Srikanth
Also Known As: Venniradai Sreekanth, Venniradai Srikanth, Sreekanth, Vennira Aadai Srikanth
Biography: Sreekanth is a veteran Indian actor who has performed in around 200 Tamil films since his debut in 1965. He is considered among the versatile actors of Tamil Cinema.He is also referred as Venniradai Sreekanth. He has played the lead hero in around 50 films between 1965 and 1979 and has also played supporting roles in films with actors Sivaji Ganesan, Muthuraman, Ravichandran, Jaishankar in the lead roles. In the late seventies to early ninnties, he appeared as a villain opposite actors including Sivakumar, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. He has also acted in Television series like Mangai and others since 1996.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Erode, Tamilnadu, India
Birthday: March 19, 1945
Deathday: October 12, 2021
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Rusi
Overview: The life of a struggling mimicry artist changes when a one-time popular playwright gives him his script. However, when the demand for his stories grows, he is unable to live up to their expectations.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-03-17
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Vellikizhamai Viratham
Overview: Rajan hates snakes as a snake was responsible for his mother's death, but his wife Parvathi worships the snake god. Problems surface between them because of this reason.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-04-12
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...Aval!
Overview: Chandranath, a writer by profession impresses a rich girl, Geetha with his writings. He teams up with Sadanandh, his publisher to get rich using sleazy words.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-09-15
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Chakravathi
Overview: Chakravarthy, Ranjith and Prakash are childhood friends. Problems arise when Ranjith suspects Chakravarthy and Prakash to be behind the rape attempt on his wife.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Edupa Kai Pillai
Overview: Directed by K Vijayan, starring Jaishankar and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in the lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Komatha En Kulamatha
Overview: Vijaya, an orphan and good-hearted woman, takes care of Laxmi, a domestic cow, who adores and protects her. Though Vijaya faces various obstacles in life, Laxmi is always ready to help her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-07-27
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Maharasi Vazhga
Overview: Seetha, a poor yet honest woman, works hard to get her sister Kamala married. But, Kamala chooses unlawful ways to acquire wealth and ends up in a brothel.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Thanga Gopuram
Overview: In this film, Jaishankar played the elder brother of Jayalalithaa and he was paired opposite Venniradai Nirmala.This film is considered to be precursor of 1976 Tamil hit film Moondru Mudichu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Vani Rani
Overview: Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However, their lives change forever when they swap places. A remake of 1972 Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-04-12
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Puthiya Theerpu
Overview: Puthiya Theerpu is a 1985 Tamil action drama film, starring Vijayakanth and Ambika in lead roles
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-10-04
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Ilaya Thalaimurai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-07-28
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Avan Oru Sarithiram
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-01-13
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Thanga Padhakkam
Overview: S. P. Choudhry, a respected police officer, arrests his son after he becomes rebellious and indulges in unethical activities creating nuisance in the society.
Genres: Family Drama Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-05-01
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Rajapart Rangadurai
Overview: Rangadurai borrows money from Somasundaram to sustain his theatre group during a financial crunch. Enmity arises between the two when Rangadurai marries Somasundaram's daughter against his wishes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-12-21
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Gnana Oli
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-03-10
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Avalukkendru Oru Manam
Overview: The film deals with a triangular love with a good measure of values of the high society and those of liberal culture of the 60s.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-06-18
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Vietnam Veedu
Overview: Prestige Padmanabha Iyer retires from his company executive position and has a lonely and unhappy life with his family in the ancestral home Vietnam House, named for the constant fighting and arguing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-04-10
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Kadhal Konden
Overview: A genius-yet-introverted orphan, raised by a church priest, is sent to college where he turns out to be a social outcast. Although he is shunned by the majority of the other students, one girl shows him kindness and befriends him. Things take a turn when he falls for her, and she in turn falls for another classmate.
Genres: Drama Romance Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2003-07-04
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Poova Thalaiya
Overview: Ganesan is a widower and Paruvathamma is his mother in law. Shankar is the younger brother of Ganesan and he falls in love with Paruvathamma . A healthy competition takes place between evil minded S. Paruvathamma and Shankar so as to overthrow one another.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-05-01
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Ramachandra
Overview: Due to his honesty and refusal to meet the demands of those in power, inspector Ramachandran is often transferred from one town to another. Soon, he finds himself in an area that is highly terrorised.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2003-01-15
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Ethir Neechal
Overview: Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
Genres: Romance Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-04-13
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Bama Vijayam
Overview: The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to spend lavishly to showcase their affluence.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-02-24
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Kasethan Kadavulada
Overview: A young man collaborates with his cousin and friend to steal money from his stingy stepmother.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-05-19
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Navagraham
Overview: Written & Directed by K. Balachander. Comedy Drama.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-09-03
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Nootrukku Nooru
Overview: A reputed college professor is accused of sexual harassment by three women including his students and his neighbor. His fiancee sets out to investigate the truth behind the accusations.
Genres: Romance Thriller Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-03-19
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Enga Ooru Kannagi
Overview: Enga Ooru Kannagi is a 1981 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, Madhavi and Seema in lead roles.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1981-08-10
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Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
Overview: A university student from an orthodox Tamil Brahmin family is sexually abused by a stranger who offers her lift on a rainy night, then kicked out of her family for it. After all this she becomes determined to make it on her own.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-04-01
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Aalayam
Overview: Ramalingam is an honest, principled man, working as a clerk in a company. He values integrity and discipline as the doctrines of daily life. But his honesty is put to test when his son-in-law Raghu comes to him with a big problem. Raghu has misplaced some money in the bank in which he works, and he requests Ramalingam to give him money so that he could make good the loss.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-08-11
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Dikkatra Parvathi
Overview: The story espouses the evils of drink, Parvathi (Lakshmi) is a happy girl just married to a very loving husband, Karuppan(Sreekanth). With kind parents-in-law and a doting husband, her life is blissful. Soon, she is blessed with a child. Karuppan wants to increase his earnings and decides to buy a cart, though Parvathi is unwilling, asserting it is happier to be contented with what they have. However Karuppan takes a loan from a money lender and buys a cart. Initially, everything looks rosy. But Karuppan happens to cross the toddy shops on his way home.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-06-14
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Vattathukkul Chathuram
Overview: When orphaned Anu decides to help her childhood friend Malathi escape a forced marriage and finance Malathi's education, Anu finds herself making unexpected decisions
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-07-14
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Velaikkaran
Overview: Ragupathy leaves his village for the city and finds a job at a 5-star hotel owned by a man in a relationship with his mother. When his life is threatened, Ragupathy decides to ensure his safety.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-03-07
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Vennira Adai
Overview: Sreekanth is a famous psychiatrist and has earned much praise from his mentor and people in the town. He is in love with Venniradai Nirmala. One day he is assigned a task to cure a mentally unstable women (Jayalalitha) who lives in Kodaikanal. Srikanth informs about this to his lover and request her to wait for him until he finishes this case. Srikanth promises he will return for her and sets out to Kodaikanal. On arriving, he is welcomed by Jayalalaitha's parents who are very much distressed with their daughter's condition. Srikanth questions them about her past but they conceal initially as it might have a severe consequence on her future. Upon reiteration that knowing her past will be very useful for him to cure her, Jayalalitha parents reveal her awful past. Jayalalitha at a very young age got married and within hours, the couple meet with an accident and her spouse dies.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-04-09
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Raja Rishi
Overview: Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini in lead roles. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi sings the Gayatri Mantra.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-09-20
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Thambikku Entha Ooru
Overview: Thambikku Entha Ooru (English: Which town are you from, my brother?) is a 1984 Indian Tamil language film directed by Rajasekhar, starring Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Sulakshana, Sathyaraj and Senthamarai.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-04-20
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Annakili
Overview: Thayagu is a teacher who comes to serve in a village. He struggles to attain his desires as he has an unmarried sister and mother to support.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-05-14
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Devathayai Kanden
Overview: Babu, a tea vendor, loves Uma, a rich girl. She too loves him for his sincerity. When she receives a proposal from a doctor, she accepts for the sake of a secure future. Babu sues her for cheating.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2005-01-14
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Naanal
Overview: Four jailbirds break into a rich man's house with an intent to kill and suddenly realize their humane side.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-12-17
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Aayirathil Oruthi
Overview: Vijaya is put behind bars by her husband who falsely accuses her of a crime. Lakshmi, her lawyer and friend, decides to represent her in court and help her find justice.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-03-14
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Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Overview: Then Sindhudhe Vaanam is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivakumar and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles. It was directed by Ra. Sankaran and produced by V.C. Ganesan. V. Kumar composed the soundtracks. Two beautiful melodious songs were also the special reasons for the film's fame.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-04-11
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Uyarnthavargal
Overview: A hearing-impaired woman decides to get her son married to a girl, who lives with auditory impairment.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-01-14
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Paruva kaalam
Overview: Shobana, an innocent girl, lands in trouble when she becomes pregnant. Will she be ostracized or will the society accept her?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-02-09
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Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Overview: Sakka Podu Podu Raja is a 1978 Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, Jayachitra in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan and Phataphat Jayalaxmi played guest roles.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-09-15
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Neeya?
Overview: After Kamal's friends accidentally kill a female serpent, another female serpent follows them and kills them one-by-one, before disguising herself into a human being to kill Kamal.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-01-13
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Mangala Vaathiyam
Overview: 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 in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-09-21
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Anbu Thangai
Overview: Ramu, a lyricist, struggles to find a job and a husband for his sister Sita. He tries to gain recognition; however, difficulties arise when his friend takes all the credit.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-08-30
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Karpooram
Overview: Karpooram is a 1967 Tamil-language film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-12-09
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Ilamai
Overview: A pair brother challenge their in laws to be to get married with the daughters.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-04-29
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Annai Bhoomi 3D
Overview: Two friends are hired to kill General Prabhakar. They kidnap the general but have a change of heart when they learn that he actually tried to help them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral
Overview: A widower falls in love with an actress and marries her against his family's wish. But when he's stifled in this relationship, he decides to part ways. However, destiny has other plans in store.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-06-30
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Sadhurangam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-06-30
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Bharathi
Overview: A biographical account of the life of the Indian freedom fighter, Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiar, who defied conventional norms to bring equality in society.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2000-09-01
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Maria, My Darling
Overview: A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang that killed Maria's father but soon realises that they are planning to kill Maria to bury any evidence.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-12-19
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Sattam En Kaiyil
Overview: Twin brothers who were separated at a young age and raised in different environments meet each other after growing up. Their facial features create confusion for their respective love interests.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-07-14
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Annai Velankanni
Overview: Mary, a nurse in a hospital, narrates the tale of how Mother Mary helped Kamakshi and her son Sundaram in Velankanni village and turned an atheist landlord to a believer by appearing before him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-08-15
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