A. Srinath (born 18 July 1973) is an Indian actor and politician. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Thoothukkudi representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He was also an actor and film director in the Tamil cinema industry prior to his political career.
Personal life and career Srinath is the eldest son of Mr. Alnath Fernando, son of Mr. Richard Fernando from Manapad. His grandfather, Mr. Richard Fernando owned and operated a sailing ship (Dhoni) (TN.30 Eric Allnath) in Thoothukudi.
He has been a friend of Tamil actor Vijay since they were in college and has worked with him in several films.
He worked as an assistant director with director Jeeva, who gave him a break as an actor with films like Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007). He is known for his roles in films like Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Maasilamani (2009) and Vettaikkaaran (2009), turned into a director with Muthirai (2009) followed by Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014), starring Santhanam. For his third directorial venture, Leg Piece (2025) starring Yogi Babu in the lead with an ensemble of comedy stars.
In 2026, he contested and won for TVK in Thoothukkudi.
Filmography All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Actor Year Title Role Notes1992 Naalaya Theerpu Vijay's friend 1996 Maanbumigu Maanavan Sundar 2001 12B Bolt Also assistant director2002 Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! Ravi Kadhal Virus Postman 2003 Alai Aathi's friend 2005 Ullam Ketkumae Pathchu 2006 Vattaram Veena's brother 2007 Unnale Unnale Vaithyanathan credited as Vaithyanathan2008 Bheema Guru Singakutty Kathir's friend Santosh Subramaniam Guna Dhaam Dhoom Chinnavar Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar Vaithyanathan 2009 Aadatha Aattamellam Ashok's friend Anandha Tandavam Maasilamani Kathir Eeram Vignesh (Vicky) Vettaikkaaran Valayaapathi 2010 Kutty Arjun's right-hand man Uthamaputhiran David 2011 Vaada Poda Nanbargal Aadu Puli Idhayakanni's friend Rowthiram Ashok Mahaan Kanakku Professor Varatharajan 2012 Manam Kothi Paravai Nayar Etho Seithai Ennai 2013 Karuppampatti Anglee Yaaruda Mahesh Randy 2014 Inga Enna Solluthu Angusam Shiva's friend Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Also director; special appearance 2016 Uyire Uyire Shiva's coworker 2017 Aarambamey Attakasam 2019 Kaaviyyan Bhaskar 2021 Master JD's friend Pazhagiya Naatkal Kaadan Attorney Mathil Sub-inspector 2023 Echo Rajesh Let's Get Married Deepa's husband Moondram Manithan Gautham 2024 Saala Saala's friend 2025 Leg Piece "Pei" Murugesan Sumo Kasa Kasa Asahi Sake Kumki 2 2026 Jana Nayagan Ilyas
Director Muthirai (2009) Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014) Leg Piece (2025)
Television 2007-2008: Kadhalikka Neramillai
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