Srinivasa Murthy
**Jadalathimmanahalli Srinivasa Murthy** (born 15 May 1949), known simply as **Srinivasa Murthy**, is a veteran Indian actor, television director, and producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. With a prolific career spanning nearly five decades, he is widely celebrated as one of the most reliable, dignified, and enduring character actors in Sandalwood, known for playing authoritative fathers, mentors, and respectable figures. Born in Jadalathimmanahalli in the Kolar district (now Chikkaballapura), Karnataka, Murthy completed his education and initially served in the Survey Department under the Government of Karnataka. However, driven by a deep love for the performing arts, he started his journey as a stage artist, working extensively in both professional and amateur theatre before making a successful transition to the silver screen. He made his feature film debut in 1977 with the critically acclaimed film *Hemavathi*. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, he built a solid reputation as a dependable supporting actor, appearing alongside legendary stars in major classics such as *Huliya Haalina Mevu* (1979), *Guru Shishyaru* (1981), *Keralida Simha* (1981), *Kaviratna Kalidasa* (1983), and *Kanoonige Saval* (1984). His nuanced performances earned him early recognition, including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Naari Swargakke Daari* (1981–82). Expanding his creative footprint behind the camera, Murthy became a producer early in his career, partnering with actor Jai Jagadish to produce hit films such as *Maathru Devo Bhava* and *Thaayigobba Tharlemaga*. He also ventured into direction, helming acclaimed children's films like *Devara Makkalu*, which won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children's Film, as well as popular television serials like *Anna Basavanna* and *Triveni Sangama*. In mainstream cinema, his career experienced a powerful resurgence across decades as he seamlessly transitioned into playing quintessential patriarchal figures. His extensive and celebrated filmography includes memorable roles in *Appu* (2002), *My Autograph* (2006), *Prithvi* (2010), *Aptharakshaka* (2010), *Doddmane Hudga* (2016), and *Natasaarvabhowma* (2019). He achieved massive pan-Indian visibility with his impactful role as the judge in the blockbuster action epics *K.G.F: Chapter 1* (2018) and *K.G.F: Chapter 2* (2022). In recognition of his monumental contributions to Kannada theatre, television, and cinema, he was honored with the prestigious **Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award** by the Government of Karnataka in 2018.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · Veerappan: The Bandit King as
- 2021 · Rajatantra as
- 2019 · Kurukshetra as Dronacharya
- 2018 · K.G.F: Chapter 1 as Narayan
- 2018 · Karshanam as
- 2017 · March 22 as
- 2017 · Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya as
- 2017 · Maasthi Gudi as
- 2016 · Tyson as
- 2015 · Raja Rajendra as Neelakanta Raju's Childhood Friend
- 2014 · Belli as
- 2014 · Bahaddur as
- 2014 · Drishya as
- 2013 · Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga as
- 2013 · CID Eesha as
- 2012 · Narasimha as
- 2011 · Kal Manja as
- 2010 · Aithalakkadi as
- 2010 · Prithvi as Prithvi's Father
- 2010 · School Master as
- 2009 · Gokula as
- 2009 · Gilli as Guru's Father
- 2009 · Yodha as
- 2008 · Paramesha Panwala as
- 2008 · Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu as
- 2008 · Thayi as
- 2007 · Manmatha as
- 2007 · #73, Shantinivasa as
- 2007 · Arasu as Ramanna
- 2006 · Odahuttidavalu as
- 2006 · Ashoka as
- 2005 · Vishnu Sena as
- 2005 · Anna Thangi as Muthayya
- 2005 · Auto Shankar as
- 2005 · Namma Basava as
- 2005 · Valmiki as
- 2005 · Gowramma as
- 2005 · Varsha as
- 2005 · Aadi as
- 2004 · Sardara as Gowda
- 2003 · Mane Magalu as
- 2003 · Vijaya Dashami as
- 2003 · Sri Ram as
- 2003 · Thayi Illada Thabbali as
- 2002 · Appu as Police Head Constable Venkata swamy
- 2002 · Jameendarru as
- 2001 · Ellara Mane Dosenu as Palanamayya a.k.a. Palanthu
- 2001 · Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu as
- 2000 · Karpoorada Gombe as
- 2000 · O Nanna Nalle as
- 2000 · Shriasthu Shubhamasthu as
- 2000 · Preethsu Thappenilla as
- 1999 · O Premave as
- 1999 · Naanu Nanna Hendtheeru as
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Bhama Sathyabhama as
- 1997 · Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi as
- 1997 · Thayi Kotta Seere as
- 1997 · Yuvasakthi as
- 1996 · Gulaabi as
- 1996 · Jeevanadi as
- 1996 · Baalina Jyothi as
- 1996 · Thavarina Thottilu as
- 1996 · Huliya as
- 1996 · Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata as
- 1995 · Samara as
- 1994 · Halunda Tavaru as
- 1994 · Karulina Koogu as
- 1993 · Golibar as
- 1993 · Bhagavan Sri Saibaba as
- 1993 · Kollura Sri Mookambika as Guru Shukracharya
- 1992 · Chaitrada Premanjali as
- 1990 · Bhale Chathura as
- 1990 · Thrinethra as
- 1990 · Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa as King
- 1989 · Manmatha Raja as
- 1989 · Thayigobba Tharle Maga as
- 1989 · Yuddha Kaanda as
- 1988 · Sahasa Veera as
- 1988 · Anjada Gandu as Rajashekar
- 1988 · Mathrudevobhava as
- 1987 · Jeevana Jyothi as
- 1986 · Africadalli Sheela as
- 1985 · Mamatheya Madilu as Anand
- 1984 · Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu as DIG Kuchela
- 1984 · Shapatha as
- 1983 · Bhakta Prahlada as Lord Vishnu/Narasimha
- 1983 · Kaviratna Kalidasa as Bhoja raja
- 1982 · Hosa Belaku as Murthy
- 1982 · Parajitha as
- 1981 · Koodi Baalidare Swarga Sukha as Bhadra
- 1981 · Mane Mane Kathe as
- 1980 · Vasantha Geetha as Ramu
- 1979 · Huliya Halina Mevu as Kalaiah
- 1976 · Aparadhi as