Hariprriya Explained

Hariprriya
Landscape:yes
Birth Date:1991 10, df=y
Birth Name:Shruthi Chandrasena[1] [2]
Nationality:Indian
Other Names:Kannada Beauty,[3] Sandalwood Beauty Queen
Years Active:2007–present
Works:Full list

Shruthi Chandrasena (born 29 October 1991), known professionally as Hariprriya, is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Kannada films. Hariprriya gained wide acclaim for her role in Ugramm and is also known for her work in Ranna, Ricky, Neerdose, Bharjari, Samhaara, Jai Simha, Bell Bottom, Soojidara and D/O Parvathamma.

Early life

Hariprriya was born on 29 October 1991 in Chikkaballapur, India.[4] [5] After completing her schooling, she received training in the dance form of Bharatanatyam. Later, her family moved to Bangalore, where she completed pre-university courses.[5] [6] [7] [8] In 2013, her mother urged Shruthi to alter spelling from Hariprriya to Harriprriya for numerological reasons, however, she declined the reports, citing "My mother insisted that I change my spelling."[9]

Career

Early work (2007–2014)

Hariprriya used to participate in a number of cultural programmes. When she was studying in 12th class, director Richard Castelino saw stills of her from the programmes and offered her the female lead role in the Tulu film Badi.[10] [11] She then made her Kannada film debut in Manasugula Mathu Madhura (2008), following which she was part of Vasanthakala. Her performance in the political satire Kallara Santhe (2009) opposite Yash earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Kannada actress, while her next film Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu which starred Shiva Rajkukar received a number of positive reviews,[12] making Hariprriya popular in Karnataka.[13] In 2010, she also forayed into the Tamil and Telugu film industries with Kanagavel Kaaka,[14] and Bhumika Chawla's maiden production, Thakita Thakita, opposite Harshvardhan Rane respectively, with the latter emerging a moderate success.[15] After that, Hariprriya shifted her focus to Tamil and Telugu projects, working on Cheran's Muran in Tamil and Pilla Zamindar in Telugu which had Nani in a male lead role, was a big superhit movie.[16] She was also part of the political drama Mukhyamantri I Love You, produced in 2008, which has not been released.[17] She debuted in Malayalam with Thiruvambadi Thamban."[18] In her third Telugu film Abbayi Class Ammayi Mass, she played a call girl,[19] which required a two-week long immersion workshop to get into character.[20]

Ugramm success and breakthrough (2014–2016)

In 2014, she returned to Kannada cinema with the gangster film Ugramm. Shraddhaa of The New Indian Express wrote that it was "a strong performance by Hariprriya, who is natural in her act".[21] The film went on to become a major commercial success and she was said to have made a "sensational comeback to Kannada films".[22] Sify wrote that Ugramm "did wonders to Hariprriya" as she subsequently offered more Kannada projects.[23] After the success of Ugram, she gained popularity in the Kannada film industry and she became one of the most wanted heroines in the industry. She became part of the big banner films, Ranna and Ricky[24] as well as the comedy film Bullet Basya. She started 2015 with Ranna where she was paired with Indian actor Sudeep for the first time. The movie went on to become hit at the box office.

Her second release in the year is Bullet Basya where she was paired opposite Sharan and received a positive response for her role as Kaveri in the film. In 2016, her first release was Ricky opposite Rakshit Shetty where she played as Radha a Naxalite, for which she had reduced her weight by half. The critics wrote that "The performance of Hariprriya in the film was appreciated." Her next release in the year was Ranatantra where she was paired opposite Vijay Raghavendra. She was also seen in a special appearance in a song in Bhale Jodi. Her next release in the year was in hit movie, Neer Dose where she played the character Kumudha a bar dancer. The critics wrote that "Hariprriya has essayed a powerful role in her career. Her performance in the movie is phenomenal". The movie turned out to be a turning point in her film career.

Established actress (2017–present)

After the success of Neer Dose movie, she became one of the prominent actresses of the Kannada film industry. In 2017, she played Haasini's role, a North Karnataka girl in Bharjari, film. After Ranna, she and Rachita Ram were seen together onscreen for the second time. The New Indian Express described "Hariprriya has a good role in the movie. Her character is the main turning point for the story." She also appeared in a cameo appearance in Anjaniputra film.[25]

In 2018, she returned to Telugu cinema with Jai Simha film playing a mechanic's role in Manga character.[26] [27] The movie became a blockbuster hit. Her next release was a Kannada film Kanaka.[28] [29] Her next release along with Chiranjeevi Sarja was Samhara, in which she essayed a negative character.[30] [31] The New Indian Express wrote that "Hariprriya's performance as a negative character is phenomenal. She got a chance to prove her versatility of acting in the movie." Her next release for the year was Life Jothe Ondh Selfie.[32] [33] The Times of India wrote "Hariprriya has played the modern girl Rashmi who has lots of pains from her past. She has essayed the character very well."

Her first release of 2019 was Bell Bottom that became the biggest blockbuster film of 2019.[34] The writers of The New Indian Express wrote "Hariprriya's character as the innocent but intelligent love interest is well placed". Publication writers of described "Hariprriya delivers yet another solid act, showing why she is considered as one of the most versatile actresses around right now". The Deccan Chronicle wrote "It is Hariprriya, who yet again finds a perfect character and is at her charming best playing Kusuma." Her next release of 2019 was Soojidara directed by Mounish Badiger.[35] [36] Her next film was D/O Parvathamma.[37] [38] Her 25th Kannada film was Naganna's Kurukshetra, starring Sumalatha Ambareesh, Suraj Gowda and Prabhu Mundukar as the lead roles.[39] [40]

Her next in 2019 is film with Tejaswi's movie Ellide Illi Tanaka.[41] The Chitraloka described "it is Hariprriya who steals the show with yet another sensible character. It makes the audience fall in love with her portrayal of Nandini's character on screen."[42] [43] Her next release of 2019 was Mayura Raghavendra's film Kannad Gothilla, starring Sudharani and other actors. During the same year, she acted in Katha Sangama directed by Rishab Shetty.[44] [45]

Hariprriya's first and only release of 2020 is Hari Santosh's historical novel-based movie .[46] [47]

After a gap of a year her first release in 2022 was Vijay Prasad's comedy drama film Petromax where she was paired opposite Satish Ninasam.[48] The film met with negative reviews upon release from both audience and critics and was a commercial failure at the box office.[49] Her next release was her Tamil comeback film Naan Mirugamai Maara[50] [51] where she was paired opposite Sasikumar where she played the role of a housewife named Anandi. The film met with negative reviews from both audience and critics and it was a box-office bomb[52]

In 2023 her first release of year was Yadha Yadha Hi, Kannada remake of the Telugu film Evaru [53] where she was paired opposite Diganth[54] and Vasishta for the first time.[55] The critics praised her performance in the film stating "Hariprriya's acting, which sees a blend of determination, vulnerability, and cunning, command attention. As a heroine, she has a substantial full-length role that showcases her talent after a considerable time. Her chemistry with Vasishta is palpable, and their on-screen dynamic works seamlessly.[56] " "Full marks to Hariprriya for pulling off Priyanka's character which has negative shades."[57] The film was a commercial failure at the box office.

Upcoming projects

As of June 2023, Hariprriya has six releases: Vijay Kiran's Happy Ending that features Gurunandhan, Amruthamathi, K.Madesh's Lagaam that features Upendra, Jayathertha's Bell Bottom 2 with Rishab Shetty, Shashank's untitled film with Upendra, and Baragur Ramachandrappa's Thaayi Kasthoor Gandhi.[58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63]

Controversies

In 2019, Kannada film Soojidara's director Mounesh Badiger accused Hariprriya of defaming his film. He later lodged a complaint with the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, accusing her of portraying the film in a negative way.[64]

Personal life

Hariprriya married Kannada actor Vasishta N. Simha on 26 January 2023 in Mysuru.[65]

Filmography

See main article: Hariprriya filmography.

Awards and nominations

Hariprriya
Wins:2
Nominations:17
Year Award(s)Category FilmResultRef
201057th Filmfare Awards SouthBest ActressKallara Santhe
Best Actress[66]
Best Actress
2011Suvarna Film AwardsBest Supporting-ActressCheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Udaya Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress[67]
201562nd Filmfare Awards SouthBest ActressUgramm[68]
2017Best ActressNeer Dose[69]
6th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actress[70]
Best Actress
2020Chandanavana Film Critics Awards Best Actress Bell Bottom
Critics Choice Film Awards Best Actress [71]
2021Chandanavana Film Critics Awards Best Actress
2020Noida International Film Festival Best Actress Amruthamathi [72]
Austria International Film Festival Best Actress [73]
2021Best Actress [74]
Best Actress[75]
Hollywood International Golden Age Film FestivalBest Actress[76]
Best Actress[77]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Call be by my 'chosen' NAME! . Shashiprasad . SM . 16 May 2018 . Deccan Chronicle.
  2. Web site: Hariprriya gets into investigative mode again . The Times of India.
  3. Web site: Hariprriya Chandra enjoyed shooting with elephants . The Times of India . 17 November 2013.
  4. Web site: Hariprriya: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday eTimes . The Times of India . 2019-12-02.
  5. Web site: Haunting Beauty Hariprriya . IndiaGlitz . 28 February 2008 . 10 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080305010045/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/interview/6858.html . 5 March 2008 . dead.
  6. July 2010 . Junk Mail–Trivia on Cinema . . 1 . 10 . 25 . 21 April 2017.
  7. Web site: Beauty & the filmi feast . SM . Shashiprasad . 2018-05-09 . Deccan Chronicle . en . 2019-08-20.
  8. Web site: For Hariprriya, business was first career option . 2019-05-10 . Deccan Herald . en . 2019-08-20.
  9. Web site: Hariprriya is Hariprriya from now on . The Times of India.
  10. Web site: Cinema Plus / Columns : my first break – Hariprriya . https://web.archive.org/web/20121110150201/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/10/10/stories/2010101050361600.htm . dead . 10 November 2012 . India . 10 October 2010 . . 10 November 2011.
  11. Web site: Looking for substance . Deccan Herald . India . 21 January 2010 . 10 November 2011.
  12. Web site: Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu Kannada Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes . https://web.archive.org/web/20100715000212/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/10922.html . dead . 15 July 2010 . IndiaGlitz . 7 August 2010 . 10 November 2011.
  13. Web site: Hari Priya, the Takita Takita girl . https://web.archive.org/web/20100905132045/http://sify.com/movies/Hari-Priya-the-Takita-Takita-girl-imagegallery-kannada-kjcrVXeacbb.html . dead . 5 September 2010 . . 10 November 2011.
  14. Web site: Hariprriya, the southern spice – Tamil Movie News . https://web.archive.org/web/20101101203950/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61209.html . dead . 1 November 2010 . IndiaGlitz . 10 November 2011.
  15. Web site: Charmed by the City . Deccan Herald . India . 17 October 2010 . 10 November 2011.
  16. Web site: I'm never offered plum projects: Hariprriya . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205407/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-09/news-interviews/28265756_1_Hariprriya-kannada-films-telugu-film . dead . 3 November 2012 . 9 September 2010 . . 10 November 2011.
  17. Web site: Karnataka's political drama now on 70mm! . Rediff.com . 10 November 2011.
  18. Web site: Ammu Zachariah, TNN . Hariprriya: Mollywood calling! . https://archive.today/20131118022150/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-10/news-interviews/30501860_1_Hariprriya-mollywood-malayalam . dead . 18 November 2013 . 10 December 2011 . . 17 November 2013.
  19. Web site: TNN . Hariprriya plays call girl in her Telugu film . https://web.archive.org/web/20131229215115/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-21/news-interviews/39393351_1_call-girl-telugu-film-abbayi-class-ammayi-mass . dead . 29 December 2013 . 21 May 2013 . . 17 November 2013.
  20. Web site: Hariprriya to play a call girl . https://web.archive.org/web/20130617165408/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115751_1_varun-sandesh-upcoming-movie-bhojpuri . dead . 17 June 2013 . 8 May 2013 . . 17 November 2013.
  21. Web site: A Grand Avatar of Sri Murali in 'Ugramm'. https://web.archive.org/web/20140313150824/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/A-Grand-Avatar-of-Sri-Murali-in-Ugramm/2014/02/22/article2070310.ece . dead . 13 March 2014 .
  22. Web site: It's raining offers for Hariprriya in Kannada.
  23. Web site: Sandalwood spots Hariprriya second time . https://web.archive.org/web/20150910051257/http://www.sify.com/movies/sandalwood-spots-Hariprriya-second-time-imagegallery-kannada-og1mbIhacidae.html . dead . 10 September 2015 . Sify.
  24. Web site: Is Hariprriya the happening actress of Sandalwood? . https://web.archive.org/web/20141016111713/http://www.sify.com/movies/is-Hariprriya-the-happening-actress-of-sandalwood-news-kannada-okppVciffebfh.html . dead . 2014-10-16 . Sify.
  25. Web site: Hariprriya thrilled, dance number with Puneeth . 8 May 2017.
  26. Web site: Hariprriya back in Telugu paired opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  27. Web site: Excited to be back in Tollywood: Hariprriya . Adivi . Sashidhar . 2017-10-16 . Deccan Chronicle . en . 2019-08-20.
  28. Web site: Hariprriya replaces Rachita Ram . The Times of India . en . 2019-08-20.
  29. Web site: Kanaka to be released in as many as 400 theatres . . 2019-08-20.
  30. News: I am the heroine and villain of Samhaara: Hariprriya . The Times of India . en . 2019-08-20 . Joy . Prathibha.
  31. News: Hariprriya, Chiranjeevi Sarja talk about 'Yenachariyu' song from their film 'Samhaara' . The Times of India . 2019-08-20.
  32. Web site: Hariprriya in Dinakar's Life Jothe Ondh selfie . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  33. Web site: Character sketches of Life Jothe Ondh Selfie . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  34. Web site: Hariprriya to play female lead in 'Bell Bottom' . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  35. Web site: Soojidhara is about finding identity . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  36. Web site: Sandalwood's take on Soojidara row . 2019-05-19 . Deccan Herald . en . 2019-08-20.
  37. Web site: Hariprriya's tomboyish look in D/o Parvathamma revealed . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  38. News: D/O Parvathamma explores a mother's dilemma about daughter's career and settling down . The Times of India . en . 2019-08-20 . Joy . Prathibha.
  39. News: Hariprriya's song Jhumma Jhumma from Kurushetra gets 1.3 million views . The Times of India . en . 2019-08-20.
  40. Web site: Meet the women in Kurukshetra . . 2019-08-20.
  41. News: Srujan Lokesh and Hariprriya romance in freezing Kashmir . The Times of India . en . 2019-08-20 . Joy . Prathibha.
  42. Web site: Ellidde Illi Tanaka Review: Chitraloka Rating 3.5/5* - chitraloka.com Kannada Movie News, Reviews Image . chitraloka.com . 2019-10-11.
  43. Web site: 'Ellide Elli Tanaka' review: Hariprriya, Srujan Lokesh starrer is a comic web of deceit . The New Indian Express . 2019-10-14.
  44. Web site: Sandalwood's action queen: Actor Hariprriya on doing films as solo lead . thenewsminute.com . 2019-08-20 . 12 August 2019.
  45. News: Hariprriya gets into investigative mode again . The Times of India . en . 2019-08-20 . Suresh . Sunayana.
  46. Web site: ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ 'ಬಿಚ್ಚುಗತ್ತಿ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ತೆಲುಗು, ತಮಿಳು ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ತೆರೆಗೆ . 2019-03-25 . Vijaya Karnataka . kn . 2019-08-20.
  47. Web site: Hariprriya to be part of a historical project? . The New Indian Express . 2019-08-20.
  48. News: Hariprriya teams up with Sathish Ninasam in Petromax . 2020-10-19 . The Times of India . en.
  49. Web site: 2022-08-01 . Director Vijay Prasad Apologises for His Latest Venture Petromax . 2022-11-18 . News18 . en.
  50. News: Sasikumar to pair up with Hariprriya in Sathyasiva's new film . 2021-08-31 . The Times of India . en.
  51. News: Hariprriya on return to Kollywood: Earlier, roles in Tamil-Telugu films got me good offers in Kannada; now it is the other way around . 2021-08-31 . The Times of India . en . Joy . Prathibha.
  52. Web site: Exclusive! Hariprriya about her return to Tamil films with Naan Mirugamaai Maara . 2022-11-18 . OTTPlay . en.
  53. Web site: ಅಂಥ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ನನ್ನ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾರೆ: ನಟಿ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ! . 2020-07-27 . Vijaya Karnataka . kn.
  54. News: 2020-10-14 . Hariprriya heads back to the set with film opposite Diganth and Prabhu Mundkur . The Times of India . 2023-07-23 . 0971-8257.
  55. Web site: Hariprriya to be paired opposite Diganth in Evaru remake . 2023-07-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
  56. Web site: Yadha Yadha Hi Movie Review: A riveting thriller with bold performances and intriguing twists . 2023-07-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
  57. News: Yadha Yadha Hi Movie Review : Yadha Yadha Hi: An edge of the set thriller which keep hooked to the content . The Times of India . 2023-07-23 . 0971-8257.
  58. Web site: Hariprriya signed upcoming rom-com starring Gurunandan for two reasons . The New Indian Express . 2019-09-13.
  59. News: Hariprriya's next is a 13th century tale . The Times of India . en . 2019-09-14 . Joy . Prathibha.
  60. Web site: Upendra-Hariprriya to star in K Madesh's untitled-directorial . The New Indian Express . 2020-03-11.
  61. News: Jayathirtha promises even more twists and turns in the Bell Bottom sequel . 2020-11-07 . The Times of India . en . Daithota . Madhu.
  62. News: Hariprriya to collaborate with Baraguru Ramachandrappa for of his book Kasturba vs Gandhi . 2021-04-08 . The Times of India . en . Joy . Prathibha.
  63. News: Hariprriya in Shashank's film with Upendra . 2021-03-19 . The Times of India . en . Joy . Prathibha.
  64. Web site: Director Mounesh Badiger has filed a complaint against actress Hariprriya . The Times of India . 17 May 2019 . 16 March 2020.
  65. News: Vasishta Simha and Hariprriya to have a simple temple wedding on January 26 . The Times of India . S . Sridevi.
  66. Web site: 2010 Suvarna Film Awards . gandhadagudi.com . 1 April 2010 . 14 March 2020 . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305155121/http://www.gandhadagudi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6520&sid=da140deec5f7b4d42599b851d0f56a29&start=405 . dead.
  67. Web site: Udaya film awards presented . indiaglitz.com . 28 November 2011 . 21 April 2015.
  68. Web site: Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South) . Filmfare . filmfare.com . 3 June 2015 . 27 June 2015.
  69. Web site: Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South) . The Times of India . 16 June 2018 . 10 March 2020.
  70. Web site: Complete list of winners of SIIMA 2017 . India Today . 1 July 2017 . 10 March 2020.
  71. Web site: 2020-03-11 . Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list . 2021-02-21 . The Indian Express . en.
  72. Web site: 'ಅಮೃತಮತಿ' ನಟಿ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾಗೆ 'ಉತ್ತಮ ನಟಿ' ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಗೌರವ! . 2021-05-22 . Vijaya Karnataka . kn.
  73. Web site: ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಅಭಿನಯದ 'ಅಮೃತಮತಿ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಆಸ್ಟ್ರಿಯಾ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆ! Baraguru Ramachandrappa directional Amruthamathi selected for Austria International Film Festival . 2021-05-22 . kannada.asianetnews.com.
  74. Web site: ಬರಗೂರು 'ಅಮೃತಮತಿ'ಗೆ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ! Baraguru ramachandrappa hari prriya amruthamathi film bags international film award vcs . 2021-05-22 . kannada.asianetnews.com.
  75. Web site: ಲಾಸ್ ಏಂಜಲೀಸ್ ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ 'ಅಮೃತಮತಿ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಆಯ್ಕೆ! Baraguru Ramachandrappa Kannada Amruthamathi film selected for Sun International film festival vcs . 2021-05-22 . kannada.asianetnews.com.
  76. Web site: 'ಅಮೃತಮತಿ': ನಟಿ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾಗೆ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ . 2021-07-16 . Vijaya Karnataka . kn.
  77. Web site: 2021-05-20 . ಲಾಸ್‌ ಏಂಜಲಿಸ್‌ 'ಸನ್' ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ 'ಅಮೃತಮತಿ' ಆಯ್ಕೆ . 2021-05-22 . Prajavani . kn.