krishna ||
|2001|| ''[[Kalisi Naduddam]]'' || Krishna ||
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|2001|| ''Manasista Raa'' || Shankar ||
|2001|| ''[[Naa Manasistha Raa]]'' || Shankar ||
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|2001|| ''Prema Sandadi'' || Krishna ||
|2001|| ''[[Prema Sandadi]]'' || Krishna ||
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|2001|| ''Darling Darling'' || Chinni ||
|2001|| ''[[Darling Darling (2001 film)|Darling Darling]]'' || Chinni ||
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|2002|| ''[[O Chinadana|O Chinnadana]]'' || Rajesh / Narasimha ||
|2002|| ''[[O Chinadana|O Chinnadana]]'' || Rajesh / Narasimha ||
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|2002|| ''Adutu Padutu'' || Gopi ||
|2002|| ''[[Aaduthu Paaduthu]]'' || Gopi ||
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|2002|| ''Tappuchesi Pappukoodu'' || Kappaganthula Ramesh ||
|2002|| ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' || Kappaganthula Ramesh ||
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|2002|| ''[[Khadgam]]'' || A.C.P. Radha Krishna ||
|2002|| ''[[Khadgam]]'' || A.C.P. Radha Krishna ||
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|2003|| ''Pellam Oorellthe'' || Vivek ||
|2003|| ''[[Pellam Oorelithe]]'' || Vivek ||
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|2003|| ''Ottesi Cheptunna'' || Surya ||
|2003|| ''[[Ottesi Cheputunna]]'' || Surya ||
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|2003|| ''[[Donga Ramudu and Party]]'' || Ramakrishna ||
|2003|| ''[[Donga Ramudu and Party]]'' || Ramakrishna ||
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|2003|| ''[[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli]]'' || Viswa ||
|2003|| ''[[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli]]'' || Viswa ||
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|2003|| ''Nenu Pelliki Ready'' || Gopi ||
|2003|| ''[[Nenu Pelliki Ready]]'' || Gopikrishna ||
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|2003|| ''Neeke Manasichchanu'' || Vivek ||
|2003|| ''[[Neeke Manasichaanu]]'' || Vivek ||
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|2004|| ''[[Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari]]'' || Sukumar ||
|2004|| ''[[Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari]]'' || Sukumar ||
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|2004|| ''Leta Manasulu'' || Raju ||
|2004|| ''[[Letha Manasulu (2004 film)|Letha Manasulu]]'' || Raju ||
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|2004|| ''[[Swarabhishekam]]'' || Srirangam Ranga Chary ||
|2004|| ''[[Swarabhishekam]]'' || Srirangam Ranga Chary ||
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|2004|| ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'' || Any Time Murder "ATM" ||[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
|2004|| ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'' || Any Time Murder "ATM" ||[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
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|2005|| ''[[Sankranti (film)|Sankranthi]]'' || Vishnu ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
|2005|| ''[[Sankranti (film)|Sankranthi]]'' || Vishnu ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
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|2005|| ''[[Radha Gopalam]]'' || Gopalam ||
|2005|| ''[[Radha Gopalam]]'' || Gopalam ||
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|2005|| ''Kanchanamala Cable TV'' || Sudarshanam ||
|2005|| ''[[Kanchanamala Cable TV]]'' || Sudarshanam ||
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|2006|| ''[[Sarada Saradaga]]'' || Raghava ||
|2006|| ''[[Sarada Saradaga]]'' || Raghava ||
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|2006|| ''[[Evandoi Srivaru]]'' || Surya ||
|2006|| ''[[Evandoi Srivaru]]'' || Surya ||
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|2006|| ''[[Maayajaalam|Mayajalam]]'' || Vamsi ||
|2006|| ''[[Mayajalam (2006 film)|Mayajalam]]'' || Vamsi ||
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|2006|| ''[[Sri Krishna 2006]]'' || Takhada Ramakrishna ||
|2006|| ''[[Sri Krishna 2006]]'' || Takhada Ramakrishna ||
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|2007|| ''Aadilakshmi'' || Aadi Shankar ||
|2006|| ''[[Aadi Lakshmi]]'' || Aadi Shankar ||
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|2007|| ''[[Ugadi (2007 film)|Ugadi]]'' || Arjun || [[Kannada]] film
|2007|| ''[[Ugadi (2007 film)|Ugadi]]'' || Arjun || [[Kannada]] film
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|2007|| ''[[Operation Duryodhana (film)|Operation Duryadhona]]'' || Mahesh / Bhagavanthudu ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]
|2007|| ''[[Operation Duryodhana (film)|Operation Duryadhona]]'' || Mahesh / Bhagavanthudu ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]
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|2007|| ''[[Shankardada Zindabad]]'' || Any Time Murder "ATM" ||
|2007|| ''[[Shankardada Zindabad]]'' || Any Time Murder "ATM" ||
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|2007|| ''[[Yamagola Malli Modalayindi]]'' || Yuva [[Yama|Yama Dharma Raju]] ||
|2007|| ''[[Yamagola Malli Modalayindi]]'' || Yuva [[Yama|Yama Dharma Raju]] ||
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|2008|| ''[[Michael Madana Kamaraju]]'' || Madan ||
|2008|| ''[[Michael Madana Kamaraju]]'' || Madan ||
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|2008|| ''[[Nagaram (2008 film)|Nagaram]]'' || Right ||
|2008|| ''[[Nagaram (2008 film)|Nagaram]]'' || Right ||
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|2008|| ''Kausalya Supraja Rama'' || Sriram ||
|2008|| ''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (film)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' || Sriram ||
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|2009|| ''[[Mahatma (film)|Mahatma]]'' || Dasu || 100th film
|2009|| ''[[Mahatma (film)|Mahatma]]'' || Dasu || 100th film
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|2009|| ''[[A Aa E Ee (2009 Telugu film)|A Aa E Ee]]'' || Chandram ||
|2009|| ''[[A Aa E Ee (2009 Telugu film)|A Aa E Ee]]'' || Chandram ||
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|2010|| ''[[Ranga The Donga]]'' || Ranga / Bhavani Prasad || First dual role
|2010|| ''[[Ranga The Donga]]'' || Ranga & Bhavani Prasad || First [[dual role]]
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|2011|| ''Dushasana'' || Mahesh / Common Man ||
|2011|| ''[[Dushasana (film)|Dushasana]]'' || Mahesh / Common Man ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/D/Dushasana/Dushasana_Review.html|title=Dusshaasana : Filmy Political Commentary|work=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu.com]]|date=27 May 2011}}</ref>
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|2011|| ''[[Virodhi (2011 film)|Virodhi]]'' || Jayadev || Own production
|2011|| ''[[Virodhi (2011 film)|Virodhi]]'' || Jayadev || Own production
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|2011|| ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'' || Lakshmana ||
|2011|| ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'' || Lakshmana ||
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|2012|| ''[[All the Best (film)|All the Best]]'' || Ravi ||
|2012|| ''[[All the Best (film)|All the Best]]'' || Ravi ||
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|2012|| ''[[Shirdi Sai]]'' || Dasaganu ||  
|2012|| ''[[Shirdi Sai]]'' || Dasaganu ||  
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|2012|| ''[[Lucky (2012 Telugu film)|Lucky]]'' || Lakshmi Narayana ||
|2012|| ''[[Lucky (2012 Telugu film)|Lucky]]'' || Lakshmi Narayana ||
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|2012|| ''[[Devaraya (film)|Devaraya]]'' || Sri Krishnadevaraya and Dorababu || Dual role
|2012|| ''[[Devaraya (film)|Devaraya]]'' || Sri Krishnadevaraya & Dorababu || [[Dual role]]
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|2013|| ''Satruvu'' || Shankar ||
|2013|| ''[[Sevakudu]]'' || Surya ||
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|2013|| ''[[Sevakudu]]'' || Surya ||
|2013|| ''[[Shatruvu (2013 film)|Shatruvu]]'' || Shankar ||
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|2013|| ''[[Shadow (2013 film)|Shadow]]'' || A.C.P. Pratap ||
|2013|| ''[[Shadow (2013 film)|Shadow]]'' || A.C.P. Pratap ||
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|2014|| ''Kshatriya'' || Surya ||
|2014|| ''Kshatriya'' || Surya ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-kshatriya-not-worth-your-money.html|title=Review : Kshatriya- Not worth your money|work=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu.com]]|date=1 January 2014}}</ref>
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|2014|| ''Malligadu Marriage Bureau'' || Malli ||
|2014|| ''[[Malligadu Marriage Bureau]]'' || Malli ||
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|2014|| ''[[Veta (2014 film)|Veta]]'' || Jagan ||
|2014|| ''[[Veta (2014 film)|Veta]]'' || Jagan ||
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|2014|| ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]'' || Bangari ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
|2014|| ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]'' || Bangari ||Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
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|2014|| ''Veediki Dookudekkuva'' || Dwarapudi Satyanarayana ||
|2015|| ''Dhee Ante Dhee'' || Radha Krishna ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/dhee-ante-dhee-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Review : Dhee Ante Dhee – Disappointing Execution|work=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu.com]]|date=15 May 2015}}</ref>
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|2015|| ''Dhee Ante Dhee'' || Radha Krishna ||
|2015|| ''Veediki Dookudekkuva'' || Kranthi  ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/veediki-dookudekkuva-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Review : Veediki Dookudekkuva – Lack Lustre Attempt|work=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu.com]]|date=4 December 2015}}</ref>
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|2016|| ''[[Terror (2016 film)|Terror]]'' || Vijay ||
|2016|| ''[[Terror (2016 film)|Terror]]'' || Vijay ||
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|2016|| ''[[Sarrainodu]]'' || Sripati ||Best Supporting Actor Award - [[15th Santosham Film Awards]]
|2016|| ''[[Sarrainodu]]'' || Sripati ||Best Supporting Actor Award - [[15th Santosham Film Awards]]
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|2016|| ''Mental Police'' || Durga Prasad ||
|2016|| ''Mental'' || Durga Prasad ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/mental-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Review: Mental – Outdated Cop Drama|work=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu.com]]|date=9 September 2016}}</ref>
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|2017|| ''[[Yuddham Sharanam]]'' || Nayak ||
|2017|| ''[[Yuddham Sharanam]]'' || Nayak ||
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|2017|| ''[[Villain (2017 film)|Villain]]'' || Felix D. Vincent || [[Malayalam]] film
|2017|| ''[[Villain (2017 film)|Villain]]'' || Felix D. Vincent || [[Malayalam]] film
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|2018|| ''[[The Villain (2018 film)|The Villain]]'' || Raja
|2018|| ''[[The Villain (2018 film)|The Villain]]'' || Raja
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|2018|| ''[[Raa Raa (2018 film)|Raa Raa]]'' || Raj Kiran ||
|2018|| ''[[Raa Raa (2018 film)|Raa Raa]]'' || Raj Kiran ||
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|2018|| ''Operation 2019'' || Uma Shankar ||
|2018|| ''[[Operation 2019]]'' || Uma Shankar ||
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|2019|| ''[[Marshal (2019 film)|Marshal]]'' || Sivaji ||
|2019|| ''[[Marshal (2019 film)|Marshal]]'' || Sivaji ||
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|2021||''[[Idhe Maa Katha]]'' || Mahendra ||
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|2021 || ''Telangana Devudu'' || Vijay Dev || Based on the life of [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]]
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|2021|| ''[[Akhanda]]'' || Varadarajulu ||
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|2022 || ''Kothala Rayudu'' || Ajay  ||
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|2021||''Idhe Maa Katha'' || ||  
|2022
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|2021 || ''Kothala Rayudu'' || || Filming
|2022|| ''[[James (2022 film)|James]]''|| Vijay Gayakwad || [[Kannada]] film
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|2021|| ''[[Akhanda]]'' || {{TBA}} || Filming
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|2021|| ''[[James (upcoming film)|James]]'' || {{TBA}} || [[Kannada]] film; Filming
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* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Telugu|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]] - ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meka Srikanth Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Meka Srikanth {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Meka-Srikanth/awards|access-date=2020-09-02|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Telugu|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]] - ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meka Srikanth Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Meka Srikanth {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Meka-Srikanth/awards|access-date=2020-09-02|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
*[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu)]] - ''[[Sarrainodu]]''
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*[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu)]] - ''[[Sarrainodu]]'' 
*15th Santhosham Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) - ''Sarrainodu''
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This article is about Srikanth, an actor who debuted in 1991. For the actor credited in Telugu films as Sriram, see Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979).

Srikanth
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Srikanth at a CCL event in 2015
Born
Meka Srikanth[1]

(1968-03-23) 23 March 1968 (age 58)
Gangavati, Karnataka, India
Alma materKarnataka University, Dharwad
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1997)
Children3, including Roshan

Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like Swarabhishekam, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film Virodhi premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India.[2] Sri Rama Rajyam also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011.[3] He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films.[4][5][6][7]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India.[8][9] His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (1946–2020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh to Gangavati.[10] He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad and moved to Chennai to pursue a career in films.[8]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Srikanth married Ooha on 20 January 1997, and has two sons, Roshan and Rohan and a daughter, Medha. The family lives in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.[11][12]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 1990, Srikanth joined Madhu Film and TV Institute of Acting in Hyderabad and completed a one-year course in acting.[8] His first film People's Encounter was released in 1991. Srikanth played minor roles as a villain and supporting artiste early in his career. He became a lead actor with the film One by Two.[13] He has starred in more than 100 Telugu films as a lead. His first hit film as a lead actor was Taj Mahal, which was released in 1995.

Srikanth collaborated with film directors like S.V. Krishna Reddy, Krishna Vamsi, Jayanth C. Paranjee, G. Neelakanta Reddy, EVV Satyanarayana and K. Viswanath to give hits like Varasudu, Vinodam, Egire Paavurama, Aahvaanam, Maa Nannaki Pelli, Khadgam, Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., Pellam Oorelithe, Evandoi Srivaru, Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi, O Chinnadana, Shankar Dada Zindabad, Operation Duryodhana, Mahatma, and Govindudu Andarivadele.[14][15]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1991 People's Encounter Naxalite Telugu film debut
1991 Madhura Nagarilo Sattiraju
1992 Seetharatnam Gaari Abbayi Veerababu
1992 Pellam Chebite Vinali Chinna
1992 President Gari Pellam Narendra
1993 Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku Mohan Kannada film
1993 Jeevitame Oka Cinema
1993 Aasayam Student
1993 Ratha Saradhi Ramineedu
1993 Varasudu Vamsi
1993 Kondapalli Raja Srikanth
1993 Rowdy Annayya Gopi
1993 Donga Alludu Giri
1993 Abbaigaru Murari
1993 Rajeswari Kalyanam Bhavani's brother
1993 Rowdy Gaari Teacher Dorababu
1993 Chinna Alludu Srikanth
1993 One By Two Balaji
1994 Donga Rascal Srikanth
1994 Nyaya Rakshana
1994 Jantar Mantar Srikanth
1994 Aame Anjineelu
1995 Love Game Raghu
1995 Ghatotkachudu Arjuna
1995 Patabasti Ajay
1995 Taj Mahal Amar
1995 Ooriki Monagaadu Rambabu
1995 Simha Garjana Teja
1996 Pelli Sandadi Vijay Krishna Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu
1996 Kuthuru Srikanth
1996 Vetagadu Inspector Kiran
1996 Once More Sitaram
1996 Prema Prayanam Sanjay
1996 Vinodam Raja
1997 Thaali Bose Babu
1997 Egire Paavurama Balu
1997 Aahvaanam Ravi
1997 Taraka Ramudu Ramudu
1997 Hello I Love You Revanth
1997 Maa Nannaku Pelli Balaraju
1998 Ooyala Raja
1998 Nidhi Ramu
1998 Pandaga Anand
1998 Gilli Kajjalu Suresh
1998 Kanyadanam Niwas
1998 Suprabhatam Gopala Krishna
1998 Chandralekha Himself Guest appearance
1998 Gamyam Kamal
1998 Subhalekhalu Sri
1998 Aayanagaru Madhu
1999 Manikyam Manikyam
1999 English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu Sambasiva Rao "Samba"
1999 Manasulo Maata Vasanth [16]
1999 Anaganaga Oka Ammai Vishnu [17]
1999 Pilla Nachindi Dattu
1999 Panchadara Chilaka Murali
1999 Preyasi Rave Vamsi
2000 Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi Ravi
2000 Chala Bagundi Vamsi
2000 Choosoddaam Randi Bhimavaram Buchi Babu
2000 Ninne Premistha Kalyan
2000 Ammo! Okato Tareekhu Pattabhi
2000 Devullu Lord Srirama
2000 Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa Venkatesa
2000 Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam Vamsi
2001 Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi Jagadesh
2001 Deevinchandi Siva
2001 Kalisi Naduddam Krishna
2001 Naa Manasistha Raa Shankar
2001 Prema Sandadi Krishna
2001 Darling Darling Chinni
2002 O Chinnadana Rajesh / Narasimha
2002 Aaduthu Paaduthu Gopi
2002 Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu Kappaganthula Ramesh
2002 Khadgam A.C.P. Radha Krishna
2003 Pellam Oorelithe Vivek
2003 Ottesi Cheputunna Surya
2003 Donga Ramudu and Party Ramakrishna
2003 Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli Viswa
2003 Nenu Pelliki Ready Gopikrishna
2003 Neeke Manasichaanu Vivek
2004 Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari Sukumar
2004 Letha Manasulu Raju
2004 Swarabhishekam Srirangam Ranga Chary
2004 Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. Any Time Murder "ATM" Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu
2005 Sankranthi Vishnu Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu
2005 Soggadu Himself Cameo appearance
2005 Radha Gopalam Gopalam
2005 Kanchanamala Cable TV Sudarshanam
2006 Sarada Saradaga Raghava
2006 Evandoi Srivaru Surya
2006 Mayajalam Vamsi
2006 Sri Krishna 2006 Takhada Ramakrishna
2006 Aadi Lakshmi Aadi Shankar
2007 Ugadi Arjun Kannada film
2007 Operation Duryadhona Mahesh / Bhagavanthudu Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu
2007 Shankardada Zindabad Any Time Murder "ATM"
2007 Yamagola Malli Modalayindi Yuva Yama Dharma Raju
2008 Michael Madana Kamaraju Madan
2008 Nagaram Right
2008 Kousalya Supraja Rama Sriram
2009 Mahatma Dasu 100th film
2009 A Aa E Ee Chandram
2010 Ranga The Donga Ranga & Bhavani Prasad First dual role
2011 Dushasana Mahesh / Common Man [18]
2011 Virodhi Jayadev Own production
2011 Sri Rama Rajyam Lakshmana
2012 All the Best Ravi
2012 Shirdi Sai Dasaganu
2012 Lucky Lakshmi Narayana
2012 Devaraya Sri Krishnadevaraya & Dorababu Dual role
2013 Sevakudu Surya
2013 Shatruvu Shankar
2013 Shadow A.C.P. Pratap
2014 Kshatriya Surya [19]
2014 Malligadu Marriage Bureau Malli
2014 Veta Jagan
2014 Govindudu Andarivadele Bangari Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu
2015 Dhee Ante Dhee Radha Krishna [20]
2015 Veediki Dookudekkuva Kranthi [21]
2016 Terror Vijay
2016 Sarrainodu Sripati Best Supporting Actor Award - 15th Santosham Film Awards
2016 Mental Durga Prasad [22]
2017 Yuddham Sharanam Nayak
2017 Villain Felix D. Vincent Malayalam film
2018 The Villain Raja Kannada film
2018 Raa Raa Raj Kiran
2018 Operation 2019 Uma Shankar
2019 Marshal Sivaji
2021 Idhe Maa Katha Mahendra
2021 Telangana Devudu Vijay Dev Based on the life of K. Chandrashekar Rao [23]
2021 Akhanda Varadarajulu
2022 Kothala Rayudu Ajay
2022 Son of India Mahendra Bhupati
2022 James Vijay Gayakwad Kannada film
2023 Varisu Jai Rajendran Tamil film
2023 Hunt Mohan Bhargav [24]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Network Notes
2020 Chadarangam Pemmasani Gangadhar Rao ZEE5
2020 Shootout at Alair IG Praveen Chand ZEE5

Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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  5. ↑ "Srikanth to share screen space with Puneeth Rajkumar in James - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
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  11. ↑ Srikanth Biography, Srikanth Profile, Biography of Srikanth, Srikanth Information.. AP Entertainment News. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.
  12. ↑ Stars : Star Interviews : MEKA SRIKANTH. Telugucinema.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.
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  18. ↑ "Dusshaasana : Filmy Political Commentary". 123Telugu.com. 27 May 2011.
  19. ↑ "Review : Kshatriya- Not worth your money". 123Telugu.com. 1 January 2014.
  20. ↑ "Review : Dhee Ante Dhee – Disappointing Execution". 123Telugu.com. 15 May 2015.
  21. ↑ "Review : Veediki Dookudekkuva – Lack Lustre Attempt". 123Telugu.com. 4 December 2015.
  22. ↑ "Review: Mental – Outdated Cop Drama". 123Telugu.com. 9 September 2016.
  23. ↑ "'Telangana Devudu' is about KCR's life story". Telangana Today. 8 November 2021.
  24. ↑ "Hunt Telugu Movie (2023) Release Date, Cast, Story, and Everything - indvox". 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  25. ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2009". APFTVTDC. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  26. ↑ "Meka Srikanth Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Meka Srikanth | Times of India Entertainment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.

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