Srihari
Srihari (15 August 1964 – 9 October 2013) was an Indian actor who was active mainly in Telugu cinema. He appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films as well. He won seven Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award.
Srihari Raghumudri | |
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| Born | Srihari Raghumudri 15 August 1964 Elamarru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 9 October 2013 (aged 49) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives |
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Early life
Srihari was born in 1964 in Elamarru near Gudivada in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.[1] His parents moved to Hyderabad and settled in Balanagar, when he was still a child. He started his career as a stunt fighter. He was also an athlete in gymnastics. He was offered jobs such as sub-inspector of police and railway officer, but he rejected those offers because he was interested in pursuing an acting career.
Srihari completed his degree in 1986. He was introduced into movies by Dasari Narayana Rao with a role in the movie Brahma Nayudu (1987).
Personal life
Srihari married South Indian actress Shanti, popularly known as Disco Shanti, in 1996. The couple has two sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Akshara, died when she was just four months old. The family started the Akshara Foundation in her memory, which aims to supply fluoride - free drinking water for three villages he adopted in the Ranga Reddy district. He donated over 50% of his earnings for the cause of this foundation. He also adopted four villages in Medchal.[2]
Death
While shooting for the movie R... Rajkumar, he complained of giddiness and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital.[3] On 9 October 2013, he died in Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, aged 49, after suffering a liver ailment. He was buried next to his daughter.[4][5]
Awards and nominations
- Best Villain - Taj Mahal (1995)
- Special Jury Award - Sri Ramulayya (1998)
- Special Jury Award - Police, Ramasakkanodu (1999)
- Special Jury Award - Vijaya Rama Raju (2000)
- Best Supporting Actor - Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Best Film on National Integration - Hanumanthu (2006)
Filmography
- Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Brahma Nayudu | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Mappillai | Tamil | Uncredited role | |
| 1992 | Dharma Kshetram | Sobhanadri | Telugu | |
| Rowdy Inspector | Telugu | |||
| Bharathan | Uttam Singh | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | Rao | Tamil | |
| Mutha Mestri | Telugu | |||
| Major Chandrakanth | Telugu | |||
| 1994 | Allari Premikudu | Hari | Telugu | |
| Doragariki Donga Pellam | Telugu | |||
| Hello Brother | Simhachalam | Telugu | ||
| Hello Alludu | Telugu | |||
| 1995 | Street Fighter | S.I. Babu | Telugu | |
| Gharana Bullodu | Telugu | |||
| Taj Mahal | Telugu | |||
| Alluda Majaka | Vasundhara's brother | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Duryodhana | Telugu | |
| Pellala Rajyam | Telugu | |||
| Bobbili Bullodu | Telugu | |||
| Ramudochadu | Nagaraju | Telugu | ||
| Alexander | Hari | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Jai Bajrangbali | Telugu | ||
| Veedevadandi Babu | Telugu | |||
| Gokulamlo Seeta | Hari | Telugu | ||
| Bobbili Dora | Telugu | |||
| Muddula Mogudu | Rowdy | Telugu | ||
| Preminchukundam Raa | Sivudu | Telugu | ||
| Ullaasam | Tamil | |||
| 1998 | Pellaadi Choopista | Telugu | ||
| Rayudu | Telugu | |||
| Abhishekam | Telugu | |||
| Subhavartha | Telugu | |||
| Vaibhavam | Telugu | |||
| Suryudu | Telugu | |||
| Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Kanaka Raju | Telugu | ||
| Aavida Maa Aavide | Kirloskar | Telugu | ||
| Premante Idera | Police Officer Muralidhar | Telugu | ||
| O Panai Pothundi Babu | Telugu | |||
| Sri Ramulayya | Telugu | |||
| 1999 | Mannavaru Chinnavaru | Sivaraj | Tamil | |
| Preminche Manasu | Telugu | |||
| Raja Kumarudu | Narasimha Rayudu | Telugu | ||
| Preyasi Rave | AV Rao | Telugu | ||
| Alludugaru Vacharu | Telugu | |||
| Premaku Velayara | Appa Rao | Telugu | ||
| Bobbili Vamsham | Telugu | |||
| Pedda Manushulu | Telugu | |||
| Samudram | C.I. Srihari | Telugu | ||
| Telangana | Telugu | |||
| Sambayya | Telugu | |||
| Police | Ashok | Telugu | ||
| Deva | Telugu | |||
| O Premave | Kannada | |||
| 2000 | Balaram | Balaram | Telugu | |
| Vijayaramaraju | Vijayaramaraju | Telugu | ||
| Ayodhya Ramayya | Ayodhya Ramayya / SP Patnaik | Telugu | Dual role | |
| Sivaji | Sivaji | Telugu | ||
| Bagunnara | Telugu | |||
| Mechanic Mavayya | Prithvi | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama | Telugu | ||
| Maa Aayana Sundarayya | Bangara Sundarayya | Telugu | ||
| Orey Thammudu | Srinivasa Yadav | Telugu | ||
| Evadra Rowdy | Dhanvi | Telugu | ||
| Thank You Subbarao | Subbarao | Telugu | ||
| Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | Telugu | |||
| Bhadrachalam | Bhadrachalam | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Prema Donga | Telugu | ||
| Kubusam | Sivaram | Telugu | ||
| Prudhvi Narayana | Prudhvi / Narayana | Telugu | Dual role | |
| Parasuram | Telugu | |||
| 2003 | Coolie | Telugu | ||
| Ondagona Baa | Kannada | |||
| Simhachalam | Simhachalam | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Seshadri Nayudu | Seshadri Nayudu | Telugu | |
| Guri | Subhash Chandra Bose | Telugu | ||
| K.D. No.1 | Krishna / Ramu | Telugu | Dual role | |
| 2005 | Okkade | SP Yugandhar | Telugu | |
| Mahanandi | Swamy | Telugu | ||
| Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Sivarama Krishna | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Hanumanthu | Hanumanthu (Dual role) | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Dhee | Shankar Goud | Telugu | |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi Krishna Devaraya | Telugu | ||
| Viyyalavari Kayyalu | Rayudu | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Premabhishekam | Hari Bhai | Telugu | |
| Ganapathi | Telugu | |||
| Saroja | ACP V. Ravichandran (Telugu version) | Telugu | ||
| Poru | Telugu | |||
| King | Gnaneshwar Bhai | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Mesthri | Hari | Telugu | |
| Vettaikkaaran | Devaraj IPS | Tamil | ||
| Magadheera | Sher Khan, Solomon (Dual role) | Telugu | ||
| Samrajyam | Sardar | Telugu | ||
| Srisailam | Srisailam | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Dasanna | Das | Telugu | |
| Bhairava | Bhairava | Telugu | ||
| Don Seenu | Narsing | Telugu | ||
| Broker | Dharma Teja | Telugu | ||
| Brindavanam | Shiva Prasad alias Sivudu | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Markandeyan | Varada | Tamil | |
| Aha Naa Pellanta | Durga | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Ko Ko | Sri Hari Prasad | Kannada | |
| Ko Ante Koti | Maya Master | Telugu | ||
| Shirdi Sai | Colonel Wales | Telugu | ||
| Yamaho Yama | Yama | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Javed Ibrahim | Telugu | |
| Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara | Govinda Bhagavatpada | Telugu | ||
| Toofan | Sher Khan | Telugu | ||
| Police Game | Telugu | |||
| R... Rajkumar | Ajit Taaka | Hindi | ||
| 2014 | Romeo | Telugu | ||
| Yuddham | Shankar Anna | Telugu | ||
| Jabilli Kosam Aakashamalle | Telugu | |||
| Rough | Siddharth | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Pallikoodam Pogamale | JP | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Narthanasala | Bheem | Telugu |
References
- "Late veteran actor Srihari's biopic on cards?". The Times of India. 18 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- "Srihari". Kollywood. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- "Actor Srihari dies in Mumbai – The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- Notice of death of Srihari Archived 17 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine, thehindu.com
- Notice of death of Srihari Archived 11 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine, The Times of India
- "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)