Srinivasa Murthy
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Srinivasa Murthy is one of the finest actors in the Kannada film industry who has earned a stature as the most dependable artist. Known for his graceful acting, Srinivasa Murthy is a disciplined actor who has carved out a niche in historical and emotional roles. He has shown variety in his acting skills, though he is often taken for good samaritan roles. He is also a well known name in the Kannada Theatre, where he has essayed various roles - to perfection.
Srinivasa Murthy debuted under the tutelage of great director Siddalingaiah in the movie Hemavati. The movie was based on an inter-caste love story between a high-caste girl with an lower-caste boy. His acting was lauded by the bigwigs of Kannada Industry and he was warmly welcomed into the industry. But he did not immediately get more Hero offers, but was called in mere supporting characters to the heroes. But He gracefully accepted whatever he was offered and displayed extreme range and grace in his acting. He has acted in close to 300 Kannada movies. His roles in Mane Mane Ramayana, Guru Shisyaru, Kaviratna Kalidasa
, etc. are still remembered for his excellent acting prowess. In Kaviratna Kalidasa
he essayed the role of Raja Bhoja, along with Kannada Matinee idol Dr Rajkumar playing the role of Kalidasa. The camaraderie the two actors shared was seen to be believed and the movie was agrand success then. Even Dr Rajumar praised his efforts in that role.
Srinivasa Murthy became a producer of Kannada films quite early. He started off producing films with his friend Actor Jai Jagadish
. He made films like Maathru Devo Bhava and a comedy film Thaayigobba Tharlemaga with Kashinath. Struggling actress Chandrika became a heroine through Kashinath's film. Then he started off to produce films as an independent producer "Nambidare Nambi Bittare Bidi' directed by Umesh which introduced Shruthi as the heroine - and Hosamane Aliya with Anant Nag and Bhavya . He also became a film director producing and directing the children film Devara Makkalu which won lot of appreciation from critics. It also won an award for Best Children Film from the State government of Karnataka.
. He is married to Pushpa. He has 2 sons Naveen Krishna an actor and Nitil Krishna, who acted as a lead artist in his directorial movie Devara Makkalu and 2 daughters Yogithaa Naag and Santhoora Nag,latter who passed away four years back.
Srinivasa Murthy debuted under the tutelage of great director Siddalingaiah in the movie Hemavati. The movie was based on an inter-caste love story between a high-caste girl with an lower-caste boy. His acting was lauded by the bigwigs of Kannada Industry and he was warmly welcomed into the industry. But he did not immediately get more Hero offers, but was called in mere supporting characters to the heroes. But He gracefully accepted whatever he was offered and displayed extreme range and grace in his acting. He has acted in close to 300 Kannada movies. His roles in Mane Mane Ramayana, Guru Shisyaru, Kaviratna Kalidasa
Kaviratna Kalidasa
Released in 1983, Kaviratna Kalidasa is one of the all-time top money-grossing films in the history of Kannada Movies. Dr Rajkumar, a prominent actor in the Kannada film industry starred in the film, portraying the role of Kalidasa, along with Jaya Pradha in the role of Vidyadhare and Srinivasa...
, etc. are still remembered for his excellent acting prowess. In Kaviratna Kalidasa
Kaviratna Kalidasa
Released in 1983, Kaviratna Kalidasa is one of the all-time top money-grossing films in the history of Kannada Movies. Dr Rajkumar, a prominent actor in the Kannada film industry starred in the film, portraying the role of Kalidasa, along with Jaya Pradha in the role of Vidyadhare and Srinivasa...
he essayed the role of Raja Bhoja, along with Kannada Matinee idol Dr Rajkumar playing the role of Kalidasa. The camaraderie the two actors shared was seen to be believed and the movie was agrand success then. Even Dr Rajumar praised his efforts in that role.
Srinivasa Murthy became a producer of Kannada films quite early. He started off producing films with his friend Actor Jai Jagadish
Jai Jagadish (Kannada actor)
Jai Jagadish is an Indian actor, director and producer in the Kannada film industry. He has been part of over 300 films. He debut film as director in Kannada is Madana.-Actor:-Producer:-Director:-External links:...
. He made films like Maathru Devo Bhava and a comedy film Thaayigobba Tharlemaga with Kashinath. Struggling actress Chandrika became a heroine through Kashinath's film. Then he started off to produce films as an independent producer "Nambidare Nambi Bittare Bidi' directed by Umesh which introduced Shruthi as the heroine - and Hosamane Aliya with Anant Nag and Bhavya . He also became a film director producing and directing the children film Devara Makkalu which won lot of appreciation from critics. It also won an award for Best Children Film from the State government of Karnataka.
Personal life
Srinivasa Murthy is from Jadalathimmanahalli, Chikkaballapur district in KarnatakaKarnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. He is married to Pushpa. He has 2 sons Naveen Krishna an actor and Nitil Krishna, who acted as a lead artist in his directorial movie Devara Makkalu and 2 daughters Yogithaa Naag and Santhoora Nag,latter who passed away four years back.
Filmography
- Kaviratna KalidasaKaviratna KalidasaReleased in 1983, Kaviratna Kalidasa is one of the all-time top money-grossing films in the history of Kannada Movies. Dr Rajkumar, a prominent actor in the Kannada film industry starred in the film, portraying the role of Kalidasa, along with Jaya Pradha in the role of Vidyadhare and Srinivasa...
- Guru Shishyaru
- Hemavati
- Mane Mane Ramayana
- Mungarina Minchu
- Devara Makkalu
- ChandraMukhi Pranasakhi
- Thayi Karulu (1988) (Co-Actors: JayanthiJayanthi (actress)Jayanthi is an Indian actress. She has appeared in over 500 films, including films in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi languages. In Kannada movies, she was honored with the title Abhinaya Sharade....
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, Jai Jagadish) - My Autograph
- #73 Shanti Nivasa
- Gilli
- Aptharakshaka
Awards
Srinivasa Murthy has won the Karnataka State award for Best Supporting actor in 1982 and 1999Teleseries
- Anna Basavanna.
- Rathasapthami.
- A serial based on Novelist Triveni's works.
- Shakthi