Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films. He has appeared in more than 140 films.
He has received one state Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like Swarabhishekam, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film Virodhi premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. Sri Rama Rajyam also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011.
Early life Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavathi, Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh to Gangavathi. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad and moved to Chennai to pursue a career in films.
Personal life Srikanth married Ooha on 20 January 1997, and has two sons, Roshan and Rohan and a daughter, Medha. The family lives in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.Srikanth Biography, Srikanth Profile, Biography of Srikanth, Srikanth Information.. AP Entertainment News. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.Stars : Star Interviews : MEKA SRIKANTH. Telugucinema.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-26.
Career In 1990, Srikanth joined Madhu Film and TV Institute of Acting in Hyderabad and completed a one-year course in acting. His first film People's Encounter was released in 1991. Srikanth played minor roles as a villain and supporting artiste early in his career. He became a lead actor with the film One by Two (1993).
Srikanth collaborated with various film directors including: S.V. Krishna Reddy, Krishna Vamsi, Jayanth C. Paranjee, G. Neelakanta Reddy, EVV Satyanarayana, K. Raghavendra Rao, K. Viswanath, to give hits including: Varasudu (1993), Pelli Sandadi (1996), Vinodam (1996), Egire Paavurama (1997), Aahwanam (1997), Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997), Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi (2000), O Chinnadana (2002), Khadgam (2002), Pellam Oorelithe (2003), Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004), Evandoi Srivaru (2006), Operation Duryodhana (2007), Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007), Mahatma (2009) and Govindudu Andarivadele (2014). He has starred in more than 100 Telugu films as a lead.
In Sri Rama Rajyam (2011), Srikanth has done the role of Lakshmana this film will be a feather in his cap.
Srikanth who has acted in Kannada, Malayalam films before is making his Tamil film debut with Varisu (2023). In 2026, he appeared in the Telugu courtroom series ZEE5 Original Objection, My Lord!.
Filmography Telugu films
Year Title Role Notes Ref.1991 People's Encounter Naxalite Madhura Nagarilo Sattiraju 1992 Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi Veerababu Pellam Chepithe Vinali Chinna President Gari Pellam Narendra 1993 Jeevitame Oka Cinema Aasayam Student Ratha Saradhi Ramineedu Varasudu Vamsi Kondapalli Raja Srikanth Rowdy Annayya Gopi Donga Alludu Giri Abbaigaru Murari Rajeswari Kalyanam Bhavani's brother Rowdy Gaari Teacher Dorababu Chinna Alludu Srikanth One By Two Balaji Debut as lead actor1994 Donga Rascal Srikanth Nyaya Rakshana Aame Anjineelu 1995 Love Game Raghu Ghatotkachudu Arjuna Patabasti Ajay Taj Mahal Amar 25th Film Ooriki Monagaadu Rambabu Simha Garjana Teja 1996 Pelli Sandadi Vijay Krishna Kuthuru Srikanth Vetagadu Inspector Kiran Once More Sitaram Prema Prayanam Sanjay Vinodam Raja 1997 Thaali Bose Babu Egire Paavurama Balu Aahvaanam Ravi Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam Taraka Ramudu Ramudu Hello I Love You Revanth Maa Nannaku Pelli Balaraju 1998 Ooyala Raja Nidhi Srikanth Pandaga Anand Gilli Kajjalu Suresh Kanyadanam Niwas Suprabhatam Gopala Krishna Chandralekha Himself Guest appearance Gamyam Kamal Subhalekhalu Sri Aayanagaru Madhu 1999 Manikyam Manikyam 50th Film English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu Sambasiva Rao "Samba" Manasulo Maata Vasanth Anaganaga Oka Ammai Vishnu Pilla Nachindi Dattu Panchadara Chilaka Murali Preyasi Rave Vamsi 2000 Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi Ravi Chala Bagundi Vamsi Choosoddaam Randi Bhimavaram Buchi Babu Ninne Premistha Kalyan Ammo! Okato Tareekhu Pattabhi Devullu Lord Srirama Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa Venkatesa Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam Vamsi 2001 Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi Jagadesh Deevinchandi Siva Kalisi Naduddam Krishna Naa Manasistha Raa Shankar Prema Sandadi Krishna Darling Darling Chinni 2002 O Chinnadana Rajesh / Narasimha Aaduthu Paaduthu Gopi Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu Kappaganthula Ramesh Khadgam A.C.P. Radha Krishna 2003 Pellam Oorelithe Vivek Ottesi Cheputunna Surya Donga Ramudu and Party Ramakrishna 75th Film Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli Viswa Nenu Pelliki Ready Gopikrishna Neeke Manasichaanu Vivek 2004 Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari Sukumar Letha Manasulu Raju Swarabhishekam Srirangam Ranga Chary Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. Any Time Murder "ATM" 2005 Sankranthi Vishnu Radha Gopalam Gopalam Soggadu Himself Cameo appearance Kanchanamala Cable TV Sudarshanam 2006 Sarada Saradaga Raghava Evandoi Srivaru Surya Mayajalam Vamsi Sri Krishna 2006 Takhada Ramakrishna Aadi Lakshmi Aadi / Shankar 2007 Operation Duryadhona Mahesh / Bhagavanthudu Shankar Dada Zindabad Any Time Murder "ATM" Yamagola Malli Modalayindi Yuva Yama Dharma Raju 2008 Michael Madana Kamaraju Madan Nagaram Right Kousalya Supraja Rama Sriram 2009 Mahatma Dasu 100th film A Aa E Ee Chandram 2010 Ranga The Donga Ranga, Bhavani Prasad Dual role2011 Dushasana Mahesh / Common Man Virodhi Jayadev Also producer Sri Rama Rajyam Lakshmana 2012 All the Best Ravi Shirdi Sai Dasaganu Lucky Lakshmi Narayana Also playback singer Devaraya Sri Krishnadevaraya, Dorababu Dual role2013 Sevakudu Surya Shatruvu Shankar Shadow A.C.P. Pratap 2014 Kshatriya Surya Malligadu Marriage Bureau Malli Veta Jagan Govindudu Andarivadele Bangari 2015 Dhee Ante Dhee Radha Krishna Veediki Dookudekkuva Kranthi 2016 Terror Vijay Sarrainodu Sripati Mental Durga Prasad 2017 Yuddham Sharanam Nayak 2018 Raa Raa Raj Kiran 125th Film Operation 2019 Uma Shankar 2019 Marshal Sivaji 2021Jai Sena Idhe Maa Katha Mahendra Telangana Devudu Vijay Dev Akhanda Varadarajulu 2022 Kothala Rayudu Ajay Son of IndiaMahendra Bhupati2023Hunt Mohan Bhargav Skanda Rudrakanti Ramakrishna Raju Kota Bommali PS Chintada Rama Krishna 2024Devara: Part 1 Rayappa2025Game ChangerBobbili SathyamurthyArjun Son Of VyjayanthiPrakash2026Mister Middle ClassVenkataramana
Films in other languages Year Title Role LanguageNotes 1993 Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku Mohan Kannada 2007 Ugadi Arjun 2017 Villain Felix D. Vincent Malayalam 2018 The Villain Raja Kannada 2022 James Vijay Gayakwad 2023 Varisu Jai Rajendran Tamil
Television YearTitleRoleNetwork2020 Chadarangam Pemmasani Gangadhar Rao ZEE5 Shootout at Alair IG Praveen Chand 2026Objection, My Lord!Notary Parashuram
Awards Nandi Special Jury Award - Mahatma Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award - Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) - Sarrainodu 15th Santhosham Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) - Sarrainodu SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) - Akhanda
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