Sriman (actor)
Sriman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy 14 February 1972 Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, TV anchor |
| Years active | 1975; 1993–present |
| Spouse | Namitha Reddy |
Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as Sriman, is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Tamil films, and also some Telugu 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]
Sriman was born into a Telugu family as Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy on 14 February 1972. His father Karri Prakash reddy is a popular dancer. He also was an assistant dance director, production Executive in his Brothers company. Later he started his production company, in which he 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 film Director. Sriman did his schooling in Bharath Higher Secondary School Teynampet and Adyar. Then shifted to thyagara nagar high school in T.Nagar, 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 Raghuram master, master Sivashankar, master Kala and Vasu master in south Indian artist association premises. . 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 mastersin YMCA.
With a strong film background, he started his film career as a child artiste in 1975 Telugu film Bangara Manushulu ‘later worked in korada Rani, ’Jothy lakshmi Manishi mrugham, seethamma santhanam, pichodu Pelli,tufan mail,chandi Chamundi,rail dhophedi, ,[1] till 1984 he performed and returned to continue his academic studies after acting in 17 films directed by ks reddy and mostly produced by his father Prakash Reddy, . After his college studies he recapped his acting crown in Telugu film and Tamil film. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films.[2] He was spotted by director Geetha krishna for keechu rallu, in tamil director Kasturi Raja Spotted him while dancing in kala masters dance class and introduced in MOUNA MOZHI, produced by late Mr.Eknath, then director Vikraman spotted and gave him a cameo supporting role in his Tamil film Pudhiya Mannargal. He enacted a supporting role in Priyam, then 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 Naladhamayanthi,unnaipol oruvan, 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 (2006) and the unreleased Sati Savithri.[4]
Filmography[edit]
Tamil films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mouna Mozhi | ||
| 1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | ||
| 1996 | Priyam | ||
| 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 | Pradeep | ||
| Enge Enadhu Kavithai | Bhaskar | ||
| Panchathantiram | Hanumanth Reddy | ||
| Shree | Sivakumar | ||
| Jaya | Balaji | ||
| Virumbugiren | |||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Suresh Kumar | |
| Chokka Thangam | Muthu's friend | ||
| Vaseegara | Sriman | ||
| Pop Corn | |||
| Nala Damayanthi | Badri | ||
| Thayumanavan | Chellamuthu | ||
| Thennavan | Auto rickshaw driver | ||
| Diwan | Duraisingam's son | ||
| Kadhal Kirukkan | Police Officer | ||
| Indru | Richard D'Souza | ||
| 2004 | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Dilli | |
| Kudaikul Mazhai | |||
| 2005 | Sukran | Corrupt Police Officer | |
| Thaka Thimi Tha | Sri | ||
| Thullum Kaalam | Meter Govind | ||
| Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu | Ashok | ||
| 2006 | Unarchigal | Ramesh | |
| Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Agandamuthu | ||
| Nenjirukkum Varai | Hospital MD | ||
| Kovai Brothers | |||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Saravanan | |
| Viyabari | Suryaprakash’s PA | ||
| Thoovanam | Sriman | ||
| Satham Podathey | Police inspector | ||
| Nam Naadu | Bala | ||
| Vegam | Cop | ||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Sakthi | ||
| 2008 | Sila Nerangalil | ||
| Arasangam | Terrorist | ||
| Pandi | Rajapandi | ||
| Nalla Ponnu Ketta Paiyyan | Anand | ||
| Naayagan | Viswanath | ||
| Aegan | John's bodyguard | ||
| 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 | Chandran | ||
| 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 | |
| Ward 126 | Kannan's neighbour | ||
| 2023 | Varisu | Thambidurai | |
| Ghosty | |||
| Theerkadarishi | Srinivasan | ||
| 2024 | Chiclets | Anusha's father | |
| Guardian |
Telugu films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Bangara Manushulu | Child artiste | |
| 1994 | Top Hero | Dasu's son | |
| 1995 | Ammaleni Puttillu | ||
| Badilli | |||
| 1996 | Maa Inti Aadapaduchu | ||
| 2001 | Snehamante Idera | Gautham | Remake of Friends (2001) |
| 2002 | Seshu | Seshu's friend | Remake of Sethu (1999) |
| 2004 | Dharma | ||
| 2005 | 786 Khaidi Premakatha | [5] | |
| 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 | |
| 2023 | Narakasura | Inspector Sripathi | [6] |
| 2024 | Chiclets | Anusha's father |
Television[edit]
- Anni
- Comedy Junction
- Pandian Stores
- Kelviyin Nayagane
- Streaming television
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Pal of Maduraiites". The Hindu. 12 July 2004.
- ^ "Sriman: Vikram taught me nuances in acting". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Cinema - The Hindu". The Hindu. 5 November 2011.
- ^ "Dailynews - Mr. Shakila". 2 December 2005. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005.
- ^ Jeevi (4 February 2005). "Movie review - 786 (Khaidi Premakatha)". Idlebrain.com.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (3 November 2023). "'Narakasura' review: Interesting revenge drama". The Hans India.