Sri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sriram Natarajan 30 November 1987 |
| Alma mater | Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012-2017 2023-present |
Sri is an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films.
Career
While pursuing a degree in Visual Communications at Alpha and Arts Science College, later at Loyola College, Sri appeared in his first acting role in the television serial Kana Kaanum Kaalangal on STAR Vijay and tried to audition for the lead role in Balaji Sakthivel's Kalloori (2007), without success.[1] Sri was subsequently cast in the director's next film, the drama thriller Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012) featuring newcomers, and it went on to open to unanimously positive reviews.[2] To prepare for the role, he went to roadside eateries in Ramapuram and familiarised himself in the lifestyle of settlers.[3] It subsequently went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, as well as Best Film at both the Vijay Awards and the Filmfare Awards, while a reviewer from The Hindu praised Sri's performance, adding "he has large eyes that reveal the right amount of innocence."[4] The success of the film saw him gain further offers, but he was reluctant to only opt for promising scripts and turned down an opportunity to work on Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) during the period. His second film, Mysskin's Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013) also fetched critical acclaim, with a critic from Sify.com noting Sri delivers "a riveting performance and is an actor of substance in the making."[5][6] His following films, the comedy Soan Papdi (2015) and Vil Ambu (2016), which was presented by director Suseenthiran, had low-profile responses at the box office, even though the latter received good reviews.[7]
Sri's next film was Maanagaram (2017) directed by newcomer Lokesh Kanagaraj, and featured him alongside Sundeep Kishan and Regina Cassandra. Portraying a young man frustrated with life in Chennai, Sri won critical acclaim for his role in the film, while the film went on to become one of the most profitable films of the year.[8][9] Sri then participated in the first season of the Tamil reality show Bigg Boss, but left the show on the fourth day due to personal problems. In mid-2023, he began work on a film produced by Potential Studios (who produced Maanagaram) titled Irugapatru.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Velu |
| 2013 | Onaayum Aatukuttiyum | Chandru |
| 2015 | Soan Papdi | Shiva |
| 2016 | Vil Ambu | Karthik |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | A youngster |
| 2023 | Irugapatru | Arjun |
Television
| Year | Series/Shows | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bigg Boss Tamil 1 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Walked Out on Day 4 |
References
- ↑ "'My dream is to work with Mani Ratnam'". Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ↑ "Sify Movies - Review listing". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 October 2013.
- ↑ "Sri's Kalloori connection". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (5 May 2012). "Vazhakku Enn: 18/9 — Hail the verdict!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Review : Onayum Aatukuttiyum". Sify. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013.
- ↑ "Onayum Aatukuttiyum Movie Review Onayum Aatukuttiyum, Mysskin, Ilayaraja". Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "'Maanagaram' hero keen on Rom-com roles | Covaipost". Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ↑ "Maanagaram movie review: Every Chennaiite will love this fantastic thriller". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ↑ "Chennai and Tamil Cinema! A Chennai Day Special - Tamil News". 22 August 2017. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ "The makers of 'Irugapatru' starring Vikram Prabhu and Shraddha Srinath plan for a social experiment before they start shooting for the film". The Times of India. 9 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.