Srikanth

Srikanth, man, what a journey. Born way back in 1939 in India—yeah, that’s pretty much ancient history by today’s standards—he carved out a spot for himself in the wild world of Indian cinema. This dude didn’t just act; he directed too, which is no small feat. You probably know him from “Karunai Ullam,” that 1978 gem with all the emotional punch of a late-night heart-to-heart. And then there’s “Namma Kuzhaindagal” from 1970, which, if you’re into old-school family drama, is basically required viewing. He seriously had a knack for picking roles that stuck with people long after the credits rolled. But wait, the guy was still turning heads decades later in “Kaadhal Konden” (2003), proving he wasn’t about to fade into the background just because some calendar pages turned. His style? Effortless, a little bit old-school, but somehow timeless—like the leather jacket your dad swears by. Chennai was his home base, and, honestly, you can feel the city’s pulse in his work—there’s this raw, grounded vibe that just hits different. He passed away on 12 October 2021 in Chennai, and yeah, that hit the industry hard. Not just another name in the credits; he was one of those actors who made you believe every line, every look. Weirdly comforting, knowing his movies are still out there—like he's still hanging around, sharing stories, making us feel things we didn’t even know we could feel.