Srimurali

Srimurali
Born 17 December 1981
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other names Sriimurali, Murali
Occupation Actor
Spouse(s) Vidya (m. 2008)
Children 2
Parent(s) S. A. Chinne Gowda (Father)
Relatives Vijay Raghavendra (brother)

Srimurali (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀಮುರಳಿ; born 17 December 1981),[1] also known by names Murali or Sriimurali,[2] is a Kannada film actor who acted in movies such as Chandra Chakori, Kanti, Chanda Banda, and others. He also acted in a Telugu film Yagna and a Malayalam film Mangalapuram.[3][4] His major break came in 2014 released film Ugramm.

Personal life

Srimurali is the son of Kannada film producer S. A. Chinne Gowda and younger brother of actor Vijay Raghavendra. He married Vidya, his girlfriend and daughter of hotelier Ramesh, on May 11, 2008.[3][5][6]

Career

Srimurali debuted in films with Chandra Chakori in 2003, which was a hit. He then appeared in films like Kanti, Yashwant and Preethigaagi which did not perform at the box-office. In 2008, he appeared in Minchina Ota produced by his father, alongwith his brother Vijay Raghavendra.[3][4][4] He also takes care of production responsibilities of his family banner Sowbhagya Pictures, under which several films produced by his father were made such as Sevanthi Sevanthi and Ganesha Mathe Bandha.[7]

His first release of 2014 was Ugramm, an action-drama film in which he played the role of Agastya, a mechanic who helps Nithya (played by Haripriya) from being caught alive by goons. The film received positive reviews from critics and his performance was praised.[2][8]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2003 Chandra Chakori Debut film
2004 Kanti Kanti Winner, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
2005 Yeshwanth Yeshwanth
2005 Siddu Siddu
2005 Shambu
2006 Gopi Gopi
2007 Preethigaagi
2008 Minchina Ota Bhadra
2009 Shivamani Shivamani
2009 Srihari
2009 Yagna
2010 Sihi Gaali
2010 Sri Harikathe Hari
2011 Hare Rama Hare Krishna
2011 Mangalapuram Malayalam film
2012 Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri
2013 Loosegalu Kabira
2013 Bhajarangi Special appearance
2014 Ugramm Agastya
2015 Murari
2015 Rathaavara Filming

References

  1. "Srimurali's magnanimous cake". The Times of India. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Shaping rage into strength". Deccan Herald. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Kannada Actor Murali". general.kimom.com. January 13, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Sri Murali - Filmography". popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  5. "Murali to marry girlfriend Vidya". bangalore365.com. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  6. "Murali to marry". indiaglitz.com. January 25, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  7. "Love Cinema and Make it - Srimurali". supergoodmovies.com. August 7, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  8. "A Grand Avatar of Sri Murali in 'Ugramm'". The New Indian Express. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

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