Shreekumar Ganesh is an Indian actor. He is best known for appearing in Tamil Television Serials such as Anandham (2003–2009), Ahalya (2004–2006), Malargal (2005–2007), Bhantham (2006–2009), Idhayam (2009–2012) and Bommalattam (2012–2016) on Sun TV. He is noted for his leading roles in Sivasakthi (2008–2009), Naanal (2008–2009), Uravugal (2009–2012), Pillai Nila (2012–2014), Thalayanai Pookal (2016–2018), Devathayai Kanden (2017–2018) and Yaardai Nee Mohini (2018–2021). Shreekumar has also appeared in a number of Tamil films.
Personal life Shreekumar Ganesh is the son of popular music director Ganesh, known for being part of the duo Shankar–Ganesh. His mother was a daughter of G.N.Velumani, a renowned Tamil movie producer in later 1950s to 1960s. Shreekumar Ganesh is a close friend of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. Joseph Vijay and Television Serial Actors Sanjeev Venkat and Deepak Dinkar. Shreekumar Ganesh and his co-star Shamitha Shreekumar got married in 2009 and they both have a daughter named Rayna Shreekumar.
Career Shreekumar Ganesh started auditioning and landed supporting comic roles in several Tamil Films such as Bambara Kannaley and television series such as Ahalya (2004–2006), Bhandham (2006–2009), Megala (2007–2010), Sivasakthi (2008–2009) and Rudhra (2008–2009). He starred with Famous Actress Khushbu in the show. He became famous after the serial Sivasakthi where he acted as the son of Renuka / Sabitha Anand. In 2008, he starred in his first leading role in Kalaignar as Naanal serial and starred with Tamil Film actress Sonia Agarwal in the show. It was written and produced by Khushbu. He did another Supporting Character in Sathileelavathi Serial. It was a popular Serial in Kalaignar.
In 2009, Shreekumar Ganesh starred as brief role for nine episode in Sun TV Family serial Uravugal (2009–2012). The same year, he was cast in Sun TV Family Medical serial Idhayam (2009–2012) alongside Seetha, Nithya Das and Sanjeev Venkat. The series was a Super hit success.
In 2012, he played the young father character in Sun TV family serial Pillai Nila (2012–2014) alongside Divya Padmini, Shamitha and Shyam Ganesh. Shree and Shamitha shared the screen space together after marriage. The same year, he was cast in Zee Tamil Romance and Family serial Thulasi (2012–2013) alongside Chandra Lakshman and Sanjeev Venkat. The same year, Shree co-starred alongside Sreeja and Delhi Kumar in Bommalattam (2012–2016), a family serial, where Shree portrayed a negative role with negative shades. It was a successful serial in Sun TV.
In 2013, he played the police officer character in Star Vijay family and romance serial Thayumanavan (2013) alongside Kalyani.
In 2016 he played the brief police inspector character in Vijay 59th action thriller film Theri written and directed by Atlee and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. Shree starred in Zee Tamil family serial Thalayanai Pookal (2016–2018) alongside Nisha Krishnan and Anjali Rao.
After 2016, Shreekumar Ganesh continued his career strongly in both Tamil television drama and Cinema. Soon after Theri, he starred as the lead character Nagarajan in the Zee Tamil serial Thalayanai Pookal (2016–2018), which established him in a fresh generation of serials. Following that, he joined Devathaiyai Kanden (2017–2018) as Vasudevan, but he later exited the show before its conclusion. He then gained widespread recognition for his long-running role as Mutharasan (also called Muthu) in the supernatural thriller Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2017–2021) on Zee Tamil, which crossed over 1200 episodes. During this period, he made several special appearances in other serials, including episodes of Poove Poochudava, Mullum Malarum,Nachiyarpuram, and guest spots in shows like Sathya, Gokulathil Seethai, Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari, Sembaruthi, and Thirumathi Hitler, often reprising his popular character or appearing in Cameo appearance. Alongside television, Shreekumar Ganesh appeared in films throughout these years; after Theri, he played Kesavan in Rangoon (2017), Bharani in RK Nagar (2019), a segment role in the anthology Kasada Tabara (2021), a Black Squad member in the Blockbuster Film Vikram (2022), and He Played a Lead role in Eedattam (2022) Film. He also portrayed Sepoy Michael in the biographical war film Amaran (2024) alongside Sivakarthikeyan.
From 2021, he portrayed Chinrasu in the Sun TV family drama serial Vanathai Pola, remaining with the show until it ended in 2024.
After the conclusion of Vanathai Pola, he made Cameo or Extendend Cameo appearance in several television serials, including the Telugu Television serial Mukkupudaka on Zee Telugu, the Tamil serial Ninaithale Inikkum on Zee Tamil, and Dhanam on Star Vijay.
In November 2025, he joined the Zee Tamil serial Gettimelam as Vetrivel (Vetri), replacing actor Sibbu Suryan in the male lead role, where he continues to act as of 2026. He later made a cameo appearance in the Zee Tamil serial Varisu, reprising his role as Vetri from Gettimelam.
In January 2026, Shreekumar Ganesh announced on his Instagram page that He is part of the Upcoming Tamil horror film Demonte Colony 3. He also played in the Zee Tamil serial Gettimelam as Vetrivel (Vetri).
Television Year Title Role Channel 2001 Soolam Sun TV 2001–2002 Kelunga Mamiyare Neengalum Marumagal Than Sreekanth 2003–2004 Kavyanjali Star Vijay 2004–2006 Kanmani Ahalya Sundar Sun TV 2006–2009 Anandham Raja Priyan "Raja / Priyan" 2006–2007 Malargal Ashok 2006–2009 Bhantham Anand 2006 Viswaroopam (Karma) Rajesh Raj TV 2007 Naanayam II Sun TV 2007–2010 Megala Diwakar "Diwa" 2007 Aaru Maname Aaru Raj TV 2008–2009 Sivasakthi Kannan Sun TV Naanal Rajesh Kalaignar TV Sathileelavathi 2009–2010 Rudhra Bala Zee Tamil 2009–2012 Uravugal Krishnan Annamalai Sun TV Idhayam Shankar 2009 Kana Kaanum KaalangalSpecial Appearance Star Vijay 2009 Alaippayuthe Ganesh Jaya TV 2011–2013 Thulasi Selvaraghavan "Selva" Zee Tamil 2012–2014 Pillai Nila Sekhar Sun TV 2012–2016 Bommalattam Santhosh 2014 Thayumanavan Shree Kumar "Shree" Star Vijay 2015 Bhairavi Special Appearance Sun TV 2016–2018 Thalayanai Pookal Naga Rajan / S.Velraj Zee Tamil 2017 Poove PoochudavaSpecial Appearance 2017–2018 Devathayai Kanden Vasudevan "Vasu" 2018–2021 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Mutharasan "Muthu" 2018 Mullum Malarum Mutharasan "Muthu" (special appearance)2019 Nachiyarpuram2020 Sathya Annamalai IPS / Kaali (special appearance)2020 & 2021 Gokulathil Seethai Mutharasan "Muthu" (special appearance)2021 Ooru Oorla Oru Rajakumari Sembaruthi Karnan (special appearance)Thirumathi Hitler Manohar (special appearance)Oru Oorla Oru RajakumariMutharasan (special appearance)2021–2024Vanathai Pola Chinrasu Sun TV 2022 Mukkupudaka IAS Suresh Babu (special appearance) Zee Telugu 2024 Ninaithale Inikkum Kaalabairavar (special appearance)Zee Tamil 2025Dhanam Ganesha Moorthy (extended special appearance) Star Vijay 2025–2026GettimelamVetrivelZee Tamil 2025 Varisu Vetrivel (special appearance) 2026 Veera Vetrivel (special appearance)
Telefilms Year Title Role Channel 2015 J James "J" Sathiyam TV
Reality shows/live shows Year Title Role Channel 2007 Jodi Number One S2 Contestant Vijay TV Maanada Mayilada Himself (Guest, Episode: 5) Kalaignar 2009 Boys vs Girls Supporting Contestant Vijay TV Namma Veetu Kalyanam Guest Vijay TV 2015 South Indian Cinematographers Association Awards Anchor Sun TV 2017 NanbendaGuestZee Thamizh En Autograph Zee Dance League Contestant 2022 Vanathai Pola Kondattam Himself Sun TV Super Samyal Contestant
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2005 Chinna Soosai 2005 Bambara Kannaley Gunasekar 2008 Saroja Himself Special Appearance in song "Aaja Meri Soniye" 2010 Magane En Marumagane Himself Special Appearance in song "Singampatti" 2016 Theri Shreekumar 2017 Rangoon Kesavan2019 RK Nagar Bharani2021Kasada Thapara An Unnamed Villain's Son Streaming release2022VikramMember of the Black Squad2024AmaranSepoy Michael2025Kadaisi ThottaRakshan2026Demonte Colony 3TBAPost production
Awards and honours YearAwardsCategory Series RoleResultNotes 2009 Tamil Nadu State Television Awards Best Actor Uravugal, Sivasakthi Krishna, Kannan (Left) 2010 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Brother Sivasakthi Kannan (Left) 2012 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Actor Bommalattam Santhosh Best Supporting Actor Pillai Nila Sekhar Best Jodi Pillai Nila Sekhar & Hema Nominated with Divya Padmini Best Son-in-Law Pillai Nila Sekhar 2014 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Actor Bommalattam Santhosh Best JodiBommalattam Santhosh & Bharathi Nominated with Sirija 2015 Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards Best Actor Bommalattam Santhosh 2018Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Actor Male Yaaradi Nee Mohini Mutharasan Favourite Hero Yaaradi Nee Mohini Mutharasan Favourite Pair On-Screen Thalayanai Pookal Nagarajan & Vethavalli Nominated with Anjali Rao 2019 Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Actor Yaaradi Nee Mohini Mutharasan 2022 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Brother Vanathai Pola Chinrasu 2023 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Brother Vanathai Pola Chinrasu
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