Mysore Srinivas (17 April 1943 – 16 October 1995), known by his

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Thoogudeepa Srinivas was an Indian actor who appeared in

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and is remembered for his portrayal of negative-shaded characters. He is the father of actor, Darshan and film director Dinakar.

Early life

Srinivas was born to Muniswami and Parvathamma in 1943 as their fourth son. He had eight siblings. He lost his parents at a young age. Right from his childhood days, Srinivas was interested in theatre and cinema and was a regular participant in his school and college

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. During one of these plays, he caught the eye of another theatre artist

M. P. Shankar M. P. Shankar (20 August 1935 – 17 July 2008) was an Indian actor in Kannada cinema. He acted in films like Satya Harishchandra as 'Veera Baahu', Naagarahaavu as 'Pailwan Basanna', '' Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'', ''Ratnamanjari'' etc. He produce ...

, whom he later went on to star with in many

. Srinivas then became a regular member of Shankar's camp and had to discontinue his education during his pursuing of a

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from St. Philomena's College in

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Career

Srinivas made his debut in film in 1966 with K. S. L. Swamy's

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film ''

Thoogudeepa ''Thoogudeepa'' is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy in his directorial debut, and produced by R. G. Keshava Murthy. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi, Narasimharaju and Udaykumar. The film has musical score by ...

''. He was from then on referred to as Thoogudeepa Srinivas. He went on to appear in many other successful films such as ''

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'', ''

Bangaarada Panjara ''Bangaarada Panjara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and L ...

'', ''

Gandhada Gudi ''Gandhada Gudi'' () is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Vijay and produced by M. P. Shankar. Rajkumar in his 150th film portrays an honest forest officer Kumar while Vishnuvardhan plays the antagonist, Anand, t ...

'', ''

Kalla Kulla ''Kalla Kulla'' is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by Shastry Associates. The story is written by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Bhavani and Jayalakshmi. The film ...

'', ''

Vasantha Lakshmi ''Vasantha Lakshmi'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by K. Vittala Kumar, K. V. Honnappa and K. V. Gurunath. The film stars Srinath, Aarathi, Vishnuvardhan and Manjula. The film has musical ...

'' and ''

Sahasa Simha ''Sahasa Simha'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Joe Simon and produced by M. Pandurangan and M. Ramalingam. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Kajal Kiran, Rajya Lakshmi and Vajramuni. The film has music ...

''. He appeared in many films as a villain with Rajkumar as the lead actor and his "partners in crime" included other popular actors such as Vajramuni,

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and

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. Srinivas appeared in an important role in the 1984 film ''Ramapurada Ravana''. He received appreciation for his roles in films such as ''

Sipayi Ramu ''Sipayi Ramu'' is 1972 Indian Kannada language film directed by Y. R. Swamy, based on the novel ''Barale Innu Yamune?'' by Nuggehalli Pankaja. It stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi and Aarathi. The supporting cast includes K. S. Ashwath, Shivaram, V ...

'', ''

Giri Kanye ''Giri Kanye'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel ''Girikannika'' by Bharathisutha. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala and Vajramuni. The film was a musical blockbuster wit ...

'' and ''

Bhagyavantharu ''Bhagyavantharu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava, making his debut. The film featured an ensemble cast including Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Ashok, Balakrishna and Ramakrishna playing the pivotal roles. ...

''.

Personal life

Srinivas married Meena on 15 November 1973 in

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. The couple have three children together — Darshan, Dinakar and Divya. Darshan is a popular actor in

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and Dinakar is a film director. Having been suffering from

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and

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, Srinivas was given a kidney by his wife Meena. However, he died due to a massive

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on 16 October 1995, aged 52.

Partial filmography

* ''

'' (1966) * ''

'' (1969)...Sudhakar * ''

'' (1971)...Mangal Singh * ''

Bhale Huchcha ''Bhale Huchcha'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by Gopal Lakshman. It stars Rajkumar and Aarathi. This film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Dasara Picchodu'' and released in 1973. Cast * Rajkumar a ...

'' (1972)...Shivakumar * ''

'' (1973)...Kunju Ahmed * ''

Bhakta Kumbara ''Bhakta Kumbara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making ...

'' (1974) * ''

Daari Tappida Maga ''Daari Tappida Maga'' () is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film produced and directed by Peketi Sivaram. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana, Aarathi, Manjula and Jayamala with K. S. Ashwath, M. V. Rajamma and Vajramuni in supporting roles and ...

'' (1975) * '' Mayura'' (1975)...Kotwal * ''

Bahaddur Gandu ''Bahaddur Gandu'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Vajramuni. The movie saw a theatrical run of 19 weeks. The story was penned by the celebrated ...

'' (1976) * ''

Badavara Bandhu ''Badavara Bandhu'' is a 1976 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Vijay. It stars Rajkumar and Jayamala. The movie is also notable for the negative character played by K. S. Ashwath.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks and was ...

'' (1976) * ''

'' (1977) * '' Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977)...Shivaraya * ''

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'' (1977)...

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* ''

Singaporenalli Raja Kulla ''Singaporenalli Raja Kulla'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada language action film directed by C. V. Rajendran starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Dwarkish, Lokanath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas in pivotal roles. It was the first Kannada film to be s ...

'' (1978)...Junie * '' Shankar Guru'' (1978)...Madanlal * ''

Operation Diamond Racket ''Operation Diamond Racket'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language action spy thriller film produced and directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan, starring Rajkumar and Padmapriya. The supporting cast features Chandralekha, Vajramuni, Thoogudeepa Sr ...

'' (1978) * ''

Nanobba Kalla ''Nanobba Kalla'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan, and produced by actor Shivaram along with his brother S. Ramanathan (Rashi Brothers). The film stars Rajkumar and Lakshmi. Rajkumar played a dual role ...

''...Joginder * '' Auto Raja'' (1980)...Bhaskar Rao * '' Aarada Gaaya'' (1980) * '' Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu'' (1980) * ''Point Parimala'' (1980)...Dharmaprakash * ''

Mooroovare Vajragalu ''Mooroovare Vajragalu'' () is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. The film stars Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar, Srinath, Jayanthi (actress), Jayanthi, Aarathi and Manjula (Kannada actress), Manjula. Rajkumar played a dual r ...

'' (1982)...Bhima * ''

'' (1982)...Peter * ''

Khadeema Kallaru ''Khadeema Kallaru'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada film directed by Vijay and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Ambareesh, Prabhakar, Jayamala and V. Ravichandran in lead roles. The film is Ravichandran's first film as an actor and second as ...

'' (1982) * ''

Nee Nanna Gellalare ''Nee Nanna Gellalare'' is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Vijay and produced by S.A. Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar and Manjula . Though the movie managed to recover its budget, the movie's performance is considered to be ...

'' (1982) * '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982) * ''

Kaviratna Kalidasa ''Kaviratna Kalidasa'' () is a 1983 Kannada-language historical drama film based on the life of Kālidāsa, a renowned Classical Sanskrit writer of the 4th Century A.D. The film was written and directed by Renuka Sharma and produced by V. S. Go ...

'' (1983) * '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1983)...

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* ''Hosa Theerpu'' (1983) * ''

Kaamana Billu ''Kaamana Billu'' () is a 1983 Indian Kannada language film directed by Chi. Dattaraj. It stars Rajkumar, Anant Nag and Saritha. The film is based on the novel ''Mrigathrushna'' by Ashwini. This climax of the movie inspired a similar sequence ...

'' (1983) * ''

Benkiya Bale ''Benkiya Bale'' () is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao. The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Cast ...

'' (1983) * ''

Apoorva Sangama ''Apoorva Sangama'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar, Shankar Nag and Ambika. The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar. The movie saw a theatrical run of 16 weeks. The film was a rem ...

'' (1984)...Vishwanath * '' Dhruva Thare'' (1985)...Pavan Kumar * '' Ade Kannu'' (1985)...Mahesh * ''

Jwaalamukhi Jwaalamukhi () is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film featured Rajkumar, Gayathri, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, K. S. Ashwath and Mukhyamantri Chandru. The movie is based on a novel of same name by Vija ...

'' (1985)...Ratanlal * ''

Anuraga Aralithu ''Anuraga Aralithu'' () is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language film directed by M. S. Rajashekar. It is based on the Kannada novel ''Anuragada Anthahpura'' written by H. G. Radhadevi. The film was produced by M. S. Puttaswamy. The film stars Rajkum ...

'' (1986) * '' Ondu Muttina Kathe'' (1987)...Bollanna * '' Devatha Manushya'' (1988) * ''

Anjada Gandu ''Anjada Gandu'' () is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film produced by B N Gangadhar under the banner of ANS Productions and written and directed by Renuka Sharma. The film stars Ravichandran and Khushbu in the lead roles alon ...

'' (1988)...Major Rudrappa * '' Ramanna Shamanna'' (1988) * ''

Nanjundi Kalyana ''Nanjundi Kalyana'' () is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film, directed by M. S. Rajashekar, starring newcomers Raghavendra Rajkumar and Malashri, with Girija Lokesh and Sundar Krishna Urs as the lead cast. The film was a majo ...

'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1989)...M. Shivaraj * '' Gandu Sidigundu'' (1991)...Shyam * ''

Halli Meshtru ''Halli Meshtru'' () is a 1992 Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Mohan-Manju. The film starred Ravichandran, Bindiya and Tara in key roles with Balakrishna, Thoogudeepa Srinivas and Silk Smitha playing supporting roles. The ...

'' (1992) * ''

Jeevana Chaitra ''Jeevana Chaitra'' () is a 1992 Indian Kannada language film directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar and Madhavi. It marked the re-entry of Rajkumar in films after a hiatus of 3 years, and was an instant hit. The film is based o ...

'' (1992)...Narasinga Raya * '' Kanasina Rani'' (1992) * ''

Aakasmika ''Aakasmika'' () is a 1993 Indian Kannada language action thriller film directed by T. S. Nagabharana. The film stars Rajkumar, Geetha and Madhavi. The film was based on Ta Ra Su's trilogy ''Aakasmika – Aparadhi – Parinama'' thereby beco ...

'' (1993)...Kaatayya "Kaatesh" * ''

Ananda Jyothi ''Ananda Jyothi'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Chi. Datta Raj and based on the novel ''Maangalya Maale'' by Kakolu Saroja Rao. The film starred Shiva Rajkumar and Sudharani. The film had a musical score by V ...

'' (1993) * ''

Kalyana Rekhe ''Kalyana Rekhe'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language film directed by M. S. Rajashekar and produced by M. Sadanand under the banner Yamini Pictures. The film stars Malashri and Shashikumar. The supporting cast features Shubha, K. S. Ashwath, T ...

'' (1993)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Srinivas, Thoogudeepa Indian male film actors Male actors in Kannada cinema 1943 births 1995 deaths 20th-century Indian male actors