Srikanth (Telugu actor)
Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian film actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He appeared in more than 120 films from the starting point of his career. He has received one state Nandi Awards, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like Swarabhishekam, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004, and Virodhi, premiered in Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India.[2] Sri Rama Rajyam also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011.[3]
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Srikanth at a CCL event in 2015 | |
Born | Meka Srikanth[1] 23 March 1968 Gangavati, Mysore State, India |
Alma mater | Karnataka University, Dharwad |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse(s) | Ooha (m.1997-present) |
Children | 3 |
Website | http://www.srikanthmeka.com/ |
Srikanth collaborated with film directors like S.V. Krishna Reddy, Krishna Vamsi, Jayanth C. Paranjee, G. Neelakanta Reddy, EVV Satyanarayana and K. Viswanath to give hits like Varasudu, Vinodam, Egire Paavurama, Aahvaanam, Maa Nannaki Pelli, Khadgam, Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., Pellam Oorelithe, Yemandoi Srivaru, Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi, Oh Chinadana, Shankar Dada Zindabad, Operation Duryodhana, Mahatma, and Govindudu Andarivadele.[4][5]
Early life
Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 at Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India.[6] His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (1946–2020) is a rich landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh to Gangavati.[7]
Srikanth completed his graduation in Bachelor of Commerce from Karnatak University, Dharwad and moved to Chennai to pursue a career in films.[6]
Career
In 1990, Srikanth joined at Madhu film Institute and completed a one-year course in acting.[6] His first film Peoples Encounter was released in 1991. Then Srikanth played minor roles as a villain and supporting artist in his earlier career. He became a lead actor with the film One by Two.[8] He has starred in more than 100 Telugu films as a lead. His first hit film as a lead actor was Taj Mahal, which was released on 25 May 1995.
Personal life
Srikanth married Ooha on 20 January 1997, and has two sons, Roshan and Rohan and a daughter, Medha. He currently lives in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.[9][10]
Awards
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | People's Encounter | Naxalite | Debut |
1991 | Madhura Nagarilo | Sattiraju | |
1992 | Seetharatnam Gaari Abbayi | Veerababu | |
1992 | Pellam Chebite Vinali | Chinna | |
1992 | President Gari Pellam | Narendra | |
1993 | Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku | Kannada film | |
1993 | Jeevitame Oka Cinema | ||
1993 | Aashayam | A Student | |
1993 | Ratha Saradhi | Ramineedu | |
1993 | Varasudu | Vamsi | |
1993 | Kondapalli Raja | Srikanth | |
1993 | Rowdy Annayya | Gopi | |
1993 | Donga Alludu | Giri | |
1993 | Abbaigaru | Murari | |
1993 | Rajeswari Kalyanam | ||
1993 | Rowdy Gaari Teacher | Dorababu | |
1993 | Chinna Alludu | Srikanth | |
1993 | One By Two | Balaji | |
1994 | Donga Rascal | Srikanth | |
1994 | Nyaya Rakshana | ||
1994 | Jantar Mantar | Srikanth | |
1994 | Aame | Anjineelu | |
1995 | Love Game | Raghu | |
1995 | Ghatotkachudu | Arjuna | |
1995 | Patabasti | Ajay | |
1995 | Taj Mahal | Amar | |
1995 | Ooriki Monagaadu | Rambabu | |
1995 | Simha Garjana | Teja | |
1996 | Pelli Sandadi | Vijay Krishna | |
1996 | Kuthuru | Srikanth | |
1996 | Vetagadu | Inspector Kiran | |
1996 | Once More | Sitaram | |
1996 | Prema Prayanam | Sanjay | |
1996 | Vinodam | Raja | |
1997 | Thaali | Dorababu | |
1997 | Egire Paavurama | Balu | |
1997 | Aahvaanam | Ravi | |
1997 | Taraka Ramudu | Ramudu | |
1997 | Hello I Love You | Revanth | |
1997 | Maa Nannaku Pelli | Balaraju | |
1998 | Ooyala | Raja | |
1998 | Nidhi | Ramu | |
1998 | Pandaga | Anand | |
1998 | Gilli Kajjalu | Suresh | |
1998 | Kanyadanam | Niwas | |
1998 | Suprabhatam | Gopala Krishna | |
1998 | Chandralekha | Himself | Guest appearance |
1998 | Gamyam | Kamal | |
1998 | Subalekhalu | Sri | |
1998 | Aayanagaru | Madhu | |
1999 | Manikyam | Manikyam | |
1999 | English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Sambasiva Rao "Samba" | |
1999 | Manasulo Maata | Vasanth | |
1999 | Anaganaga O Ammayi | Vishnu | |
1999 | Pilla Nachchindi | Dattu | |
1999 | Panchadara Chilaka | Murali | |
1999 | Preyasi Rave | Vamsi | |
2000 | Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi | Ravi | |
2000 | Chala Bagundi | Vamsi | |
2000 | Choosoddaam Randi | Bhimavaram Buchi Babu | |
2000 | Ninne Premistha | Kalyan | |
2000 | Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Pattabhi | |
2000 | Devullu | Lord Srirama | |
2000 | Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | Venkatesa | |
2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | Vamsi | |
2001 | Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi | Jagadesh | |
2001 | Deevinchandi | Siva | |
2001 | Kalisi Naduddam | Krishna | |
2001 | Manasista Raa | Shankar | |
2001 | Prema Sandadi | Krishna | |
2001 | Darling Darling | Chinni | |
2002 | O Chinnadana | Rajesh / Narasimha | |
2002 | Adutu Padutu | Gopi | |
2002 | Tappuchesi Pappukoodu | Kappaganthula Ramesh | |
2002 | Khadgam | A.C.P. Radha Krishna | |
2003 | Pellam Oorellthe | Vivek | |
2003 | Ottesi Cheptunna | Surya | |
2003 | Donga Ramudu and Party | Ramakrishna | |
2003 | Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli | Viswa | |
2003 | Nenu Pelliki Ready | Gopi | |
2003 | Neeke Manasichchanu | Vivek | |
2004 | Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Sukumar | |
2004 | Leta Manasulu | Raju | |
2004 | Swarabhishekam | Srirangam Ranga Chary | |
2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | Any Time Murder "ATM" | |
2005 | Sankranthi | Vishnu | |
2005 | Radha Gopalam | Gopalam | |
2005 | Kanchanamala Cable TV | Sudarshanam | |
2006 | Sarada Saradaga | Raghava | |
2006 | Evandoi Srivaru | Surya | |
2006 | Mayajalam | Vamsi | |
2006 | Sri Krishna 2006 | Takhada Ramakrishna | |
2007 | Aadilakshmi | Aadi Shankar | |
2007 | Ugadi | Arjun | Kannada film |
2007 | Operation Duryadhona | Mahesh / Bhagavanthudu | |
2007 | Shankardada Zindabad | Any Time Murder "ATM" | |
2007 | Yamagola Malli Modalayindi | Yuva Yama Dharma Raju | |
2008 | Michael Madana Kamaraju | Madan | |
2008 | Nagaram | Right | |
2008 | Kausalya Supraja Rama | Sriram | |
2009 | Mahatma | Dasu | 100th film |
2009 | A Aa E Ee | Chandram | |
2010 | Ranga The Donga | Ranga / Bhavani Prasad | First dual role |
2011 | Dushasana | Mahesh / Common Man | |
2011 | Virodhi | Jayadev | Own production |
2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Lakshmana | |
2012 | All the Best | Ravi | |
2012 | Shirdi Sai | Dasaganu | |
2012 | Lucky | Lakshmi Narayana | |
2012 | Devaraya | Sri Krishnadevaraya and Dorababu | Dual role |
2013 | Satruvu | Shankar | |
2013 | Sevakudu | Surya | |
2013 | Shadow | A.C.P. Pratap | |
2014 | Kshatriya | Surya | |
2014 | Malligadu Marriage Bureau | Malli | |
2014 | Veta | Jagan | |
2014 | Govindudu Andarivadele | Bangari | |
2014 | Veediki Dookudekkuva | Dwarapudi Satyanarayana | |
2015 | Dhee Ante Dhee | Radha Krishna | |
2016 | Terror | Vijay | |
2016 | Sarrainodu | Sripati | Best Supporting Actor
Award at 15th Santosham Film Awards |
2016 | Mental Police | Durga Prasad | |
2017 | Yuddham Sharanam | Nayak | |
2017 | Villain | Felix D. Vincent | Malayalam film |
2018 | The Villain | Raja | Kannada film |
2018 | Raa Raa | Raj Kiran | |
2018 | Operation 2019 | Uma Shankar | |
2019 | Marshal | Sivaji | |
2019 | Kothala Rayudu | Filming | |
2021 | Ide Maa Katha | ||
2021 | BB3 | TBA | Filming |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2020 | Chadarangam | Pemmasani Gangadhar Rao | ZEE5 | |
2020 | Shoout-Out at Alair | ZEE5 |
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