Srikanth (actor, born 1979) explained

Srikanth
Birth Place:Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Birth Name:T. Srikanth
Other Names:Sriram
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:1999–present
Children:2

Srikanth is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. He is credited as Sriram in Telugu films.[1] He debuted in K. Balachander's tele serial Jannal – Marabu Kavithaigal (1999).[2] [3] His film debut was in the romantic film Roja Kootam (2002) and went on to star in more such films including April Maadhathil (2002), Parthiban Kanavu (2003) and Okariki Okaru (2003). He subsequently went on to portray action roles in Drohi (2010). In 2012, he starred in Nanban, the Tamil remake of 3 Idiots, directed by S. Shankar.

Personal life

Srikanth was born to a Telugu-father (from Chittoor) and Tamil-mother (from Kumbakonam) in Chennai.[4] [5] His family hailed from Tirupati and he was raised in Hyderabad. His father worked in State Bank of India. Srikanth had an elder brother who died due to dengue after he returned from United States. Srikanth uses the name Sriram in Telugu films to avoid ambiguity with his contemporary Srikanth.[6]

He married Vandana on 7 September 2008, who had completed her MBA in Australia.[7] [8] The couple has two children.[9] [10]

Career

2002–2009: Debut and breakthrough

Looking to step into an acting career after beginning as a model, Srikanth was coached acting skills by then-assistant directors such as Vetrimaaran and Mysskin in the early 2000s.[11] Srikanth was selected to play the lead role in Kathir's Kadhal Virus (2002) and spent a year preparing for the film, before being replaced by fellow newcomer Richard. He was then considered to make his acting debut through Jeeva's 12B, but the role went to another newcomer Shaam.[11] Further potential projects directed by Bharathiraja and K. Balachander also did not work out, before he was cast by Sasi in Roja Kootam (2002), after the original lead actor had opted out.[12] After the film's success, he became popularly known as Roja Kootam Srikanth for a while.[13]

Srikanth then featured in another successful venture April Madhathil (2002) alongside Sneha followed by Manasellam (2003). He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his role in Parthiban Kanavu (2003), directed by Karu Pazhaniappan. Srikanth's straight Telugu film was Rasool Ellore's directorial debut Okariki Okaru under the stage name of Sriram to avoid confusion with established star Meka Srikanth. The film received positive reviews upon release with one critic noting that "He did a sensible portrayal of the role".[14] His first release of 2004 was Varnajalam, followed by Bose, in which he was paired with Sneha for the second time after April Maadhathil. Kana Kandaen (2005) directed by K. V. Anand, with the Malayalam actor Prithviraj in his first Tamil role. Srikanth and Prithviraj gave a good performance also.[15] [16] The film was followed by Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005) and Bambara Kannaley (2005). In 2006, he acted in the film Mercury Pookkal,[17] and Uyir. Behindwoods wrote: "Sri has come up with an excellent performance of a man lost in this juggernaut of emotions."[18] TSV Hari at Rediff.com responded negatively to Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai, noting a thin script and "meaningless songs".[19] This was the third film and last collaboration between the director S. S. Stanley and Srikanth after April Maadhathil and Mercury Pookkal. His next film was Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, a Telugu film directed by Tamil director Selvaraghavan. Srikanth play the second lead role after Telugu actor Venkatesh. This was followed by Vallamai Tharayo (2008), Poo (2008) and Indira Vizha (2009).

2010–2017: Setbacks and success

In 2010, Srikanth released Rasikkum Seemane, Police Police and Drohi. Srikanth co-starring with the new Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal in this film.[20] Mandhira Punnagai was last released in guest appearance. In 2011, he began in Malayalam film ,[21] a Telugu film, Dhada and Sadhurangam.[22] The film was completed in 2006 but the film remained unreleased for five years. The project was released on 7 October 2011. These three movies were box office failures. In 2012, he was first seen in S. Shankar's comedy-drama Nanban, which featured him as part of an all-star cast including Vijay, Jiiva, Ileana D'Cruz and Sathyaraj. The movie is released to positive reviews. It was dubbed and released in Telugu as Snehitudu.[23] He also started in Telugu film Nippu (2011), a Malayalam film Hero (2012) and comedy film Paagan (2012). Later, he acted in Buddy (2013) and Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) as guest appearance directed by R. Parthiepan. In 2015, he played in the supernatural drama film Om Shanthi Om. The following year, he acted in the horror film Sowkarpettai (2016) and comedy Nambiyaar (2016). In 2017, he appeared in the Telugu action thriller Lie.

2019–present

In 2019, his next movie was , a Tamil action crime thriller centered on dogs.[24] The film was a box office failure.[25] He also appeared in the Telugu film Raagala 24 Gantallo (2019), where he played the cop.[26]

Srikanth plays in serial killer in the action thriller Mirugaa (2021), followed by three Telugu movies Y (2021), Asalem Jarigindi (2021) and 10th Class Diaries (2022). Then he plays the role of a cop who investigates the case in the crime Maha. However, the film was a failure to critics.[27] Later, he was cast in multi-stars in Coffee with Kadhal (2022), Bagheera (2023), Kannai Nambathey (2023) and Ravanasura (2023). After that, he returns as the main hero in Echo (2023), Amala (2023) and Pindam (2023).

Awards

Filmography

List of Srikanth film credits
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2002 Roja Kootam Illango [32]
April Madhathil Kathir Tamil [33]
2003 Manasellam Bala Tamil [34]
Parthiban Kanavu Parthiban Tamil [35]
Also singer for "Aalanguyil Koovum Rayyil"
Okariki Okaru

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet the cop in Police Police . . 28 November 2021 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028162847/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-sriram/20100408.htm . live .
  2. News: Anupama . Subramanian . 28 August 2013 . 'I belong to Tamil films' . https://archive.today/20140316135024/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130828/entertainment-kollywood/article/%E2%80%98i-belong-tamil-films%E2%80%99 . 16 March 2014 . dead . Deccan Chronicle.
  3. Sriram . Interview with Sriram . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407003730/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/interview/6015.html . 7 April 2012 . dead . IndiaGlitz . 22 April 2004.
  4. News: 5 Telugu-origin heroes who made it big in Tamil cinema . 13 November 2018 . . 8 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190823041725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-telugu-origin-heroes-who-made-it-big-in-tamil-cinema/photostory/66608189.cms . 23 August 2019 . live.
  5. Alitho Saradaga Latest Promo – Sriram (Actor) – 14th February 2022 – ETV Telugu . ETV . 9 February 2022 . 67 seconds . YouTube . 17 February 2022 . 17 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220217033058/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wHokjP8NpE&t=67s . live .
  6. Web site: 16 February 2022 . te:Sriram: రజినీకాంత్ వెనకనుంచి వచ్చి కౌగిలించుకున్నారు : శ్రీరామ్‌ . Sriram: Rajinikanth came from behind and hugged him: Sriram . https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/alitho-saradaga-latest-episode-with-actor-sriram/0206/122032263 . . te . 16 February 2022 . 18 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220218174152/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/alitho-saradaga-latest-episode-with-actor-sriram/0206/122032263 . live .
  7. Web site: SrikanthVandana: Maestros gesture . 5 November 2007 . 17 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924185426/http://www.indiaglitz.com/srikanthvandana-maestros-gesture-tamil-news-34500 . 24 September 2015 . live.
  8. Web site: Actor Srikanth admits to marriage with Vandana . Staff . 7 July 2007 . www.oneindia.com . 19 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035358/https://www.oneindia.com/2007/07/07/actor-srikanth-admits-to-marriage-with-vandana-1183818947.html . 1 December 2017 . live.
  9. Web site: 24 February 2010 . Special birthday bash for Srikanth and son . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100924011248/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54736.html . 24 September 2010 . 25 December 2021 . IndiaGlitz.com.
  10. News: It's baby time in Kollywood . . 16 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181222232027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Its-baby-time-in-Kollywood/articleshow/4780367.cms?referral=PM . 22 December 2018 . live.
  11. Web site: 18 years in cinema, actor Srikanth says he is 'unaffected by trolling' . The New Indian Express . 4 March 2020 . 18 November 2020 . 5 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200305134500/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/mar/04/18-years-in-cinema-actor-srikanth-says-he-is-unaffected-by-trolling-2111737.html . live .
  12. News: Roja Koottam . https://web.archive.org/web/20120210101138/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/03/01/stories/2002030101000201.htm . 10 February 2012 . . 1 March 2002.
  13. Web site: Hot Tamil Heroes! Srikanth . . 20 June 2022 . 14 June 2005 . 22 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231022024037/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/14south5.htm . live .
  14. Web site: Telugu cinema review – Okariki Okaru – Sreeram, Arti Chabria – Rasool – Keeravani . idlebrain.com . 17 February 2022 . 9 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200209185611/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-okarikiokaru.html . live .
  15. Web site: Review: Kana Kandein (2005) . . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190113005327/http://www.sify.com/movies/kana-kandein-review--pclvJ6ahcafeb.html . 13 January 2019 . dead.
  16. Web site: Kana Kandein rocks! . . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180501012859/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/16kana.htm . 1 May 2018 . live.
  17. Web site: Mercury Pookal Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes . IndiaGlitz.com . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190112195122/https://www.indiaglitz.com/mercury-pookal-preview-tamil-movie-7942 . 12 January 2019 . live.
  18. Web site: Uyir review – Uyir: A difference hard to digest!! . behindwoods.com . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190112195117/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/uyir/uyir-review.html . 12 January 2019 . live.
  19. Web site: Kizhakku Kadakarkarai Salai: Pathetic . . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190113003849/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/14kks.htm . 13 January 2019 . live.
  20. Web site: Review: Drohi (2010) . . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190113003834/http://www.sify.com/movies/drohi-review-tamil-pclxGpgcbagbb.html . 13 January 2019 . dead.
  21. Web site: Review: Uppukandam Brothers offers nothing new . . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190112195128/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-uppukandam-brothers-back-in-action/20110620.htm . 12 January 2019 . live.
  22. Web site: Sathurangam Review – Sathurangam Movie Review . www.behindwoods.com . 12 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190108170253/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/oct-11-02/sathurangam-review.html . 8 January 2019 . live.
  23. News: Friend paves the way . Malathi Rangarajan . . 23 June 2012 . 16 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129045541/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/friend-paves-the-way/article3562721.ece . 29 November 2014 . live.
  24. News: Rocky – The Revenge movie review: A Canine's Revenge . Anupama . Subramanian . 14 April 2019 . . 13 January 2021 . 14 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114195524/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/140419/rocky-the-revenge-movie-review-a-canines-revenge.html . live .
  25. Web site: Rocky: The Revenge box office collection . 14 April 2019 . Behindwoods . 8 February 2021 . 21 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121224242/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/rocky-the-revenge/rocky-the-revenge-box-office-apr-14.html . live .
  26. News: 'Ragala 24 Gantallo' movie review: A confusing whodunit . Y. Sunita . Chowdhary . . 22 November 2019 . 13 January 2021 . 4 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210104191146/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/ragala-24-gantallo-review-eesha-rebba-and-satyadev-sparkle-in-this-confusing-whodunit/article30050983.ece . live .
  27. Web site: Maha Movie Review : Even STR and Hansika can't save this underwhelming thriller<. .
  28. Web site: International Tamil Film Awards (ITFA) – 2003 . 19 June 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090704024933/http://www.veenaimovies.com/CineAwardView.asp?Pfp=171540488&Ay=2003&Am=6 . 4 July 2009 . dead.
  29. Web site: Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika . https://web.archive.org/web/20060218164138/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml . dead . 18 February 2006 . cinesouth.com. 25 December 2021.
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  32. Web site: International Tamil Film Awards (ITFA) – 2003 . Veenai Movies. https://web.archive.org/web/20090704024933/http://www.veenaimovies.com/CineAwardView.asp?Pfp=171540488&Ay=2003&Am=6 . 4 July 2003. 4 July 2009.
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  34. Web site: Manasellam . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308150755/https://www.sify.com/movies/manasellam-review-tamil-pclu0iijcieig.html. dead. 8 March 2022 . Sify.
  35. Web site: Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika . cinesouth.com . 20 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100131072633/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml . 31 January 2010 . dead.

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