Sreekanth
| Sreekanth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sreekanth |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1965–present |
Sreekanth is a veteran Indian actor who has performed in around 200 Tamil films since the 1960s. He has played supporting roles alongside Sivaji Ganesan, Muthuraman, Jaishankar. In the later part of his career he appeared as a villain opposite actors including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. In the 1974 Tamil film Dikkatra Parvathi, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 1975, Sreekanth starred in the lead role.[1]
Early life
A close associate of actor Venniradai Moorthy,[2] Sreekanth was employed in the American Consulate before his career in the film industry.[3]
In 1965, Sreekanth made his acting debut in Vennira Aadai, directed by C. V. Sridhar. The movie also debuted the careers of Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Jayalalithaa. Later in 1965, Sreekanth acted in Naanal directed by K. Balachandar.
In 1972, Sreekanth played a villain in Aval, directed by A. C. Thirulogachander in which Sasi Kumar played as the protagonist and this altered his career by choosing to play negative roles in the future.
In Thanga Pathakkam, Sreekanth was cast as Jagan, the rebellious son of S.P. Choudhry, played by legendary Sivaji Ganesan. The movie was adapted from a stage-play in which Sivaji Ganesan had previously starred as S.P. Choudhry. In the original stage-play, Jagan kills his father. In Thanga Pathakkam S. P. Choudhry instead kills his son Jagan. His role in Thanga Pathakkam was a turning point for Sreekanth in the film industry, boosting his popularity after acclaimed acting alongside Sivaji Ganesan.
Sreekanth has performed alongside other acclaimed actors including Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar and R. Muthuraman during his career. He also worked with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth but he never got a chance to act with M. G. Ramachandran. Sreekanth has worked under the directions of K. Balachander, C. V. Sridhar and A. Bhimsingh.
Personal life
Sreekanth is married. He and his partner have one daughter.
Selected filmography
| Year | Movie Name | character Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Vennira Aadai | Dr. Chandru (debut movie) |
| Naanal | Murali | |
| 1967 | Selva Magal | Mohan (Major Sundararajan step son) |
| Aalayam | ||
| 1968 | Ethirneechal | Kittu |
| 1969 | Bama Vijayam | Suresh (Bama secretary) |
| Poova Thalaiya | Guest Appearance | |
| 1970 | Navagraham | Eshwaran |
| Vietnam Veedu | Sivaji Ganesan Son | |
| 1971 | Nootrukku Nooru | Inspector Raja(Police investigator) |
| Thanga Gopuram | Raja | |
| Annai Velankanni | Dr.Antony | |
| Praptham | ||
| Veettukku Oru Pillai | ||
| 1972 | Kadhalikka Vanga | Rajesh (Delhi CID Officer) |
| Kasethan Kadavulada | Mali (R. Muthuraman Cousin) | |
| Gnana Oli | Baskar (Saratha's lover & Guest) | |
| Deivam | Unknown | |
| Vasantha Maligai | Vanisri Elder Brother | |
| Aval | Villain | |
| 1973 | Kattila Thottila | Advocate.Raja (Gemini Ganesan Junior) |
| Ponvandu | Picchandi (Guest Appearance) | |
| Gomatha Engal Kulamatha | Arun | |
| Rajapart Rangadurai | Baskar (Sivaji Ganesan brother) | |
| Jesus | Goat Rider | |
| Kasi Yathirai | Ramu | |
| Kuzhandaigal | ||
| Engal Thai | ||
| School Master | ||
| 1974 | Vani Rani | Kumar (Vanisri Uncle) |
| Rajanagam | Rajan | |
| Athaiya Mamiya | ||
| Dikkatra Parvathi | Karuppan (Movie won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | |
| Devi Sri Karumariyamman | ||
| Anbai Thedi | Suresh (supervisor) | |
| Paruva Kaalam | Kamal Hasan Elder Brother | |
| Vellikizhamai Viratham | Manager Ashok | |
| Anbu Thangai | Sriram (R. Muthuraman Friend) | |
| Kai Niraya Kaasu | Baskar (Nagesh friend) | |
| Vairam | Victor (Robbery Group) | |
| Thanga Pathakkam | Jagan (Main villain) | |
| Thagam | unknown | |
| 1975 | Vaazhnthu Kattukiren | Baskar (Sujatha Brother) |
| Aayirathil Oruthi | Sathish (Kamal Hasan Elder Brother) | |
| Anaya Vilakku | Unknown | |
| Eduppar Kai Pillai | Madhan | |
| Karotti Kannan | ||
| Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro | ||
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Kannan |
| Maharasi Vazhga | Villain | |
| Avan Oru Sarithiram | Muthu (Sivaji Ganesan Brother) | |
| Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal | Unknown | |
| Kanavan Manaivi | ||
| Payanam | ||
| Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Prabu (this movie based on by Jayakanthan novel the same name) | |
| 1977 | Palabishegam | Muthiyah (Jaishankar Half-brother) |
| Ilaya Thalaimurai | Unknown | |
| Odi Vilayadu Thatha | Unknown | |
| Pennai Solli Kutramillai | Unknown | |
| Uyarnthavargal | ||
| 1978 | Vatathukkul Chadhuram | Karthik (Sumithra Elder Brother) |
| Agni Pravesam | ||
| Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam | Unknown | |
| Per Solla Oru Pillai | Unknown | |
| Bairavi | Rajalingam (Main Villain) | |
| Chittu Kuruvi | Unknown | |
| Sadhurangam | Ram Kumar | |
| Oru Nadigal Nadagam Parkiral | Ranga (this movie based on Jayakanthan novel & movie name also same) | |
| Sattam En Kaiyil | Advocate | |
| Karunai Ullam | ||
| Tripura Sundari | ||
| Neeya | Stephan (Kamal Hasan Friend) | |
| 1979 | Lakshmi | Minor (Rowdy) |
| Kandhar Alangaram | Subramaniyam | |
| Inikkum Ilamai | Unknown | |
| Mariya My Darling | Unknown | |
| 1980 | Engal Vathiyaar | |
| Muzhu Nilavu | ||
| Nathiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal | Doctor | |
| Thirumangalyam | Chandru & JamesJayalalitha | |
| Orey Muththam | ||
| 1981 | Enga Ooru Kannagi | unknown |
| Rusi | unknown | |
| 1983 | Oppantham | Kanthan |
| 1984 | David Uncle | |
| Thambikku Entha Ooru | ||
| Manithan | ||
| 1985 | Navagraha Nayagi | The King |
| 1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | |
| 1988 | Solla Thudikuthu Manasu | Unknown |
| 1989 | Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu | |
| 2000 | Barathi | Brahmin(this movie won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil |
| 2003 | Kaadhal Kondein | Sonia Agarwal Father |
References
- ↑ "21st National awards for films" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ "Life & Style / Metroplus : All the world's a stage". The Hindu. 2010-02-02. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
- ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (2010-11-18). "Arts : Vignettes from a veteran". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-06-04.