G. Srinivasan (actor)

G. Srinivasan was an Indian film actor, writer, director who predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. He was a supporting and villain actor during the 1970s and 1980s. He has acted over 200 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam. He made his debut as lead villain in P. Bharathiraja's Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979). His wife Choreographer Puliyur Saroja was a popular choreographer during 70's and 80's, 90s. They have their own educational institutions.[1]

G. Srinivasan
Srinivasan
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, Writer, Director
Years active1975–2011
Notable work
Kizhakke Pogum Rail, Puthiya Vaarpugal, Kanni Paruvathile, Ranuva Veeran, Idaya Kovil
Spouse(s)Puliyur Saroja

Film career

He had written eight films and directed three films. He started as an assistant to Adurthi Subba Rao and have worked as an associate to various other directors such as Dada Mirasi and K. Viswanath. He has played villain roles and character roles in over a hundred films, including the Ranuva Veeran in Tamil and the Penmani Aval Kanmani. He has also acted in Malayalam and Telugu.[2]

Family

He married choreographer Puliyar Saroja. Their only son died in a road accident a few years ago.

Arrest

Saroja and Srinivasan run a school called Sathya Matriculation School in Ramamavaram area. Swadhirajan, a 5-year-old boy, collapsed and died in a waste water tank at the school. The police registered the case and investigated. Subsequently, the school founder, actor Srinivasan, was arrested by the police for allegedly negligently shutting down the waste water tank.[3]

Filmography

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1970s
Year Film Role Notes
1975 Aval Oru Kaviyam Debut movie
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail Maruthu
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal Landlord as villain
1979 Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
1979 Kanni Paruvathile
1979 Enippadigal
1979 Nallathoru Kudumbam

1980s
Year Film Role Notes
1980 Poottaatha Poottukkal
1980 Murattu Kaalai
1981 Sattam Oru Iruttarai
1981 Ranuva Veeran
1981 Kadal Meengal
1981 Velichathukku Vanga
1981 Kilinjalgal
1982 Vazhvey Maayam
1982 Paritchaikku Neramaachu
1983 Vellai Roja
1983 Dhooram Adhighamillai
1984 Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984 Pozhuthu Vidinchachu
1985 Padikkadha Pannaiyar
1985 Sri Raghavendrar
1985 Idaya Kovil
1985 Chidambara Rahasiyam
1987 Ival Oru Thodar Kathai
1987 Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai
1987 Manithan
1988 Penmani Aval Kanmani
1988 Paarthal Pasu
1989 Rajadhi Raja
1989 Urimai Geetham
1989 Enne Petha Raasa

1990s
Year Film Role Notes
1990 Raja Enga Raja
1991 Pudhiya Raagam
1992 Kaaval Geetham

2010s
Year Film Role Notes
2005 Ayya (2005 Tamil film)
2010 Nagaram
2011 Venghai Last movie
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References
  1. "G.Sreenivasan". Antru Kanda Mugam. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  2. Kumar, S. R. Ashok (25 December 2010). "Grill Mill: G. Srinivasan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  3. Staff (6 August 2006). "நடன இயக்குநர் புலியூர் சரேஜாவின் கணவர் கைது!". Oneindia (Tamil) (in Tamil). Retrieved 31 January 2020.


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