Sreenath

For the cricket player, see Javagal Srinath.

For Kannada actor, see Srinath.

Sreenath
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Born	Sreenath Thoppil Inchora (1956-08-26)26 August 1956 Kuzhur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Died	Kothamangalam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1978–2010
Spouse(s)	Shanthi Krishna (1984–1995) Latha Sreenath (1999– )
Children	Viswajith Sreenath

Sreenath (Malayalam: ശ്രീനാഥ്; August 26, 1956 – April 23, 2010) was a popular Malayalam film and television actor. He acted in many hit films, including Shalini Ente Koottukari, Ithu Njangalude Katha, Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, and Kireedam.

Sreenath was a Shiv Sena candidate from the Attingal Lok Sabha constituency in 2009 Lok Sabha elections.

Personal life

At the start of his film career, he worked with actress Shanthi Krishna in a few hit movies and fell in love during the shoot of Ithu Njangalude Katha. He later married her at Guruvayoor Temple in September 1984. But the marriage didn't work and the two parted ways in September 1995.

He wed again to Latha later. The couple has a son named Viswajith.

Career

Sreenath began his film career in the 1980s, but slowly shifted his focus to television acting although he continued to act in films occasionally. He completed 2 years of acting course at South India Film Chambers.

His popular films include Shalini Ente Koottukari, Ithu Njangalude Katha, Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, Kireedam, and Devaasuram. Sreenath's last film was the 2009's Kerala Cafe, a movie that had 10 short films woven around a common theme.

Sreenath was winner of state award for best TV actor twice.

Death

Sreenath was found dead in a hotel room in Kothamangalam in Kerala on April 23, 2010. Police have not ruled out the possibility of suicide as his wrist was found slashed. He had been in Kothamangalam for the shooting of Malayalam film "Shikar" starring Mohanlal.

Sreenath's younger brother Satyanath held a press meet and said they suspected foul play in his death. Sreenath was shooting for Malayalam film 'Shikar' starring superstar Mohanlal. Satyanath said it was shocking that no one from the sets of 'Shikar' came to attend the funeral and did not even call the actor's family. Meanwhile, reports said the actor was omitted from the film 'Shikar' since he was not a member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said Police have been ordered to probe the death of Sreenath.

Filmography

Malayalam

1. Kerala Cafe (2009) .... (segment "Makal")
2. The Trigger (2007)
3. Bhagavan (2007)
4. Sketch (2007)
5. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) .... Sunny
6. Vasanthamallika (2003) .... Balakrishnan's Father
7. Meghamalhar (2001) .... Bhoominathan
8. Varnnakazhchakal (2000)
9. Agni Sakshi(1999)
10. Vazhunnor (1999) .... Simon
11. Thooval Kottaram (1996) .... Mathew
12. Manthrikam (1995) .... Kernel
13. Saadaram (1995) .... Ravichandra Menon
14. Bali (1995)
15. Achankombathu Amma Varambathu(1990)
16. Devaasuram (1993) .... C. S
17. Chenkol(1993)
18. Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooriyodayam (1993)
19. Ottayadippathakal (1993)
20. Malootty (1992) .... Raghavan
21. Apaaratha(1992)
22. Mathilukal (1990)
23. Nale Ennundenkil (1990)
24. Enquiry (1990)
25. Adikkurippu (1989) .... Raju
26. Kireedam (1989)
27. News (1989) ..... Jeevan
28. VIP (1989)..... Rajendran
29. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)..... Chandran
30. Douthyam(1989).... Shekhar
31. Innale (1989) .... Gafoor
32. Swagatham (1989) ....
33. August 1 (1988) .... Gopi
34. Vicharana (1988) .... Raghuvaran
35. Innaleyude Bakki (1988)
36. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) .... Sunny
37. Kudumba Puranam (1988) .... Sivan
38. Marikkunnila Njan (1988)
39. Moonnam Mura (1988) .... Raju
40. Ezhuthapurangal (1987) .... Sreenivasan
41. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987) .... Murali
42. Irupatham Noottandu (1987) .... Jeevan
43. Thoovanathumbikal (1987) .... Madhavan
44. Jaalakam (1987) .... Anchal Sasi
45. Sarvakalashala (1987) .... Jeevan
46. Vrutham (1987) .... James Chacko
47. Amme Bhagavathi (1987)
48. Nirabedhangal (1987) .... Balan
49. Archanapookkal (1987)
50. Vivahithare Ithile (1986)
51. Bhagavan (1986)
52. Hello My Dear Wrong Number (19846)
53. Oru Yugasandhya(1986)... Karunan
54. Koodum Thedi (1985) .... Jayakumar
55. Ayanam (1985) ..... Joy
56. Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) .....
57. Arodum Parayaruthu (1985)
58. Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985)
59. Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (1985) .... Police Officer
60. Swapnalokam (1984)
61. Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
62. Muthodu Muthu (1984) ....Gopi
63. Itha Innu Muthal (1984) .... Gopi/Jimmy Fernandez
64. Piriyilla Naam (1984) .... Gopi
65. Sandhya Mayangum Neram (1984) .... Mohan
66. Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)
67. Thacholi Thankappan (1984) .... Basheer
68. NH 47 (1984)
69. Sagaram Santham (1983) .... Madan Mohan
70. Belt Mathai (1983) ..... Tony
71. Professor Janaki (1983)
72. Kinginikombu (1983)
73. Eenam (1983)
74. Visa (1983) .... Balan
75. Swapnalokam (1983)
76. Chilanthivala (1982) .... Suresh
77. Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982) .... Raghu
78. Pooviriyum Pulari (1982) ..... Raghu
79. Oothikachiya Ponnu (1981) .... Dr. Samuel
80. Thalam Manassinte Thalam (1981)
81. Attimari (1981) .... Babu
82. Arayannam (1981) .... Vijayan
83. Kalika (1980).... Kariya
84. Sathyam (1980).... Ramakrishna Nair
85. Shalini Ente Koottukari (1978) .... Unnikrishnan

Tamil

• Rail Payanangalil (1981)
• Chinnamul Periamul (1981)
• Kal Vadiyum Pookkal (1983)

serials

• samayam(asianet)
• entemanasaputhi(asianet)

External links

• Sreenath at the Internet Movie Database
• Sreenath at MSI

• http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=7121935&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
• http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3860400