Srikanth (actor, born 1979)
Srikanth | |
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Born | Srikanth Krishnamachari 28 February 1979 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 2002 – present |
Spouse | Vandana Srikanth |
Srikanth (Tamil: ஸ்ரீகாந்த்; born 28 February 1979) is a South Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. He debuted in the 2002 Tamil film Roja Kootam (2002) before going on to make appearances in films such as Parthiban Kanavu (2003), April Maadhathil (2002), Bose (2004), Kana Kandaen (2005), Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2004), Poo (2008), Police Police (2010), Sadhurangam (2011), Nanban (2012), and Nippu (2012).
Career
Srikanth debuted in Sasi's romantic film, Roja Kootam opposite Bhumika Chawla, which was a commercial success.[1] Srikanth then featured in another successful venture April Madhathil alongside Sneha. He bagged the Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor for his role in Parthiban Kanavu, directed by Karu Pazhaniappan.His first released in 2004 is Bose which he paired with Sneha (actress) second time after successful venture April Maadhathil.In 2007 Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule was released to highly positive review and declared a commercial success.The film was Srikanth first Telugu film.His only release in 2008 is Poo was directed by Sasi. His next release was Police Police. In 2011 Sadhurangam was released to mixed reviews. The film was completed in 2006 but the film remained unreleased for five years.The project was released on 7 October 2011.In 2012, he was first seen in S. Shankar's comedy-drama Nanban, which featured him as part of an ensemble cast including Vijay, Jeeva and Ileana D'Cruz released to highly positive reviews.
Personal life
Srikanth was born on 28 February 1979 in Tamil Nadu. His parents—Krishnamachari(actor) and Jayanthi—encouraged him in doing films. He did his schooling in SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Chennai and is a batchmate of Arya. He did his bachelor's degree in Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai. He married Vandana in November 2007, a Telugu girl who completed MBA in Australia.[2] The couple have two children son Aahil (born 28 February 2009) and daughter Ahana (born January 28, 2011)
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Sprache | Notes |
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2002 | Roja Kootam | Srikanth | Tamil | ITFA Best New Actor Award |
2002 | April Madhathil | Kathir | Tamil | |
2003 | Manasellam | Bala | Tamil | |
2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Parthiban | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor |
2003 | Joot | Eashwaran | Tamil | |
2003 | Okariki Okaru | Kameswara Rao | Telugu | |
2004 | Bose | Bose | Tamil | |
2004 | Varnajaalam | Sakthivel (Daniel) | Tamil | |
2005 | Kana Kandaen | Bhaskar | Tamil | |
2005 | Oru Naal Oru Kanavu | Cheenu | Tamil | |
2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Muruga | Tamil | |
2006 | Mercury Pookkal | Karthik | Tamil | |
2006 | Uyir | Sundar | Tamil | |
2006 | Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai | Santosh | Tamil | |
2007 | Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule | Vasu | Telugu | |
2008 | Vallamai Tharayo | Sekar | Tamil | Guest appearance |
2008 | Poo | Thangarasu | Tamil | |
2009 | Indira Vizha | Santhosh Srinivasan | Tamil | |
2010 | Rasikkum Seemane | Nandhu | Tamil | |
2010 | Police Police | Ranadhir | Telugu | |
2010 | Drohi | Sami Srinivasan | Tamil | |
2010 | Mandhira Punnagai | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
2011 | Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Bobby | Malayalam | |
2011 | Dhada | Rajiv | Telugu | |
2011 | Sadhurangam | Thirupathisamy | Tamil | |
2012 | Nanban | Venkat Ramakrishnan | Tamil | |
2012 | Nippu | Sriram | Telugu | |
2012 | Hero | Premanand | Malayalam | |
2012 | Ethiri En 3 | Tamil | Filming | |
2012 | Paagan | Tamil | Filming |