Shreekumar Ganesh is an Indian Tamil television actor. He is best known for playing various roles in serials like Anandham (2003–2009), Ahalya (2004–2006), Malargal (2005–2007), Bhantham (2006–2009), Idhayam (2009–2012) and Bommalattam (2012–2016) on Sun TV. He is noted for his leading roles in Sivasakthi (2008–2009), Naanal (2008–2009), Uravugal (2009–2012), Pillai Nila (2012–2014), Thalayanai Pookal (2016–2018), Devathayai Kanden (2017–2018) & Yaardai Nee Mohini (2018–2021). He has also appeared in a number of Tamil movies.[1][2]
Shreekumar Ganesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shreekumar Velumani Ganesh |
| Other names | Sreeni, Sree, Sri |
| Occupation(s) | Television actor, film actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shamitha (m.2009–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Shankar–Ganesh (Father) G. N. Velumani (Grandfather) |
Personal life
editShree is the son of popular music director Ganesh, known for being part of the duo Shankar–Ganesh. His mother was a daughter of G.N.Velumani, a renowned Tamil movie producer in later 1950s to 1960s. Shree 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 one daughter.
Career
editShree 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.
2016–2018: setbacks
editIn 2016 he played the brief police inspector character in 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]
Television
editSerials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Soolam | Sun TV | |
| 2001–2002 | Kelunga Mamiyare Neengalum Marumagal Than | Sreekanth | |
| 2003–2004 | Kavyanjali | Star Vijay | |
| 2004–2006 | Kanmani | ||
| Ahalya | Sundar | Sun TV | |
| 2006–2009 | Anandham | Raja Priyan "Raja / Priyan" | |
| 2006–2007 | Malargal | Ashok | |
| 2006–2009 | Bhantham | Anand | |
| 2006 | Viswaroopam (Karma) | Rajesh | Raj TV |
| 2007 | Naanayam II | Sun TV | |
| 2007–2010 | Megala | Diwakar "Diwa" | |
| 2007 | Aaru Maname Aaru | Raj TV | |
| 2008–2009 | Sivasakthi | Kannan | Sun TV |
| Naanal | Rajesh | Kalaignar TV | |
| Sathileelavathi | |||
| 2009–2010 | Rudhra | Bala | Zee Tamil |
| 2009–2012 | Uravugal | Krishnan "Krishna" | Sun TV |
| Idhayam | Shankar | ||
| 2009 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Special Appearance | Star Vijay |
| 2009 | Alaippayuthe | Ganesh | Jaya TV |
| 2011–2013 | Thulasi | Selvaraghavan "Selva" | Zee Tamil |
| 2012–2014 | Pillai Nila | Sekhar | Sun TV |
| 2012–2016 | Bommalattam | Santhosh | |
| 2014 | Thayumanavan | Shree Kumar "Shree" | Star Vijay |
| 2015 | Bhairavi | Special Appearance | Sun TV |
| 2016–2018 | Thalayanai Pookal | Naga Rajan / S.Velraj | Zee Tamil |
| 2017 | Poove Poochudava | Special Appearance | |
| 2017–2018 | Devathayai Kanden | Vasudevan "Vasu" | |
| 2018–2021 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Mutharasan "Muthu" | |
| 2018 | Mullum Malarum | Mutharasan "Muthu" (Special Appearance) | |
| 2019 | Nachiyarpuram | ||
| 2020 | Sathya | Annamalai IPS / Kaali (Special Appearance) | |
| 2020 & 2021 | Gokulathil Seethai | Mutharasan "Muthu" (Special Appearance) | |
| 2021 | Ooru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | ||
| Sembaruthi | Karnan (Special Appearance) | ||
| Thirumathi Hitler | Manohar (Special Appearance) | ||
| Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | Mutharasan (Special Appearance) | ||
| 2021–2024 | Vanathai Pola | Chinrasu | Sun TV |
| 2022 | Mukkupadaka | IAS Suresh Babu (Special Appearance) | Zee Telugu |
| 2024 | Ninaithale Innikkum | Kaalabairavar (Special Appearance) | Zee Tamil |
Telefilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | J | James "J" | Sathiyam TV |
Reality shows/live shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jodi Number One S2 | Contestant | Vijay TV |
| Maanada Mayilada | Himself (Guest, Episode: 5) | Kalaignar | |
| 2009 | Boys vs Girls | Supporting Contestant | Vijay TV |
| Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Guest | Vijay TV | |
| 2015 | South Indian Cinematographers Association Awards | Anchor | Sun TV |
| 2017 | Nanbenda | Guest | Zee Thamizh |
| En Autograph | |||
| Zee Dance League | Contestant | ||
| 2022 | Vanathai Pola Kondattam | Himself | Sun TV |
| Super Samyal | Contestant |
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chinna | Soosai | |
| 2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Gunasekar | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Himself | Special Appearance in song "Aaja Meri Soniye" |
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | Himself | Special Appearance in song "Singampatti" |
| 2016 | Theri | Shreekumar | |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Kesavan | |
| 2019 | RK Nagar | Bharani | |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | An Unknown Villain's Son | |
| 2022 | Vikram | Member of the Black Squad | |
| 2024 | Amaran | Michael | [11] |
Awards and honours
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Series | Role | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 2019 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Actor | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Mutharasan | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Brother | Vanathai Pola | Chinrasu | Won | |
| 2023 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Brother | Vanathai Pola | Chinrasu | Won |
References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ மு.இந்துமதி,அ.பாலாஜி (21 October 2024). "Sivakarthikeyan, `தயவுசெஞ்சு பாடிடாத'னு சொல்லிட்டாரு! - Umair & Shreekumar | Amaran Team Interview". www.vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). Retrieved 28 October 2024.