Shreekumar
Shreekumar Ganesh (Tamil: ஸ்ரீகுமார் கணேஷ்) is a Tamil television actor. He is best known for playing various roles in Super Hit Serials Anandham (2003–2009), Ahalya (2004–2006), Bhandham (2006–2009), Uravugal (2009–2012), Idhayam (2009–2012) and Bommalattam (2012–2016) on Sun TV (India). He is noted for his leading roles in Naanal (2008–2009), Pillai Nila (2012–2014), Thalayanai Pookal (2016–2018), Devathayai Kanden (2017–2018) and Yaardai Nee Mohini (2018–2021). He has also appeared in a number of Tamil movies.[1][2]
Shreekumar Ganesh | |
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ஸ்ரீகுமார் கணேஷ் | |
Born | Shreekumar Velumani Ganesh 1981 (age 40–41) Pattukottai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Sreeni, Sree, Sri |
Occupation | Television actor, film actor Vanathi Polai |
Years active | 2001–present |
Spouse(s) | Shamitha (m.2009–present) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Shankar–Ganesh (Father) G. N. Velumani (Grandfather) |
Personal life
Shree is the son of popular music director Ganesh, known for being part of the duo Shankar–Ganesh. He is a close friend of Kollywood actor Vijay and TV actors Sanjeev and Deepak Dinkar. Shreekumar and his co-star Shamitha had married in 2009.[3] and they have two children.
Career
Shree started auditioning and landed Supporting comic roles in several Tamil Films such as Bambara Kannaley and television Series such as Ahalya (2004–2006), Bhandham (2006–2009), Megala (2007–2010), Sivasakthi (2008–2009) and Rudhra[4] (2008–2009). He starred with Famous Actress Khushbu in the show. He became famous after the serial Sivasakthi where he acted as the son of Renuka / Sabitha Anand. In 2008, he starred in his first leading role in Kalaignar as Naanal serial and starred with Tamil Film actress Sonia Agarwal in the show. It was written and produced by Khushbu.[5] He did another Supporting Character in Sathileelavathi Serial. It was a popular Serial in Kalaignar.[6]
In 2009, Shree starred as brief role for nine episode in Sun TV Family series Uravugal (2009–2012). The same year, he was cast in Sun TV Family Medical serial Idhayam (2009–2012)[7] alongside Seetha, Nithya Das and Sanjeev. The series was a Super hit success.
In 2012, he played the young father character in Sun TV family serial Pillai Nila (2012–2014) alongside Divya Padmini, Shamitha and Shyam Ganesh. Shree and Shamitha shared the screen space together after marriage. The same year, he was cast in Zee Tamil Romance and Family serial Thulasi (2012–2013) alongside Chandra Lakshman and Sanjeev.[8] The same year, Shree co-starred alongside Sreeja and Delhi Kumar in Bommalattam (2012–2016), a family serial, where Shree portrayed a negative role with negative shades. It was a very successful serial in Sun TV.[9]
In 2013, he played the police officer character in Star Vijay family and Romance serial Thayumanavan (2013) alongside Kalyani.
2016–present: setbacks
In 2016 he played the brief police inspector character in Super Star Vijays 59th action thriller film Theri written and directed by Atlee and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. In 2016, Shree starred in Zee Tamil family serial Thalayanai Pookal (2016–2018) alongside Nisha Krishnan and Anjali Rao.[10]
Filmography
Actor
- Serials
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2001–2004 | Kavyanjali | STAR Vijay | ||
2004–2006 | Kanmani | |||
2004–2006 | Ahalya | Sundar | Sun TV | Negative Role / Supporting Role |
2003–2009 | Anandham | Raja Priyan "Raja / Priyan" | Supporting Role | |
2005–2007 | Malargal | Ashok | ||
2006–2009 | Bhandham | Anand | ||
2007 | Naanayam II | |||
2007-2010 | Megala | Diwakar "Diwa" | ||
2007 | Aaru Maname Aaru | Raj TV | Main role | |
2008–2009 | Sivasakthi | Kannan | Sun TV | |
Rudhra | Bala | Zee Tamil | ||
Naanal | Rajesh | Kalaignar | ||
Sathileelavathi | Supporting Role | |||
2009–2012 | Uravugal | Krishnan "Krishna" | Sun TV | Comedy Role |
Idhayam | Shankar | Villain Role | ||
2009 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | STAR Vijay | Special Appearance | |
2010 | Alaippayuthe | Ganesh | Jaya TV | Supporting Role for Antagonist |
2011–2013 | Thulasi | Selvaraghavan "Selva" | Zee Tamil | Comic Role |
2012–2014 | Pillai Nila | Sekhar | Sun TV | |
2012–2016 | Bommalattam | Santhosh | ||
2014 | Thayumanavan | Shree Kumar "Shree" | STAR Vijay | Supporting Role |
2015 | Bhairavi | Sun TV | Special Appearance as Antagonist | |
2016–2018 | Thalayanai Pookal | Naga Rajan / S.Velraj | Zee Tamil | Villain role |
2017 | Poove Poochudava | Special Appearance | ||
2017–2018 | Devathayai Kanden | Vasudevan "Vasu" | ||
2018–2021 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Mutharasan "Muthu" | ||
2018 | Mullum Malarum | Special Appearance | ||
2019 | Nachiyarpuram | |||
2020 | Sathya | Annamalai IPS / Kaali | ||
2020 & 2021 | Gokulathil Seethai | Mutharasan "Muthu" | ||
2021 | Ooru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | |||
Sembaruthi | Karnan | |||
Thirumathi Hitler | Manohar | |||
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | Mutharasan | |||
2021–Present | Vanathai Pola | Chinrasu | Sun TV | |
- Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Chinna | Soosai | |
2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Gunasekar | |
2008 | Saroja | Special Appearance in song "Aaja Meri Soniye" | |
2010 | Magane En Marumagane | Special Appearance in song "Singampatti" | |
2016 | Theri | Shreekumar | |
2017 | Rangoon | Kesavan | |
2019 | RK Nagar | Bharani | |
2021 | Kasada Thapara | An Unknown Villain's Son | |
2021 | Vikram | ||
- Telefilms
Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Channel |
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2015 | J | ஜே | James "J" | Sathiyam TV |
Reality shows/live shows
Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Channel |
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2007 | Jodi Number One: Season 2 | ஜோடி நம்பர் ஒன் | Contestant | STAR Vijay |
2007 | Maanada Mayilada: Season 1 | மானாட மயிலாட | Himself (Guest, Episode: 5) | Kalaignar |
2009 | Boys vs Girls | பாய்ஸ் vs கேர்ள்ஸ் | Supporting Contestant | STAR Vijay |
2009 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | நம்ம வீட்டு கல்யாணம் | Himself (Guest, Episode: 25) | STAR Vijay |
2015 | South Indian Cinematographers Association Awards | தென்னிந்திய திரைப்பட ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் சங்க விருதுகள் | Anchor | Sun TV |
2017 | Nanbenda | நண்பேன்டா | Himself (Guest Episode: 1) | Zee Thamizh |
2017 | En Autograph | என் ஆட்டோகிராஃப் | Himself (Guest Episode: 39) | Zee Thamizh |
2017 | Zee Dance League | ஜீ டான்ஸ் லீக் | Contestant | Zee Thamizh |
Awards & Honours
Year | Awards | Category | Series | Role | Result | Notes |
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2009 | Tamil Nadu State Television Awards | Best Actor | Uravugal, Sivasakthi | Krishna, Kannan (Left) | Won | |
2010 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Brother | Sivasakthi | Kannan (Left) | Won | |
2012 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Actor | Bommalattam | Santhosh | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actor | Pillai Nila | Sekhar | Nominated | |||
Best Jodi | Pillai Nila | Sekhar & Hema | Nominated | Nominated with Divya Padmini | ||
Best Son-in-Law | Pillai Nila | Sekhar | Nominated | |||
2014 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Actor | Bommalattam | Santhosh | Nominated | |
Best Jodi | Bommalattam | Santhosh & Bharathi | Nominated | Nominated with Sirija | ||
2015 | Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards | Best Actor | Bommalattam | Santhosh | Won | |
2018 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Actor Male | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Mutharasan | Won | |
Favourite Hero | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Mutharasan | Nominated | |||
Favourite Pair On-Screen | Thalayanai Pookal | Nagarajan & Vethavalli | Nominated | Nominated with Anjali Rao (actress) | ||
2019 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Actor | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Mutharasan | Nominated |
References
- "Shreekumar biography". nettv4u.com.
- "Shreekumar Tamil TV Actor". onenov.in.
- "Shanker Ganesh's son marriage Gallery". indiaglitz.com.
- "Kushboo's Rudra Serial in Zee Tamil". extramirchi.com. Retrieved 9 October 2008.
- "Shree Acting with Actress Sonia Agarwal". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- "Tamil TV Serials Sathileelavathi". nettv4u.com.
- "Idhayam Serial on Sun TV". chennailivenews.com. Retrieved 17 May 2009.
- "Tamil TV Serials Thulasi". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- "சன் தொலைக்காட்ச்சியில் பொம்மலாட்டம் தொடர்" (in Tamil). tamil.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- "Thalayanai Pookal serial on Zee Tamil". The Times of India (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 April 2016.