Sriman | |
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Born | Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy 14 February 1972 Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1972–1984; 1991–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]
Sriman was born into a Telugu family in 1972. [2] He started his film career as a child artiste in 1972 Telugu film Korada Rani and later worked in a few films [1] till 1984 he performed and returned to continue his academic studies after acting in films directed by his uncle KS Reddy and mostly produced by his father Prakash Reddy. After his college studies he returned to films. In the 90s, he played the hero's friend in several films. [3] He was spotted by director Geetha Krishna for Keechu Rallu (1991). Tamil director Kasthuri Raja spotted him while dancing in Kala Master's dance class and introduced in Mouna Mozhi , [4] then Vikraman spotted and gave him a 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". [5] He has frequently appeared in Kamal Haasan's comedy films during the 2000s, including Pammal K. Sambandam , Panchathantiram , Nala Damayanthi , Unnaipol Oruvan , and Manmadan Ambu . [5]
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. [6]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 | Pattaya Kelappu | Ananthakrishnan | |
Sila Nerangalil | |||
Arasangam | Terrorist | ||
Pandi | Rajapandi | ||
Nalla Ponnu Ketta Paiyyan | Anand | ||
Naayagan | Viswanath | ||
Aegan | John's bodyguard | ||
Sadhu Miranda | |||
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 | Thyagu |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Korada Rani | Child artiste | |
1975 | Bangara Manushulu | Child artiste | |
Pichodi Pelli | Child artiste | ||
1976 | Seetamma Santhanam | Child artiste | |
1979 | Toofan Mail | Child artiste | |
1983 | Chandi Chamundi | Child artiste | |
1984 | Railu Dopidi | Child artiste | |
1991 | Keechu Raallu | ||
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 | [7] | |
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 | [8] |
2024 | Chiclets | Anusha's father |
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