Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 17, 1943
- Died
- October 16, 1995 (aged 52)
- Birthplace
- Mysore, Karnataka, India
Biography
**Thoogudeepa Srinivas** (born Mysore Srinivas, April 17, 1943 – October 16, 1995) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Kannada cinema. Spanning nearly three decades and appearing in over 200 films, he was one of Sandalwood's most iconic and menacing antagonists, celebrated for his intense screen presence, baritone dialogue delivery, and sharp, calculating villainous personas. Born in Mysuru, he developed a deep passion for theatre during his school days, regularly participating in stage plays. During a college production, he caught the attention of noted theatre and cinema artist M. P. Shankar, who brought him into his theatre troupe. This prompted Srinivas to halt his science degree at St. Philomena's College to pursue acting full-time. He made his cinematic breakthrough in K. S. L. Swamy's 1966 film *Thoogudeepa*. The film's critical and commercial success permanently attached the movie's title to his name, establishing his professional identity as Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Alongside fellow stalwarts like Vajramuni and Dheerendra Gopal, he formed the core pantheon of Kannada cinema's greatest villains throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Srinivas shared an enduring screen rivalry with Dr. Rajkumar, clashing with the superstar in dozens of landmark hits such as *Mayor Muthanna* (1969), *Sipayi Ramu* (1971), *Gandhada Gudi* (1973), *Bangaarada Panjara* (1974), *Mayura* (1975), *Babruvahana* (1977), *Operation Diamond Racket* (1978), *Vasantha Geetha* (1980), *Kaviratna Kalidasa* (1983), and *Aakasmika* (1993). He also stood out as a formidable adversary against Vishnuvardhan, Shankar Nag, and Ambareesh in classics like *Auto Raja* (1980), *Sahasa Simha* (1982), and *Anjada Gandu* (1988). Beyond negative roles, he showcased his dramatic range in pivotal character parts, notably leading the cast in *Ramapurada Ravana* (1984). Married to Meena in 1973, his cinematic legacy continues through his sons: prominent Kannada film star Darshan and filmmaker Dinakar Thoogudeepa. Srinivas passed away in October 1995 at the age of 52, leaving behind an indelible mark on Kannada commercial cinema.
Known For
Filmography
Savyasachi
Movie
Mutthanna
Movie
Kollura Sri Mookambika
Movie
Anuragada Alegalu
Movie
Akasmika
Movie · as Kaatayya "Kaatesh"
Kalyana Rekhe
Movie
Aathma Bandhana
Movie
Jeevana Chaithra
Movie · as Narasimha Rao
Bharjari Gandu
Movie
Veerappan
Movie
Shanti Kranti
Movie
Aralida Hoovugalu
Movie
Ekalavya
Movie
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Movie
Nanjundi Kalyana
Movie
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
Movie
Ranaranga
Movie · as Contractor 'Khota Note' Nagaraj
Anjada Gandu
Movie · as Major Rudrappa
Arjun
Movie
Vijaya Khadga
Movie
Ramanna Shamanna
Movie
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar
Movie
Inspector Kranthikumar
Movie
Bedi
Movie
Anthima Theerpu
Movie
Anand
Movie · as Prajakoogu Editor Narahari
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Movie
Karna
Movie
Africadalli Sheela
Movie
Guri
Movie · as Vishwanath
Bete
Movie
Sathkara
Movie
Matthondu Charithre
Movie
Giri Baale
Movie
Jwalamukhi
Movie · as Ratan Lal
Shabash Vikram
Movie
Devara Mane
Movie
Yaarivanu
Movie
Prachanda Kulla
Movie
Sidilu
Movie
Kalinga Sarpa
Movie
Rowdy Raja
Movie
Mooru Janma
Movie
Ramapurada Ravana
Movie · as Rudra
Benkiya Bale
Movie
Eradu Nakshatragalu
Movie
Chakravyuha
Movie · as Seetharam
Aasha
Movie
Maththe Vasantha
Movie
Bhakta Prahlada
Movie · as Hiranyaksha
Sahasa Simha
Movie · as Peter/Robert
Chalisuva Modagalu
Movie · as Sheela's father
Haalu Jenu
Movie · as Baddi Basappa
Jimmy Gallu
Movie
Khadeema Kallaru
Movie
Nee Nanna Gellalare
Movie
Kalinga
Movie
Vasantha Geetha
Movie
Point Parimala
Movie · as Dharmaprakash Purushottam Rao
Kulla Kulli
Movie · as Gym Trainer
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu
Movie
Driver Hanumanthu
Movie
Auto Raja
Movie · as Bhaskar Rao
Rama Parushurama
Movie
Seetha Ramu
Movie
Huliya Halina Mevu
Movie · as Nadathakka Subbaiah
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Movie · as Harish
Naanobba Kalla
Movie · as Joginder
Vijay Vikram
Movie
Shankar Guru
Movie · as Madan Lal
Operation Diamond Racket
Movie · as Vikram Singh
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Movie · as Robert
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Movie · as Junie
Vasantha Lakshmi
Movie · as Rowdy Chennayya
Sanaadi Appanna
Movie · as Shivaraya
Kittu Puttu
Movie · as Kittu & Puttu's Uncle
Babruvahana
Movie · as Thakshaka
Bhaagyavantharu
Movie · as Gundu Rao
Girikanye
Movie · as Choma
Olavu Geluvu
Movie · as Guest Appearance
Banashankari
Movie
Raja Nanna Raja
Movie · as Balarama
Premada Kanike
Movie · as Ashok
Bahaddur Gandu
Movie · as Senapathi
Badavara Bandhu
Movie · as Photographer
Aparadhi
Movie · as Tony
Kanasu Nanasu
Movie
Mayura
Movie · as Kotwal
Daari Thappida Maga
Movie
Kalla Kulla
Movie · as Sarvottama
Trimurthy
Movie · as Duplicate Sridhar/Kamalakar
Naga Kanye
Movie
Bangarada Panjara
Movie
Bhaktha Kumbara
Movie
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
Movie · as Ravana
Gandhada Gudi
Movie · as Kunju Ahmed
Mooruvare Vajragalu
Movie · as Bhima
Bangarada Kalla
Movie
Bidugade
Movie · as Muniya
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Movie
Sipayi Ramu
Movie · as Mangal Singh
Bhale Huchcha
Movie · as Shivakumar
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Movie · as Rukmi
Mayor Muthanna
Movie · as Sudhakar Rao
Lagnapathrike
Movie
Thoogudeepa
Movie