Sripriya is an Indian actress, film director and politician from

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. She has acted in over 300 films in Tamil,

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and

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languages. She has also directed films in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages, including the 2014 film '' Drushyam''. She is a Core Committee Member of

Makkal Needhi Maiam The Makkal Needhi Maiam (; MNM) is an Indian regional political party in the state of Tamil Nadu and union territory of Puducherry. The party was founded by Kamal Haasan at Madurai on 21 February 2018. He also unveiled the party flag. The f ...

, a political party founded by

Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali f ...

Career

Acting

She first faced the camera for ''Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi'', directed by P. Madhavan in 1974. Following that, she acted with

Rajinikanth Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 160 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannad ...

Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Gan ...

, and

Jaishankar Jaishankar (12 July 1938 – 3 June 2000) was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a very popular lead actor in the 1960s and 70s. He was credited onscreen with title of ''Makkal Kalaingnar'' (people's artiste) or '' ...

among others. Sripriya had a string of successful movies in the late 70s and early 80s. She played the lead character in C Rudraiya's 1977 film

Aval Appadithan ''Aval Appadithan'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by C. Rudraiah in his directorial debut, and co-written by him with K. Rajeshwar, Somasundareshwar. The film was produced by ...

and her portrayal of Manju in the film won her a Tamil Nadu State Award that year. Her other hits include '' Aattukara Alamelu'', '' Billa'' and '' Annai Oru Alayam''. She was awarded the Kalaimamani award in the early 1980s. She was in the jury of the National Awards committee and was a member of the State Awards committee. She was Rajinikanth's leading lady in several of his films. She went on to act with Rajinikanth in 28 films. She has also paired in a number of films with Kamal Haasan as well, second only to Sridevi, who has been paired with Kamal Haasan for over 30 films. She also acted in a number of films which starred both Kamal and Rajini. This list of films includes ''Illamai Oonjaladukirathu'', ''Aadu Puli Aatam'', ''Alladinum Arputha Vilakkakum'', ''Aval Appadithen'' and ''Natchathiram''. Overall, after starting in 1973, she has starred in more than 300 films in all the four South Indian languages, including over 200 in Tamil.

Direction

Following her acting career, Sripriya took to directing movies. Her directorial debut was 1984 Tamil film ''Shanti Muhurtam''. She directed the film '' Malini 22 Palayamkottai'', taking on the issue of sexual assaults on women. In an interview to the Indian Express, she has stated that "making this film is my way of registering yanger". She has also directed television serials. By 2007, she had directed five serials, of which she considers ''Viduthalai'' the best serial. She has directed five films, two in Tamil, two in Kannada and one in Telugu with Venkatesh, Meena and Nadiya Moidu, titled ''Drushyam''. Sripriya is also a visual artist and the proceeds from her paintings are given to social causes, mainly for children. Additionally, she is a writer and has penned the dialogues for several TV serials and films.

Early life

Sripriya was born in Chennai. She attended Church Park Convent School in Chennai. She is a trained classical dancer and hails from a professional music family including her uncles Natiyakalachakravarthy Padmashri, K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai and Rajamanickam Pillai.

Personal life

Sripriya married actor Rajkumar Sethupathy, younger brother of actress Latha, in 1988. The couple has two children, a daughter and a son.

Awards and honours

Filmography

Sripriya has appeared in over 200 films in Tamil. She has also acted in many films in

and

languages.

As actor

Tamil

# ''Murugan Kaatiya Vazhi'' (1974) # '' Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' (1974) # ''Unnaithan Thambi'' (1974) # '' Panathukkaga'' (1974) # ''

Pattikkaattu Raja ''Pattikkaattu Raja'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, starring Sivakumar, Jayasudha in the title role. Kamal Haasan, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Sripriya and Thengai Srinivasan plays a supporting role. Pandari Bai plays a guest appearance. Th ...

'' (1975) # ''Karotti Kannan'' (1975) # ''

Thangathile Vairam ''Thangathile Vairam'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Sornam, starring Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra and Sripriya. The film's story was written by Kalaignanam. Plot Cast * Sivakumar as Ravi * Kamal Haasan as ...

'' (1975) # ''Thottadhellam Ponnaagum'' (1975) # ''

Paattum Bharathamum ''Paattum Bharathamum'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by P. Madhavan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Sripriya and Vijayakumar. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on ...

'' (1975) # '' Aan Pillai Singam'' (1975) # '' Mogam Muppadhu Varusham'' (1976) # ''

Dasavatharam The Dashavatara ( sa, दशावतार, ) are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. The word ''Dashavatara'' derives from , meaning "ten", an ...

'' (1976) # ''Nee Oru Maharani'' (1976) # ''

Mayor Meenakshi ''Mayor Meenakshi'' is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Madurai Thirumaran. The film story was written by Suki Subramaniyam. Music was by M. S. Viswanathan. It stars K. R. Vijaya playing titular role, with Jaishankar, V. K. ...

'' (1976) # ''Santhathi'' (1976) # ''Paalootti Valartha Kili'' (1976) # ''Vayilla Poochi'' (1976) # '' Aattukara Alamelu'' (1977) # ''Thunayiruppal Meenakshi'' (1977) # '' Navarathinam'' (1977) # '' Aadu Puli Attam'' (1977) # ''

Palabishegham ''Palabishegham'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Jaishankar, Srikanth, Sripriya and Rajasulochana. It was released on 14 May 1977. Plot Kumaran is a hard working farmer li ...

'' (1977) # ''Chakravarthy'' (1977) # ''Madhurageetham'' (1977) # ''Nallathukku Kalamillai'' (1977) # ''Odi Vilayadu Thatha'' (1977) # ''Olimayamana Ethirkaalam'' (1977) # ''Punniyam Seithaval'' (1977) # ''Sonthamadi Nee Enakku'' (1977) # '' Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu'' (1978) # '' Mangudi Minor'' (1978) # ''Meenakshi Kungumam'' (1978) # ''Mela Thaalangal'' (1978) # ''Per Solla Oru Pillai'' (1978) # ''Sri Kanchi Kamakshi'' (1978) # '' Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi'' (1978) # ''Unakkum Vaazhvu Varum'' (1978) # ''Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam'' (1978) # ''

Sattam En Kaiyil ''Sattam En Kaiyil'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by T. N. Balu starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. It was remade in Hindi as ''Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya'' (1982), with Haasan returning. Plot The film revolves around ...

'' (1978) # '' Bairavi'' (1978) # '' Thai Meethu Sathiyam'' (1978) # ''

'' (1978) # ''En Kelvikku Enna Bathil'' (1978) # '' Annai Oru Alayam'' (1979) # ''Chellakili'' (1979) # ''Ennadi Meenakshi'' (1979) # ''

Mangala Vaathiyam ''Mangala Vaathiyam'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by Gopikrishnan son of M. S. Viswanathan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sripriya, Y. G. Mahendran and Nagesh. It was released on 21 September 1979. ...

'' (1979) # ''Suprabadham'' (1979) # ''

Velum Mayilum Thunai ''Velum Mayilum Thunai'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed and written by Ra. Sankaran with dialogue by Rajasekaran. The film was produced by Ra. Ma. Narayanan and Vijayalakshmi Subramaniyam. The music was composed by ...

'' (1979) # '' Vetrikku Oruvan'' (1979) # ''Yarukku Yar Kaaval'' (1979) # ''Neelakadalin Orathile'' (1979) # '' Neeya?'' (1979) # '' Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum'' (1979) # ''

Thirisoolam ''Thirisoolam'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Vijayan. It has Sivaji Ganesan playing triple roles. It was promoted as Ganesan's 200th film in a leading role. It is a remake of the Kannada film '' Shankar Guru'' (197 ...

'' (1979) # '' Billa'' (1980) # '' Pollathavan'' (1980) # '' Natchathiram'' (1980) # '' Avan Aval Adhu'' (1980) # ''Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal'' (1980) # ''Oru Marathu Paravaigal'' (1980) # ''

Maria My Darling ''Maria My Darling'' is a 1980 Indian action thriller film directed by Durai and starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. The film, a bilingual, was shot in Tamil and Kannada languages. Plot Maria, a bold woman, searches for and seeks revenge a ...

'' (1980) # '' Ratha Paasam'' (1980) # ''Soundaryame Varuga Varuga'' (1980) # '' Yamanukku Yaman'' (1980) # '' Amara Kaaviyam'' (1981) # ''

Ram Lakshman ''Ram Lakshman'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. It was released on 28 February 1981, and remade in Telugu as ''Rama Lakshmanulu'' in the same year. Plot Ram and ...

'' (1981) # '' Sathya Sundharam'' (1981) # ''Srinivasa Kalyanam/Deiva Thirumanangal'' (1981) # '' Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo'' (1981) # '' Kanneer Pookkal'' (1981) # ''Kulakozhundhu'' (1981) # '' Lorry Driver Rajakannu'' (1981) # ''

Maadi Veettu Ezhai ''Maadi Veettu Ezhai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language film directed by Amirtham and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha and Sripriya. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Yedanthasthula Meda''. The film was rel ...

'' (1981) # ''

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'' (1981) # '' Simla Special'' (1982) # ''Kathoduthan Naan Pesuven'' (1982) # ''

Oorukku Oru Pillai ''Oorukku Oru Pillai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by K. S. Kutralingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, M. N. Nambiar and V. K. Ramasamy. It was released on 5 February 1982. ...

'' (1982) # ''Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu'' (1982) # '' Sangili'' (1982) # '' Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai'' (1982) # '' Vasandhathil Or Naal'' (1982) # ''

Thyagi ''Thyagi'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by G. Hanumantharao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Major Sundarrajan and V. S. Raghavan. It is a remake of the 1981 Kannada film '' ...

'' (1982) # ''

Savaal ''Savaal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Kamal Haasan, Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, Sripriya and Lakshmi. The film was released on 3 July 1981 and did well at the box office. It is a rem ...

'' (1982) # '' Vazhvey Maayam'' (1982) # '' Parvaiyin Marupakkam'' (1982) # '' Pagadai Panirendu'' (1982) # '' Thanikattu Raja'' (1982) # ''Oppantham'' (1983) # ''

Chiranjeevi Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and former politician, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu, as well as some film ...

'' (1984) # ''Kadamai'' (1984) # ''

Ninaivugal ''Ninaivugal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film co-edited and directed by M. Velaisamy and written by A. L. Narayanan. The film stars Sripriya, Karthik, Radha and Sarath Babu. It was released on 9 June 1984. Plot The story is about ...

'' (1984) # ''Shanthi Muhurtham'' (1984) # '' Kudumbam'' (1984) # '' Enakkul Oruvan'' (1984) # ''Irandu Manam'' (1985) # '' Natpu'' (1986) # '' Kodai Mazhai'' (1986) # '' Sigappu Malargal'' (1986) # '' Arul Tharum Iyyappan'' (1987) # '' Kalicharan'' (1988) # ''

Namma Ooru Nayagan ''Namma Ooru Nayagan'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Yaar Kannan. The film stars Ramarajan, Gautami and Sripriya. Cast *Ramarajan as Jagan * Gautami as Revathi *Sripriya as Annam *Senthamarai as Muthu Manikkam *K. R. V ...

'' (1988) # '' Senthoora Poove'' (1988) # ''

Pongi Varum Kaveri ''Pongi Varum Kaveri'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film produced by P. L. Palaniappan Chettiar and directed by T. K. Bose, starring Ramarajan and Gautami. Cast *Ramarajan *Gautami * Manorama * S. S. Chandran *Malaysia Vasudevan *Disco Sha ...

'' (1989) # ''

Pathimoonam Number Veedu ''Pathimoonam Number Veedu'', also known as ''13am Number Veedu'', is a 1990 Tamil-language horror film directed by Baby. The film stars Nizhalgal Ravi, Sadhana and Lalitha Kumari. It was released on 15 June 1990 and became a success. The fil ...

'' (1990) # ''Enga Ooru Aatukkaran'' (1990) # '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) # '' Kannamoochi Yenada'' (2007)

Malayalam

# '' Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri '' (1975) # ''

Aayiram Janmangal ''Aayiram Janmangal'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. N. Sundaram and produced by Pavamani. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, Sukumari and T. R. Omana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. ...

'' (1976) # ''

Anthardaaham ''Anthardaaham'' (മലയാളം: അന്തർദാഹം(ചലച്ചിത്രം)) is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Sridevi, Sripriya, Bahadoor, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman in the lead ro ...

'' (1977) # '' Parivarthanam'' (1977) # '' Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'' (1979) # '' Karthavyam'' (1982) # ''

Anguram ''Anguram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Adoor Manikantan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumaran, KP Ummer and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanath ...

'' (1982) # '' Himam'' (1983) # '' Kariyilakkattu Pole'' (1986)

Kannada

# ''

'' (1980) - Maria # ''

Jimmy Gallu ''Jimmy Gallu'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by Shashirekha. The story is written by Venugopal Kasaragod. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Sripriya, Lokesh and Hema Choudhary. The film was w ...

'' (1982) - Sudha # '' Hasyaratna Ramakrishna'' (1982) - Krishnasaani # ''Maneli Ramanna Beedili Kamanna'' (1983) # ''

Karune Illada Kanoonu ''Karune Illada Kanoonu'' () is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy (Ravee) and produced by Girija. The film stars Lokesh, Tiger Prabhakar, Sripriya and Ashok. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. The fi ...

'' (1983) - Kavitha # ''Matthe Vasantha'' (1983) - Vasantha # ''Nagara Mahime'' (1984) # ''Nagini'' (1991) # ''Preethi Mado Hudugarigella'' (2002) # ''Narada Vijaya'' (2010)

Telugu

# ''Vishali'' (1974) # ''

Anthuleni Katha ''Anthuleni Katha'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada, with Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Rajinikanth and Sripriya in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played a cameo. The film is a remake of the 1974 ...

'' (1976) # ''

Chilakamma Cheppindi ''Chilakamma Cheppindi'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Eranki Sharma. The film starred Rajinikanth in his first lead role. The film won the state Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. The film was a remake ...

'' (1977) # ''

Aame Katha Aame Katha is a 1977 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Murali Mohan and Jayasudha in the title role. It also featured Rajinikanth in a guest role. Jayasudha won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu for her performance in t ...

'' (1977) # '' Vayasu Pilichindi'' (1978) # ''Pottelu Ponnamma'' (1978) # ''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978) # ''Patnavaasam'' (1978) # ''Evvadabba Sommu'' (1979) # '' Amma Evarikaina Amma'' (1979) # ''Hare Krishna Hello Radha'' (1980) # '' Bezawada Bebbuli'' (1983) # ''Maha Yagnam'' (1991) # ''Kongu Chatu Krishnudu'' (1992)

Hindi

# ''Bechara'' (1984)

Short Film

# Yashoda (2020) as Kasthuri (Also director)

As producer

# Neeya? (1979) # Natchathiram (1980)

As director

Voice Artist

Television

# Viduthalai (Director) # Marakka Mudiyuma (Director) # Vikramathithan (Director) # Imsai Arasigal # Anandham as Charulatha/ Muthulashmi (Abhrirami's mother) # Chinna Papa Periya Papa as Chinna Papa Season 1 and Season 2 (ep 1-52)

References

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