A. Srinivasa Murthy (died 27 January 2023) was an Indian dubbing artist who primarily worked in Telugu cinema.[1] Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he provided voices for over 3,000 films, dubbing for prominent Indian and international actors in Telugu versions of their films.[2]
Murthy lent his voice to actors such as Vikram, Ajith, Hrithik Roshan, Rajasekhar, and Upendra in multiple films and was particularly known for dubbing Suriya’s character in the Singam film series.[3] He was recognized for his versatility in adapting to a wide range of characters and tones. In 1998, he received the Nandi award for his dubbing work in the film Sivayya.[4]
Career
A. Srinivasa Murthy was the son of A. V. N. Murthy, a playback singer and dubbing artist.[5] Srinivasa Murthy began his career as a model at the age of three and continued until he was 15. Encouraged by his father, he transitioned to voice-overs for radio and television commercials.[6]
In the early 1990s, Murthy entered the film dubbing industry with the guidance of writer Sri Ramakrishna, initially dubbing for supporting roles. His first notable work was in Mani Ratnam’s Donga Donga (1993), where he dubbed for actor Prashanth. He subsequently dubbed for Sunil Shetty in Anth (1994) and Rajasekhar in Omkaram (1997).[6]
Murthy was known for his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles, dubbing for heroes, villains, and supporting characters with equal ease.[7] He was recognized for his versatility in handling varying vocal pitches and tones, which established him as a prominent dubbing artist in the Telugu film industry.[6]
In addition to his dubbing work, Murthy appeared in a few Telugu films in character roles.[8] Over his career, he dubbed for more than 3,000 films. He received several accolades, including the Nandi Award in 1998 for his work dubbing Rajasekhar’s role in Sivayya.[4] His final contribution as a dubbing artist was for R. Madhavan’s Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022).[9]
Death
Srinivasa Murthy passed away on 27 January 2023 at his residence in Chennai following a cardiac arrest.[7] He had previously undergone bypass surgery.[3] He is survived by his son, who resides in France, and a daughter.[3]
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