Srikanth (actor, born 1968)

Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor 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. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films.

Early life
Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavathi, Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (1946–2020), 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.

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. He has starred in more than 100 Telugu films as a lead. His first hit film as a lead actor was Taj Mahal, which was released in 1995.

Srikanth collaborated with various film directors including: S.V. Krishna Reddy, Krishna Vamsi, Jayanth C. Paranjee, G. Neelakanta Reddy, EVV Satyanarayana and K. Viswanath, to give hits including: Varasudu, Vinodam, Egire Paavurama, Aahvaanam, Maa Nannaki Pelli, Khadgam, Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., Pellam Oorelithe, Evandoi Srivaru, Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi, O Chinnadana, Shankar Dada Zindabad, Operation Duryodhana, Mahatma, and Govindudu Andarivadele.

Awards

 * Nandi Special Jury Award - Mahatma
 * Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award - Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.
 * Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award - Govindudu Andarivadele - Nominated
 * 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