
Acting
Srikanth
Born — Died
1945-03-19 — 2021-10-12
Place of birth
Erode, Tamilnadu, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
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.
Known for
NRThe film deals with a triangular love with a good measure of values of the high society and those of liberal culture of the 60s.
Avalukendru Or Manam
1971
7.0Seeing Balu's spendthrift and carefree attitude, his father sends him to his friend's house in a village to get reformed. Things get complicated when he gets entangled in a love triangle.
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984
Somu, a daily wage labourer, loses all his hard-earned money to a rich man. He gets frustrated and decides to change his lifestyle by becoming a burglar.
Nallathuku Kalamillai
1977
When Shankar returns home after completing his higher studies abroad, his parents plan to get him married. However, when he reveals that he has already married the girl he loves, they become angry.
Athaiya Mamiya
—
Parvathi is a happy girl just married to a very loving husband, Karuppan. 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.
Dikkatra Parvathi
1974
NRIdentical 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.
Vani Rani
1974
Film credits
2000s · 4 titles
5.7Babu, 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.
Devathayai Kanden
2005
8.0A biographical account of the life of the Indian freedom fighter, Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiar, who defied conventional norms to bring equality in society.
Bharathi
2000
7.0Due 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.
Ramachandra
2003
7.8A 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.
Kadhal Konden
2003
1980s · 15 titles
7.0Seeing Balu's spendthrift and carefree attitude, his father sends him to his friend's house in a village to get reformed. Things get complicated when he gets entangled in a love triangle.
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984
No synopsis available yet.
Pannaipurathu Paandavargal
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Antha Uravukku Satchi
1984
Suresh, a playboy, meets Rani and they get married. Rani gets killed in an accident and Suresh's life becomes miserable. Meanwhile, Rani's lookalike enters Suresh's house, claiming to be his wife.
Urimai
1985
No synopsis available yet.
Oppandham
1983
To repay his debts, Mayilsamy decides to sell one of his houses by getting rid of the tenants. However, Sharada, the tenant, refuses to vacate the house.
Illam
1988
No synopsis available yet.
Idhayaththil Ore Idam
1980
No synopsis available yet.
Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal
1980
9.0A 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.
Maria, My Darling
1980
Geetha and Lalitha, two close friends, become bitter towards each other after Lalitha gives Saravanan, Geetha's love interest, a job in her company as a favour to Geetha.
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
1980
6.4Ragupathy 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.
Velaikkaran
1987
8.0Two 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.
Annai Bhoomi 3D
1985
An innocent young woman, who was raised by her single father and thus deprived of her mother's care, falls in love with a man.
Annapparavai
1980
9.0Raja 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.
Raja Rishi
1985
NRThe 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.
Rusi
1984
1970s · 37 titles
NRThe film deals with a triangular love with a good measure of values of the high society and those of liberal culture of the 60s.
Avalukendru Or Manam
1971
Somu, a daily wage labourer, loses all his hard-earned money to a rich man. He gets frustrated and decides to change his lifestyle by becoming a burglar.
Nallathuku Kalamillai
1977
Parvathi is a happy girl just married to a very loving husband, Karuppan. 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.
Dikkatra Parvathi
1974
NRIdentical 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.
Vani Rani
1974
No synopsis available yet.
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
1976
Selvam goes through a series of problems when he loses his job after his former lover takes revenge against him. However, he does not give up and decides to get his life back on track.
Anbu Sagodharargal
1973
Kannan, a cab driver, is raised by his miserly uncle with no inkling of his inheritance or parentage. His kindness and humility aid him on his journey through life
Karotti Kannan
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
1975
8.0Antony, an ex-convict, leaves the country after killing his daughter's lover. He returns many years later as a reputable man, but his friend, Lawrence, recognises him and tries to expose him.
Gnana Oli
1972
6.8Bhairavi is separated from her brother Mookaiyah, who becomes a loyal servant for a local landlord, covering up all his dirty deeds. But when he rapes Bhairavi, Mookaiyah speaks up.
Bairavi
1978
NRVijaya 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.
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
10.0When orphaned Anu decides to help her childhood friend Malathi escape a forced marriage and finance Malathi's education, Anu finds herself making unexpected decisions
Vattathukkul Chathuram
1978
9.0Thayagu 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.
Annakili
1976
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978
No synopsis available yet.
Sadhurangam
1978
An orphaned girl is adopted by a rich woman with a mysterious past. How does she solve the mysteries that surround her new home?
Annapoorni
1978
Jayalakshmi, a rape victim, gets a recommendation letter from a pastor and goes to Sunderajan's house for work. Unfortunately, she misplaces the letter and it is found by another woman.
Mudhal Iravu
1979
9.0Chakravarthy, Ranjith and Prakash are childhood friends. Problems arise when Ranjith suspects Chakravarthy and Prakash to be behind the rape attempt on his wife.
Chakravathi
1977
8.0Twin 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.
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978
Fame hungry Nirmala has to marry realist Gopi who has to deal with her antics, which leads to their estrangement
Perum Pugazhum
1976
No synopsis available yet.
Pinju Manam
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Maanikka Thottil
1974
A married man in an intoxicated state sexually assaults his female servant. When she gets pregnant, he gets a doctor's certificate stating that he is impotent to cover up his crime
Ival Oru Seethai
1978
Honest Seetharaman covers for his philandering friend Ramesh with the woman he is seeing. What happens when Seetharaman's wife Meena and Ramesh's wife Malathi have suspicions and decide to follow their misadventures?
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
1975
7.0After 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.
Neeya?
1979
No synopsis available yet.
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977
7.5A hearing-impaired woman decides to get her son married to a girl, who lives with auditory impairment.
Uyarnthavargal
1977
7.7Prestige 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.
Vietnam Veedu
1970
NRSakka Podu Podu Raja is a 1978 Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, Jayachitra in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan and Phataphat Jayalaxmi played guest roles.
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Raja returns to his native village with a lot of wealth and helps the village people. Unfortunately, he is unable to accept Chittu, his childhood friend, because of a crime he has committed.
Chittu Kuruvi
1978
Directed by K Vijayan, starring Jaishankar and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in the lead roles.
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Achchani
1978
NRRamu, 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.
Anbu Thangai
1974
No synopsis available yet.
Tripurasundari
1978
7.9A young man collaborates with his cousin and friend to steal money from his stingy stepmother.
Kasethan Kadavulada
1972
Mohan loves Kamini but her father kills her after learning about their relationship. Distressed, he goes on a trip where he meets Rosy, a lookalike of his former lover, and falls for her.
Kaatrinile Varum Geetham
1978
1960s · 3 titles
8.3The 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.
Bama Vijayam
1967
Four jailbirds break into a rich man's house with an intent to kill and suddenly realize their humane side.
Naanal
1965
NRChandru, a practising psychiatrist, leaves his lover to travel to Kodaikanal and cure a rich client's daughter. However, she ends up falling in love with him during her treatment.
Vennira Aadai
1965
