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

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, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like '' Swarabhishekam'', which won the

National Film Award The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...

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 devotional film directed by Bapu (in his last venture) who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nay ...

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

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to Gangavathi. He graduated with a

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degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad and moved to

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to pursue a career in films.

Personal life

Srikanth married

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

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, Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad.

Career

In 1990, Srikanth joined Madhu Film and TV Institute of Acting in Hyderabad 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 various film directors including: S.V. Krishna Reddy,

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, G. Neelakanta Reddy, EVV Satyanarayana and K. Viswanath, to give hits including: ''

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 star ...

'', ''

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

'', '' Egire Paavurama'', '' Aahvaanam'', ''

Maa Nannaki Pelli ''Maa Nannaku Pelli'' () is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and written by Janardhana Maharshi. The film features Krishnam Raju, Srikanth, Simran and Ambika in the lead roles. It was the first film to b ...

'', ''

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 S ...

'', '' Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.'', '' Pellam Oorelithe'', '' Evandoi Srivaru'', '' Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi'', '' O Chinnadana'', ''

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 D ...

'', '' Operation Duryodhana'', ''

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'', and '' Govindudu Andarivadele''.

Filmography

Telugu films

Films in other languages

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 Speci ...

- ''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 starte ...

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

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

'' *15th Santhosham Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) - ''Sarrainodu'' * SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) - ''

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

References

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* * {{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