Srinath
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 28, 1943 (age 82)
- Birthplace
- Mysore, Karnataka, India
Biography
**Narayana Swamy** (born 28 December 1943), widely known by his stage name **Srinath**, is a veteran Indian actor, television presenter, and film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. With a prolific career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in hundreds of films and is celebrated for his immensely successful romantic roles during the 1970s, which earned him the endearing moniker "Pranaya Raja" (King of Romance). Born in Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore (present-day Karnataka), to Lalithamma and Ramaswamy Shastry, he was drawn to acting early in his life. He actively participated in amateur theater plays during his youth and practiced cinematography in Bangalore before transitioning to the silver screen. He is the younger brother of the late renowned Kannada theater and film personality C. R. Simha. Srinath made his feature film debut with a minor role in the 1967 film *Lagna Patrike*, but gained his first leading role in *Madhura Milana* (1969). Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he formed one of the most successful on-screen pairings in Kannada cinema with actress Manjula, starring together in a record 35 films. He delivered memorable performances in classic films such as *Shubhamangala* (1975), *Besuge* (1976), *Dharmasere* (1979), *Bangaarada Manushya* (1972), and *Maanasa Sarovara* (1982). His nuanced portrayal of complex characters made him a household name and one of the leading stars of his era. As he transitioned into senior character roles in later decades, Srinath continued to be a prominent figure in the industry, playing supporting roles in contemporary films. Beyond acting in cinema, he found immense success on television, most notably as the host of the hugely popular couples' game show *Adarsha Dampatigalu* on Udaya TV, a channel where he also served as vice-president. His profound contributions to Kannada cinema have been highly decorated. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada) for his performance in *Besuge* and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for *Shri Raghavendra Vaibhava* (1980). In 2003, the Government of Karnataka honored him with the prestigious 'Kalaratna' Award in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the arts. Furthermore, in 2013, he was honored with the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Award for his lifetime achievement to Kannada cinema.
Known For
Filmography
Kurukshetra
Movie · as Dhritarashtra
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Movie
Chandra
Movie · as Maharaja
Mr & Mrs Ramachari
Movie · as Venkatesh
Software Ganda
Movie · as Manu's father
Weekend With Ramesh
TV · as Himself · 2 eps
Kiccha Huccha
Movie
Raam
Movie · as Raghunath prasad
Gaja
Movie · as Father of Gaja
Satya In Love
Movie
Gange Baare Thunge Baare
Movie
Tenali Rama
Movie
Ajay
Movie
Dattha
Movie
Sirivantha
Movie
Sye
Movie · as Chakri's father
Valmiki
Movie
Rishi
Movie
Darshan
Movie · as Ramamurthy
Nalla
Movie · as Preeti's Father
Poorvapara
Movie · as Sharada's husband
Laali Haadu
Movie
Neenandre Ishta
Movie
Nagarahavu
Movie
Dhum
Movie
Manasella Neene
Movie
Kanasugara
Movie
Devara Maga
Movie · as Rajashekhar
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
Movie
Swasthik
Movie
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
Movie
Annavra Makkalu
Movie
Pattanakke Banda Putta
Movie
Geluvina Saradara
Movie
Gadibidi Aliya
Movie
Karulina Koogu
Movie · as Swamiji
Indrana Gedda Narendra
Movie
Beda Krishna Ranginata
Movie
Prema Simhasana
Movie
Saagara Deepa
Movie
Suryodaya
Movie
Kumkuma Bhagya
Movie
Annayya
Movie · as Manjunathayya
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Movie
Jaga Mechida Huduga
Movie · as Mohan Rao
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Movie
Sriramachandra
Movie
Harakeya Kuri
Movie
Shambhavi
Movie
Bharjari Gandu
Movie
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare
Movie
Rowdy & MLA
Movie
Police Matthu Dada
Movie
Thavarumane Udugore
Movie
Shanti Kranti
Movie · as Commissioner of Police (Kannada & Telugu Version)
Navathare
Movie
Modada Mareyalli
Movie
Aralida Hoovugalu
Movie
Shruthi
Movie
Ekalavya
Movie
Idu Saadhya
Movie · as Ganesh, the King
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Movie
Padmavyuha
Movie
Gajapathi Garvabhanga
Movie · as Ananthu Meshtru
Super Boy
Movie
Sangliyana
Movie
Vijaya Khadga
Movie
Sri Venkateshwara Mahime
Movie
Premaloka
Movie · as Shashi's father
Digvijaya
Movie · as Gundu Rao
Poorna Chandra
Movie · as Sundar
Dance Raja Dance
Movie
Rathasapthami
Movie
Bete
Movie
Naa Ninna Preethisuve
Movie
Mugila Mallige
Movie
Eradu Rekhegalu
Movie
Samayada Gombe
Movie · as Military Officer Vinod Kumar
Shravana Banthu
Movie · as Vishwa
Yaarivanu
Movie · as Shridhar
Ganda Bherunda
Movie · as Raju
Pooja Phala
Movie
Sidilu
Movie
Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage
Movie · as Manohar Nayak
Manasa Sarovara
Movie · as Dr. Anand
Tony
Movie · as Prasad
Snehada Sankole
Movie
Hasyarathna Ramakrishna
Movie · as Krishnadevaraya
Hennina Sedu
Movie
Yetu Yeduretu
Movie
Shikari
Movie
Point Parimala
Movie · as Rajesh
Driver Hanumanthu
Movie
Haddina Kannu
Movie · as Vinod
Rama Parushurama
Movie
Dharmasere
Movie · as Maadhu
Putaani Agents 123
Movie · as Murali
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Movie · as Sripathi/Chidambara Swamy
Savathiya Neralu
Movie
Pakka Kalla
Movie
Akramana
Movie
Muyyige Muyyi
Movie · as Santhosh
Vasantha Lakshmi
Movie · as Ravi
Kiladi Jodi
Movie · as Jaggu
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Movie
Halli Haida
Movie
Havina Hejje
Movie
Pavanaganga
Movie · as Annayya
Kakana Kote
Movie
Shubhashaya
Movie
Dhanalakshmi
Movie
Maagiya Kanasu
Movie
Mugdha Manava
Movie
Ganda Hendathi
Movie
Thulasi
Movie
Aparadhi
Movie · as Suresh
Hudugatada Hudugi
Movie
Kanasu Nanasu
Movie
Chiranjeevi
Movie
Baduku Bangaravayitu
Movie
Mayura
Movie · as Yuvaraja
Shubhamangala
Movie · as Prabhakara / Prabhakara's father
Hennu Samsarada Kannu
Movie
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
Movie · as Narada
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Movie
Chamundeshwari Mahime
Movie
Mooruvare Vajragalu
Movie · as Kritavarma
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Movie
Bangaarada Manushya
Movie · as Chakrapani
Bhale Huchcha
Movie · as Naganna/Nagaraj
Nanda Gokula
Movie
Naa Mecchida Huduga
Movie
Sharapanjara
Movie · as Sudheer, Sathish's Friend
Kasidre Kailasa
Movie · as Gopinath's Secretary
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Movie · as Narada
Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu
Movie · as Gundanna
Lagnapathrike
Movie · as Kashi