Sripriya is an Indian actress, film director and politician from

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. She has acted in over 300 films in

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and

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languages. She has also directed films in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages, including the 2014 film ''

Drushyam ''Drushyam'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Sripriya and jointly produced by D. Suresh Babu and Rajkumar Sethupathi. It is a remake of Jeethu Joseph 2013 Malayalam film ''Drishyam'' and features Venkatesh, ...

''. She is a Core Committee Member of Makkal Needhi Maiam, a political party founded by

Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali f ...

Career

Acting

She first faced the camera for ''Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi'', directed by P. Madhavan in 1974. Following that, she acted with

Rajinikanth Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 160 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannad ...

Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji G ...

, and

Jaishankar Jaishankar (12 July 1938 – 3 June 2000) was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a very popular lead actor in the 1960s and 70s. He was credited onscreen with title of ''Makkal Kalaingnar'' (people's artiste) or '' ...

among others. Sripriya had a string of successful movies in the late 70s and early 80s. She played the lead character in C Rudraiya's 1977 film Aval Appadithan and her portrayal of Manju in the film won her a Tamil Nadu State Award that year. Her other hits include ''

Aattukara Alamelu ''Aattukara Alamelu'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Sivakumar and Sripriya. It was released on 10 November 1977 and became a silver jubilee ...

'', '' Billa'' and '' Annai Oru Alayam''. She was awarded the Kalaimamani award in the early 1980s. She was in the jury of the National Awards committee and was a member of the State Awards committee. She was Rajinikanth's leading lady in several of his films. She went on to act with Rajinikanth in 28 films. She has also paired in a number of films with Kamal Haasan as well, second only to Sridevi, who has been paired with Kamal Haasan for over 30 films. She also acted in a number of films which starred both Kamal and Rajini. This list of films includes ''Illamai Oonjaladukirathu'', ''Aadu Puli Aatam'', ''Alladinum Arputha Vilakkakum'', ''Aval Appadithen'' and ''Natchathiram''. Overall, after starting in 1973, she has starred in more than 300 films in all the four South Indian languages, including over 200 in Tamil.

Direction

Following her acting career, Sripriya took to directing movies. Her directorial debut was 1984 Tamil film ''Shanti Muhurtam''. She directed the film '' Malini 22 Palayamkottai'', taking on the issue of sexual assaults on women. In an interview to the Indian Express, she has stated that "making this film is my way of registering yanger". She has also directed television serials. By 2007, she had directed five serials, of which she considers ''Viduthalai'' the best serial. She has directed five films, two in Tamil, two in Kannada and one in Telugu with Venkatesh, Meena and Nadiya Moidu, titled ''Drushyam''. Sripriya is also a visual artist and the proceeds from her paintings are given to social causes, mainly for children. Additionally, she is a writer and has penned the dialogues for several TV serials and films.

Early life

Sripriya was born in Chennai. She attended Church Park Convent School in Chennai. She is a trained classical dancer and hails from a professional music family including her uncles Natiyakalachakravarthy Padmashri, K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai and Rajamanickam Pillai.

Personal life

Sripriya married actor

Rajkumar Sethupathy Rajkumar Sethupathy is an Indian actor who acts predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in 50 movies in both Malayalam and Tamil films. He started his film career in the Tamil film ''Soolam'', directed by M. Bhaskar, then with ...

, younger brother of actress Latha, in 1988. The couple has two children, a daughter and a son.

Awards and honours

Filmography

Sripriya has appeared in over 200 films in

. She has also acted in many films in

and

languages.

As actor

Tamil

# ''Murugan Kaatiya Vazhi'' (1974) # '' Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' (1974) # ''Unnaithan Thambi'' (1974) # ''

Panathukkaga ''Panathukkaga'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by M. S. Senthil. It stars Sivakumar. Jayachitra, Sripriya, Shasikumar, Kamal Haasan and Thengai Srinivasan play supporting roles. It was a remake of the director's ...

'' (1974) # ''

Pattikkaattu Raja ''Pattikkaattu Raja'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, starring Sivakumar, Jayasudha in the title role. Kamal Haasan, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Sripriya and Thengai Srinivasan plays a supporting role. Pandari Bai plays a guest appearance. T ...

'' (1975) # ''Karotti Kannan'' (1975) # ''

Thangathile Vairam ''Thangathile Vairam'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Sornam, starring Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra and Sripriya. The film's story was written by Kalaignanam. Plot Cast * Sivakumar as Ravi * Kamal Haasan as ...

'' (1975) # ''Thottadhellam Ponnaagum'' (1975) # ''

Paattum Bharathamum ''Paattum Bharathamum'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by P. Madhavan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Sripriya and Vijayakumar. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 6 ...

'' (1975) # '' Aan Pillai Singam'' (1975) # ''

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham ''Mogam Muppadhu Varusham'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Mahendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Vijayakumar, Sumithra, Fatafat Jayalaxmi and Sripriya. It is based on the novel of the s ...

'' (1976) # ''

Dasavatharam The Dashavatara ( sa, दशावतार, ) are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. The word ''Dashavatara'' derives from , meaning "ten", ...

'' (1976) # ''Nee Oru Maharani'' (1976) # '' Mayor Meenakshi'' (1976) # ''Santhathi'' (1976) # ''Paalootti Valartha Kili'' (1976) # ''Vayilla Poochi'' (1976) # ''

'' (1977) # ''Thunayiruppal Meenakshi'' (1977) # ''

Navarathinam ''Navarathinam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language road film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan, his final film. It stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha, Jayachitra and Zarina Wahab. The film was released on 5 March 1977, and failed commerc ...

'' (1977) # '' Aadu Puli Attam'' (1977) # ''

Palabishegham ''Palabishegham'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Jaishankar, Srikanth, Sripriya and Rajasulochana. It was released on 14 May 1977. Plot Kumaran is a hard working farmer ...

'' (1977) # ''Chakravarthy'' (1977) # ''Madhurageetham'' (1977) # ''Nallathukku Kalamillai'' (1977) # ''Odi Vilayadu Thatha'' (1977) # ''Olimayamana Ethirkaalam'' (1977) # ''Punniyam Seithaval'' (1977) # ''Sonthamadi Nee Enakku'' (1977) # '' Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu'' (1978) # ''

Mangudi Minor ''Mangudi Minor'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. C. Gunanathan. Vijayakumar played the lead role and Rajinikanth acted as villain in this film. The film is a remake of the Hindi film ''Raampur Ka Lakshman''. Plot Kedar ...

'' (1978) # ''Meenakshi Kungumam'' (1978) # ''Mela Thaalangal'' (1978) # ''Per Solla Oru Pillai'' (1978) # ''Sri Kanchi Kamakshi'' (1978) # '' Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi'' (1978) # ''Unakkum Vaazhvu Varum'' (1978) # ''Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam'' (1978) # ''

Sattam En Kaiyil ''Sattam En Kaiyil'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by T. N. Balu starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. It was remade in Hindi as ''Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya'' (1982), with Haasan returning. Plot The film revolves around ...

'' (1978) # '' Bairavi'' (1978) # ''

Thai Meethu Sathiyam ''Thai Meethu Sathiyam'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language Curry Western film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Rajinikanth and Sripriya, with Mohan Babu, Prabhakar, Suruli Rajan, Su ...

'' (1978) # '' Aval Appadithan'' (1978) # ''En Kelvikku Enna Bathil'' (1978) # '' Annai Oru Alayam'' (1979) # ''Chellakili'' (1979) # ''Ennadi Meenakshi'' (1979) # ''

Mangala Vaathiyam ''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. It was released on 21 September 1979 ...

'' (1979) # ''Suprabadham'' (1979) # ''

Velum Mayilum Thunai ''Velum Mayilum Thunai'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed and written by Ra. Sankaran with dialogue by Rajasekaran. The film was produced by Ra. Ma. Narayanan and Vijayalakshmi Subramaniyam. The music was composed by ...

'' (1979) # '' Vetrikku Oruvan'' (1979) # ''Yarukku Yar Kaaval'' (1979) # ''Neelakadalin Orathile'' (1979) # ''

Neeya? ''Neeya?'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film, directed by Durai and written by P. Kalaimani. A remake of the 1976 Hindi film '' Nagin'', it has an ensemble cast that includes Kamal Haasan, Jai Ganesh, Vijayakumar, Rav ...

'' (1979) # ''

Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum ''Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'' () is a 1979 Indian fantasy film directed by I. V. Sasi based on Aladdin's story from ''One Thousand and One Nights''. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jayabharathi, Sripriya, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri ...

'' (1979) # '' Thirisoolam'' (1979) # '' Billa'' (1980) # '' Pollathavan'' (1980) # '' Natchathiram'' (1980) # '' Avan Aval Adhu'' (1980) # ''Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal'' (1980) # ''Oru Marathu Paravaigal'' (1980) # '' Maria My Darling'' (1980) # '' Ratha Paasam'' (1980) # ''Soundaryame Varuga Varuga'' (1980) # ''

Yamanukku Yaman ''Yamanukku Yaman'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film directed by D. Yoganand. Starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya, it is a remake of the 1977 Telugu film ''Yamagola''. The film was released on 16 May 1980, and became a ...

'' (1980) # ''

Amara Kaaviyam ''Amara Kaaviyam'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Jeeva Shankar and produced by Arya. The film stars Arya's younger brother Sathya and Miya. The movie features a successful soundtrack composed ...

'' (1981) # ''

Ram Lakshman ''Ram Lakshman'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. It was released on 28 February 1981, and remade in Telugu as ''Rama Lakshmanulu'' in the same year. Plot Ram and hi ...

'' (1981) # ''

Sathya Sundharam ''Sathya Sundharam'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Kommineni Seshagiri Rao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Jaiganesh and Suruli Rajan in lead roles. The film had musical score by M S Viswanathan. The film was ...

'' (1981) # ''Srinivasa Kalyanam/Deiva Thirumanangal'' (1981) # '' Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo'' (1981) # ''

Kanneer Pookkal ''Kanneer Pookkal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Vijayan and Sripriya, with Anand, Anumanthu, Vijay Babu, Manorama, Pandari Bai, Rohini and Roopa in supporting roles. Based on th ...

'' (1981) # ''Kulakozhundhu'' (1981) # '' Lorry Driver Rajakannu'' (1981) # '' Maadi Veettu Ezhai'' (1981) # '' Thee'' (1981) # ''

Simla Special Simla Special is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. S. V. Shekher, Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan, Y. G. Mahendran, Manorama are other major stars appearing in this c ...

'' (1982) # ''Kathoduthan Naan Pesuven'' (1982) # '' Oorukku Oru Pillai'' (1982) # ''Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu'' (1982) # '' Sangili'' (1982) # ''

Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai ''Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai'' (''How Many Angles and What View'') is a unreleased Indian Tamil-language film that was completed in 1982. The film was directed by editor B. Lenin, starring Thiagarajan, Sripriya, Suresh and Nalini. Based on ...

'' (1982) # '' Vasandhathil Or Naal'' (1982) # '' Thyagi'' (1982) # '' Savaal'' (1982) # ''

Vazhvey Maayam ''Vaazhvey Maayam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Sripriya. It is a remake of the 1981 Telugu film '' Premabhishekam''. The film was released on 26 Janu ...

'' (1982) # ''

Parvaiyin Marupakkam ''Parvaiyin Marupakkam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K.M.Balakrishnan, starring Vijayakanth. The film explores the concept of hypnotism, and has an ensemble cast including M. N. Nambiar, Sripriya, Sivachandran a ...

'' (1982) # ''

Pagadai Panirendu ''Pagadai Panirendu'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Dhamodharan N., starring Kamal Haasan, Sripriya and Y. G. Mahendran. Kanchana plays as guest role. Plot The film is the story of Anand (Kamal Haasan), a journali ...

'' (1982) # '' Thanikattu Raja'' (1982) # ''Oppantham'' (1983) # ''

Chiranjeevi Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and former politician, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu, as well as some film ...

'' (1984) # ''Kadamai'' (1984) # '' Ninaivugal'' (1984) # ''Shanthi Muhurtham'' (1984) # '' Kudumbam'' (1984) # '' Enakkul Oruvan'' (1984) # ''Irandu Manam'' (1985) # '' Natpu'' (1986) # ''

Kodai Mazhai ''Kodai Mazhai'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Muktha S. Sundar and produced by V. Ramasami. The film stars Vidhyasree, with Lakshmi, Jaishankar and Sripriya in supporting roles. Cast * Sunitha as Vidhya *Lakshmi *Ja ...

'' (1986) # ''

Sigappu Malargal ''Sigappu Malargal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Suresh and Gayatri. Cast *Suresh *Gayatri *Jaishankar *Sripriya * Chandrasekhar *Charle *Senthil Soundtrack Music was composed by ...

'' (1986) # '' Arul Tharum Iyyappan'' (1987) # ''

Kalicharan ''Kalicharan'' is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Premnath, Ajit, Madan Puri and Danny Denzongpa. The film became a box office blockbuster. The film was the direc ...

'' (1988) # '' Namma Ooru Nayagan'' (1988) # ''

Senthoora Poove ''Senthoora Poove'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. R. Devaraj, starring Vijayakanth, Ramki, and Nirosha, while Chandrasekhar, Sripriya, C. L. Anandan, Vijaya Lalitha, Anandaraj, Senthil, and Charle play supporting role ...

'' (1988) # '' Pongi Varum Kaveri'' (1989) # ''

Pathimoonam Number Veedu ''Pathimoonam Number Veedu'', also known as ''13am Number Veedu'', is a 1990 Tamil-language horror film directed by Baby. The film stars Nizhalgal Ravi, Sadhana and Lalitha Kumari. It was released on 15 June 1990 and became a success. The f ...

'' (1990) # ''Enga Ooru Aatukkaran'' (1990) # '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) # '' Kannamoochi Yenada'' (2007)

Malayalam

# ''

Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri ''Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Babu Nanthankode and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Hari (actor), Hari, Raghavan (actor), Raghavan and KPAC Sunny. The fil ...

'' (1975) # ''

Aayiram Janmangal ''Aayiram Janmangal'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. N. Sundaram and produced by Pavamani. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, Sukumari and T. R. Omana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. ...

'' (1976) # '' Anthardaaham'' (1977) # '' Parivarthanam'' (1977) # ''

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum ''Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'' () is a 1979 Indian fantasy film directed by I. V. Sasi based on Aladdin's story from ''One Thousand and One Nights''. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jayabharathi, Sripriya, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri ...

'' (1979) # '' Karthavyam'' (1982) # ''

Anguram ''Anguram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Adoor Manikantan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumaran, KP Ummer and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanath ...

'' (1982) # ''

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. Th ...

'' (1983) # '' Kariyilakkattu Pole'' (1986)

Kannada

# '' Maria My Darling'' (1980) - Maria # '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982) - Sudha # ''

Hasyaratna Ramakrishna ''Hasyaratna Ramakrishna'' ( kn, ಹಾಸ್ಯರತ್ನ ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ ) is a 1982 Indian Kannada language comedy film directed by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Anant Nag in the role of a poet, Ramakrishna. It also features Aarathi ...

'' (1982) - Krishnasaani # ''Maneli Ramanna Beedili Kamanna'' (1983) # '' Karune Illada Kanoonu'' (1983) - Kavitha # ''Matthe Vasantha'' (1983) - Vasantha # ''Nagara Mahime'' (1984) # ''Nagini'' (1991) # ''Preethi Mado Hudugarigella'' (2002) # ''Narada Vijaya'' (2010)

Telugu

# ''Vishali'' (1974) # '' Anthuleni Katha'' (1976) # ''

Chilakamma Cheppindi ''Chilakamma Cheppindi'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Eranki Sharma. The film starred Rajinikanth in his first lead role. The film won the state Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. The film was a rema ...

'' (1977) # '' Aame Katha'' (1977) # ''

Vayasu Pilichindi ''Vayasu Pilichindi'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It is a remake of his own Tamil film ''Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' (1978). The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sripriya and Jayachitra, all reprisin ...

'' (1978) # ''Pottelu Ponnamma'' (1978) # ''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978) # ''Patnavaasam'' (1978) # ''Evvadabba Sommu'' (1979) # '' Amma Evarikaina Amma'' (1979) # ''Hare Krishna Hello Radha'' (1980) # '' Bezawada Bebbuli'' (1983) # ''Maha Yagnam'' (1991) # ''Kongu Chatu Krishnudu'' (1992)

Hindi

# ''Bechara'' (1984)

Short Film

# Yashoda (2020) as Kasthuri (Also director)

As producer

(1979) # Natchathiram (1980)

As director

Voice Artist

Television

# Viduthalai (Director) # Marakka Mudiyuma (Director) # Vikramathithan (Director) # Imsai Arasigal #

Anandham ''Aanandham'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by N. Lingusamy and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani, Rambha, Sneha, Delhi Ganesh ...

as Charulatha/ Muthulashmi (Abhrirami's mother) #

Chinna Papa Periya Papa ''Chinna Papa Periya Papa'' is a Tamil comedy soap opera that aired on Sun TV. The first two seasons were telecast from 2000 to 2006. A Third Season, with the title ''Chinna Papa Periya Papass'', premiered on 15 November 2014 on Sun TV and ai ...

as Chinna Papa Season 1 and Season 2 (ep 1-52)

References

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