Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in

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. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state

Nandi Award The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...

, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''

Swarabhishekam ''Swarabhishekam'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Viswanath also played the lead role, along with Srikanth, Sivaji, Urvashi, and Laya. Vidyasagar won the National Film Award for Best ...

'', which won the

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for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film '' Virodhi'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011

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. ''

Sri Rama Rajyam ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Bapu who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Akkine ...

'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including

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and

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films.

Early life

Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in

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of present-day

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, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of

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to Gangavati. He graduated with a

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degree from

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, Dharwad and moved to

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to pursue a career in films.

Personal life

Srikanth married

Ooha Uma Maheswari, known by her stage names Sivaranjani and Ooha, is a former Indian actress. She worked primarily in Telugu and Tamil films, in addition to Malayalam films in the 1990s. She received Nandi Award for Best Actress Best Actress is ...

on 20 January 1997, and has two sons, Roshan and Rohan and a daughter, Medha. The family lives in

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Career

In 1990, Srikanth joined Madhu Film and TV Institute of Acting in

and completed a one-year course in acting. His first film ''People's Encounter'' was released in 1991. Srikanth played minor roles as a villain and supporting artiste early in his career. He became a lead actor with the film '' One by Two''. He has starred in more than 100

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as a lead. His first hit film as a lead actor was ''

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'', which was released in 1995. Srikanth collaborated with film directors like

S.V. Krishna Reddy Satti Venkata Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director, screenwriter, composer, and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards and the Filmfare Best Telugu Director Award. His notable ...

Krishna Vamsi Pasupuleti Venkata Bangarraju, know professionally as Krishna Vamsi, is an Indian film director, producer and choreographer known for his work in Telugu cinema. Vamsi started his career as an assistant director to Ram Gopal Varma. He made his d ...

Jayanth C. Paranjee Jayanth C. Paranji (born 21 July 1957) is an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He introduced Bollywood actresses: Preity Zinta, Aishwarya Rai, Anjala Zaveri, Bipasha Basu, Lisa Ray, Nauheed Cyrusi to the Te ...

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EVV Satyanarayana Eedara Veera Venkata Satyanarayana (10 June 1956 21 January 2011) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed a total of 51 films in Telugu language, Telugu and Hindi and introduced many actors to Telugu cinema. He was ...

and

K. Viswanath Kasinadhuni Viswanath (born 19 February 1930) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is recipient of five National Film Awards, seven state Nandi Awards, ten Filmfare Awards South ...

to give hits like ''

Varasudu ''Varasudu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by D. Kishore under the Sri Jayabheri Art Productions banner, presented by Murali Mohan, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. It stars ...

'', ''

Vinodam ''Vinodam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. K. Atchi Reddy produced the film under ''Manisha Films'' banner. S. V. Krishna Reddy also composed the music for this film. The film stars Srikanth and Ra ...

'', ''

Egire Paavurama ''Egire Paavurama'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film, produced by P. Usharani under the Chandra Kiran Films banner, presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Srikanth, Lail ...

'', '' Aahvaanam'', '' Maa Nannaki Pelli'', ''

Khadgam ''Khadgam'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Krishna Vamsi and produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali under Karthikeya Movies. It features Srikanth, Ravi Teja, Prakash Raj, Sonali Bendre, Sangeetha Krish and Kim Shar ...

'', '' Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.'', ''

Pellam Oorelithe ''Pellam Oorelithe'' () is 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy starring Srikanth, Venu Thottempudi, Sangeeta, and Rakshita. The film is a remake of Tamil film ''Charlie Chaplin'' (2002). Plot Vivek (Srikanth ...

'', ''

Evandoi Srivaru Evandoi Srivaru is a 2006 Indian Telugu drama film directed by Satti Babu and produced by M. Dasaratha Raju starring Srikanth, Sneha and Nikita Thukral in the lead roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva with cinematography by Ram Prasad ...

'', ''

Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi ''Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi'' () is a 2000 Telugu-language comedy film directed by Raja Vannem Reddy. The film features an ensemble cast of Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam, Ramya Krishna, Roja, Preethi and Kovai Sarala, with m ...

'', ''

O Chinnadana ''O Chinadana'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by E Sathi Babu starring Srikanth, Raja, Gajala, Asha Saini and Sruthi Raj. The film was produced by Mullapudi Brahmanandam for Rajeswari Films. The film was a b ...

'', ''

Shankar Dada Zindabad ''Shankar Dada Zindabad'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Prabhu Deva. Starring Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak, the film is a remake of the 2006 Hindi film '' Lage Raho Munnabhai'' and a sequel to ''Shankar Dad ...

'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

Govindudu Andarivadele ''Govindudu Andarivadele'' (), also known by the acronym ''GAV'', is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. Produced by Bandla Ganesh for Parameswara Art Productions, the film stars Ram Charan a ...

''.

Filmography

Films

Television

Awards

Nandi Special Jury Award The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981. See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Special Jury Award Special Ju ...

- ''Mahatma'' *

Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the awards start ...

- '' Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.'' * SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) - ''

Sarrainodu ''Sarrainodu'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts. The film stars Allu Arjun, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa, Srikanth, and Aadhi Pinisetty. B ...

'' *

SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appre ...

- ''

Akhanda ''Akhanda'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Boyapati Srinu. It was produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy, under ''Dwaraka Creations''. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role alongside Pragya J ...

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Srikanth Living people Nandi Award winners Filmfare Awards South winners People from Koppal district 1968 births Male actors in Telugu cinema South Indian International Movie Awards winners Santosham Film Awards winners Indian male film actors Indian male actors Male actors from Karnataka Telugu male actors Karnatak University alumni