Sripriya is an Indian former 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

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, a political party founded by

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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 who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 170 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, ...

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

, and

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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 ''Aval Appadithan'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. Rudraiah in his directorial debut, and co-written by him with Somasundareshwar. The film was produced by Rudhraiya in association with the M.G.R. Government Fil ...

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 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, 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.

Tamil

# ''Murugan Kaatiya Vazhi'' (1974) # ''

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The lead role was played by Sujatha in her first Tamil film, which was also her first starring role. Kamal Haasan, Vijayakumar, ...

'' (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, Sasikumar, Kamal Haasan and Thengai Srinivasan play supporting roles. It was a remake of the director's ...

'' (1974) # '' Pattikkaattu Raja'' (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 Production The film directed by ...

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

Paattum Bharathamum ''Paattum Bharathamum'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language musical dance film, directed and produced by P. Madhavan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Sripriya and Vijayakumar. It was released on 6 December 1975. Plot Shanmugasu ...

'' (1975) # '' Aan Pillai Singam'' (1975) # '' Mogam Muppadhu Varusham'' (1976) # '' Dasavatharam'' (1976) # ''Nee Oru Maharani'' (1976) # '' Mayor Meenakshi'' (1976) # ''Santhathi'' (1976) # '' Paalooti 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 The lambs and tigers game, locally referred as the game of goats and tigers (, , ), is a strategic, two-player (or 2 teams) leopard hunt game that is played in south India. The game is asymmetric in that one player controls three tigers and the ...

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

Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu ''Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sripriya and Jayachitra. It focuses on two women falling in love with the same man. ...

'' (1978) # ''

Mangudi Minor ''Mangudi Minor'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. C. Guhanathan. 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 written, produced and directed by T. N. Balu. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya, while Sathyaraj made his screen debut. It was released on 14 July 1978 and became a suc ...

'' (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, ...

'' (1978) # ''

'' (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) # ''Suprabadham'' (1979) # '' Velum Mayilum Thunai'' (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'' (1979) # '' Thirisoolam'' (1979) # '' Billa'' (1980) # '' Pollathavan'' (1980) # '' Natchathiram'' (1980) # ''

Avan Aval Adhu ''Avan Aval Adhu'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Visu. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi, Sripriya and Thengai Srinivasan. Dealing with the then-groundbre ...

'' (1980) # '' Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal'' (1980) # ''Oru Marathu Paravaigal'' (1980) # '' Maria My Darling'' (1980) # '' Ratha Paasam'' (1980) # ''

Soundaryame Varuga Varuga ''Soundaryame Varuga Varuga'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Sridhar. The film stars Sivachandran, Sathaar, Sripriya and Rati. It was released on 15 January 1980. Plot Cast * Sivachandran * Sathaar ...

'' (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 compo ...

'' (1981) # '' Ram Lakshman'' (1981) # '' Sathya Sundharam'' (1981) # ''Srinivasa Kalyanam/Deiva Thirumanangal'' (1981) # ''

Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo ''Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Pratap Pothen and Sripriya. It is based on Sujatha's novel of the same name. The film was released on 14 August 1981. Plot ...

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

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'' (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 and Manorama appear in supporting roles. It was ...

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

Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai ''Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai'' () is an unreleased Indian Tamil-language film that was completed in 1983. It was directed and edited by B. Lenin, photographed by his brother B. Kannan, starring Thiagarajan, Sripriya, Suresh and Nalini. Base ...

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

Thyagi ''Thyagi'' ( ) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by G. Hanumantharao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Major Sundarrajan and V. S. Raghavan. It is a remake of the 1981 Kannada film ...

'' (1982) # '' Savaal'' (1982) # ''

Vazhvey Maayam ''Vaazhvey Maayam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Kamal Haasan Parthasarathy Srinivasan (born 7 November 1954), known professionally as Kamal Haasan, is an Indian actor, filmm ...

'' (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 ...

'' (1982) # ''

Pagadai Panirendu ''Pagadai Panirendu'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language martial arts film directed by Dhamodharan N., starring Kamal Haasan, Sripriya and Y. G. Mahendran. Kanchana plays a guest role. The film was released on 14 November 1982. Plot The fi ...

'' (1982) # ''

Thanikattu Raja ''Thanikattu Raja'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan, and Produced by D. Ramanaidu. It stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Sripriya, with Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, Sathyakala and Y. G. Mahendra ...

'' (1982) # ''Oppantham'' (1983) # ''

Chiranjeevi Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, philanthropist and former politician known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most succe ...

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

Natpu ''Natpu'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan and written by Vairamuthu. The film is based on a novel by Vairamuthu that was serialised in ''Kumudam''. It stars Karthik, Sripriya, Radha Ravi and Senthil. The film was re ...

'' (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. It was released on 26 September 1986. ...

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

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

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

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

'' (1988) # '' Pongi Varum Kaveri'' (1989) # '' Pathimoonam Number Veedu'' (1990) # ''Enga Ooru Aatukkaran'' (1990) # '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) # ''

Kannamoochi Yenada ''Kannamoochi Yenada?'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by V. Priya. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sandhya, Sathyaraj and Radhika Sarathkumar, with Sripriya, Radha Ravi and Manobala in suppor ...

'' (2007)

Malayalam

# '' Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri '' (1975) # '' Aayiram Janmangal'' (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 and Sripriya, with Gemini Ganesan ...

'' (1979) # '' Karthavyam'' (1982) # '' Anguram'' (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'' ...

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

Kannada

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

Hasyaratna Ramakrishna ''Hasyaratna Ramakrishna'' () 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, Manjula, Sripriya and Srinath in the pivotal roles. The ...

'' (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) # '' Chittemma Chilakamma'' (1975) # ''

Anthuleni Katha ''Anthuleni Katha'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada, with Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Rajinikanth and Sripriya in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played a cameo. The film is a remake of the ...

'' (1976) # '' Chilakamma Cheppindi'' (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 repris ...

'' (1978) # ''Pottelu Ponnamma'' (1978) # ''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978) – Ganga # '' Patnavasam'' (1978) – Malli # ''Evvadabba Sommu'' (1979) # ''Donga Dora'' (1979) # '' Amma Evarikaina Amma'' (1979) # ''Captain Krishna'' (1979) # ''Hare Krishna Hello Radha'' (1980) # '' Bezawada Bebbuli'' (1983) # ''Maha Yagnam'' (1991) # ''Konguchaatu Krishnudu'' (1993)

Hindi

# ''Bechara'' (1984) #

As director

As producer

# ''

'' (1979) # '' Natchathiram'' (1980) # ''Papanasam'' (2015)

Voice Artist

Television

# ''Viduthalai'' # ''Marakka Mudiyuma'' # ''Vikramathithan'' # ''Imsai Arasigal'' #

Anandham ''Aanandham'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written and directed by N. Lingusamy in his directoral debut and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani, Ram ...

as Charulatha/ Muthulashmi (Abhrirami's mother) # ''

Chinna Papa Periya Papa ''Chinna Papa Periya Papa'' is an Indian-Tamil language, Tamil language sitcom television series that aired on Sun TV (India), Sun TV. Over eighteen years, Chinna Papa Periya Papa has rolled out four seasons. The first season was premiered on ...

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

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