Sridhar (choreographer)

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Sridhar
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Nationality Indian
Other namesDance Master [1] [2]
Occupation(s) choreographer, reality television judge, actor, Director
Years active2001–present

Sridhar is an Indian choreographer who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with Poi (2006) and by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed.

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Career

Sridhar made his full acting debut in K. Balachander's Poi (2006), appearing in a supporting role. [3] He worked as the choreographer for the "Naaka Mukka" song in Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step". [4] Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in Prabhu Deva's Engeyum Kadhal (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs. [1] He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series Nadhaswaram .

In 2015, he made his first appearance as a leading actor by appearing the action drama, Pokkiri Mannan directed by Raghav Madhesh. The film released with little publicity and received negative reviews from critics. [2] [5]

In 2016, he becomes a Director for the movie Savadi. [6]

Filmography

Choreographer

Films
YearFilmNotes
2002 Ezhumalai
2002 Raja
2002 University
2003 Alaudin
2003 Soori
2004 Varnajalam
2004 4 Students
2004 Arasatchi
2004 Kaadhal
2005 Manthiran
2006 Kodambakkam
2006 Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
2006 Poi
2007 Pokkiri
2007 Marudhamalai
2007 Vegam
2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008 Kadhalil Vizhunthen
2008 Pachai Nirame
2008 Dindigul Sarathy
2009 Villu
2010 Ambasamudram Ambani
2011 Engeyum Kadhal
2011 Puli Vesham
2011 Vedi
2011 Vithagan
2012 Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
2012 Thuppakki
2013 Chandhamama
2013 Thalaivaa
2013 Ragalaipuram
2014 Jilla
2015 Pokkiri Mannan
2015 Puli
2015 10 Endrathukulla
2015 Pravegaya Sinhala film
2016 Theri
2016 24
2017 Bogan
2018 Goli Soda 2
2018 Bhaskar Oru Rascal
2018 Junga
2018 Charlie Chaplin 2
2018 Sarkar
2018Yung Mung Sung
TBAVanangamudi
2022 My Dear Bootham

Television

YearFilmLanguage
2000 Manikoondu Tamil
2010 Nadhaswaram Tamil
2022 Vellum Thiramai Tamil
2022 Pottikku Potti – R U Ready Tamil

Director

YearFilmNotes
2018Saavadi

Actor

Films
YearFilmRoleNotes
2000 Doubles Prabhu's friend
2002 University Sridhar
2006 Poi Roshan
2015 Pokkiri Mannan Marudhu
2022 Aadhaar Auto driver
2023 Bell Bell
Television
YearFilmRoleLanguage
2005Raja Rajeswarispecial appearance in the title song "Sakalakala Valliye"Tamil
2010 Nadhaswaram special appearance in the title song "Nadhaswaram"Tamil

Dancer

YearFilmNotes
1995 Coolie dancer in song "Ye Rammu"
1997 Arunachalam
1999 Ustaad dancer in chik chik chilamboli thaalam
1997 Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
1997 Ratchagan
2000 Thai Poranthachu
2000 Kushi
2000 Pennin Manathai Thottu
2000 Parthen Rasithen dancer in song "Pudikkala"
2000 Rhythm dancer in song "Thaniye"
2001 Minnale dancer in song "Azhagiya Theeye"
2001 Praja dancer in song "Chandanamani"
2001 Vedham
2001 Samudhiram
2001 12B dancer in song "Sariya Thavara"
2001 Shahjahan
2001 Majunu dancer in song "Mercury Mele"
2002 Red dancer in song "Kannai Kasakkum"
2002 Thamizhan
2002 Youth dancer in song "Old Model Laila"
2003 Kadhal Sadugudu dancer in the song "Sugandhi Sellai"
2003 Soori dancer in the song "Pirivellam"
2004 Varnajalam special appearance in the song "Matha Matha"
2004 Udhaya dancer in song "Pookkum Malarai"
2004 Madurey special appearance in the song "Machan Peru"
2004 Kaadhal special appearance in the song "Pura Koondu"
2005DecemberMalayalam film; dancer in song "Dum Duma"
2006 Kodambakkam special appearance in the song "Oh Pappa"
2007 Vegam
2007 Puli Varudhu special appearance in the song "Theru Varudhu"
2008 Kadhalil Vizhunthen dancer in the song "Nakka Mukka"
2010 Ambasamudram Ambani dancer in the song "Poo Pookkum Tharunam"
2011 Puli Vesham special appearance in the song "Top Class"
2013 Thalaivaa special appearance in the song "Tamil Pasanga"
2013 Chandhamama special appearance in the song "Narayana Narayana"
2013 Ragalaipuram special appearance in the song "Obamavum"
2014 Jilla special appearance in the song "Yeppa Maama Treatu"
2014 Uyirukku Uyiraga dance in the song "Jhoom Le"
2015 10 Endrathukulla dancer in the song "Vroom Vroom"
2016 Natpadhigaram 79 dancer in the song "Chellamma"
2017 Gowdru Hotel Kannada film; dancer in the song "Kshanvu"
2017 Sakka Podu Podu Raja special appearance in the song "Kalakku Machaan"
2018 Goli Soda 2 special appearance in the song "Pondattee"
2018 Junga dancer in the song "Amma Mela Sathiyam"

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