Srinath
**Narayana Swamy** (born 28 December 1943), widely known by his stage name **Srinath**, is a veteran Indian actor, television presenter, and film producer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. With a prolific career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in hundreds of films and is celebrated for his immensely successful romantic roles during the 1970s, which earned him the endearing moniker "Pranaya Raja" (King of Romance). Born in Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore (present-day Karnataka), to Lalithamma and Ramaswamy Shastry, he was drawn to acting early in his life. He actively participated in amateur theater plays during his youth and practiced cinematography in Bangalore before transitioning to the silver screen. He is the younger brother of the late renowned Kannada theater and film personality C. R. Simha. Srinath made his feature film debut with a minor role in the 1967 film *Lagna Patrike*, but gained his first leading role in *Madhura Milana* (1969). Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he formed one of the most successful on-screen pairings in Kannada cinema with actress Manjula, starring together in a record 35 films. He delivered memorable performances in classic films such as *Shubhamangala* (1975), *Besuge* (1976), *Dharmasere* (1979), *Bangaarada Manushya* (1972), and *Maanasa Sarovara* (1982). His nuanced portrayal of complex characters made him a household name and one of the leading stars of his era. As he transitioned into senior character roles in later decades, Srinath continued to be a prominent figure in the industry, playing supporting roles in contemporary films. Beyond acting in cinema, he found immense success on television, most notably as the host of the hugely popular couples' game show *Adarsha Dampatigalu* on Udaya TV, a channel where he also served as vice-president. His profound contributions to Kannada cinema have been highly decorated. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada) for his performance in *Besuge* and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for *Shri Raghavendra Vaibhava* (1980). In 2003, the Government of Karnataka honored him with the prestigious 'Kalaratna' Award in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the arts. Furthermore, in 2013, he was honored with the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Award for his lifetime achievement to Kannada cinema.
Nagarahavu
Hennina Sedu
Karulina Koogu
(Swamiji)
Idu Saadhya
(Ganesh, the King)
Gaja
(Father of Gaja)
Pavanaganga
(Annayya)
Kakana Kote
Chandra
(Maharaja)
Mayura
(Yuvaraja)
Suryodaya
Tenali Rama
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
Satya In Love
Sye
(Chakri's father)
Kumkuma Bhagya
Mugila Mallige
Eradu Rekhegalu
Yetu Yeduretu
Samayada Gombe
(Military Officer Vinod Kumar)
Shravana Banthu
(Vishwa)
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
(Narada)
Rathasapthami
Mr & Mrs Ramachari
(Venkatesh)
Manasa Sarovara
(Dr. Anand)
Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage
(Manohar Nayak)
Dharmasere
(Maadhu)
Shubhamangala
(Prabhakara / Prabhakara's father)
Kiccha Huccha
Super Boy
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Kurukshetra
(Dhritarashtra)
Annayya
(Manjunathayya)
Ajay
Raam
(Raghunath prasad)
Valmiki
Bangaarada Manushya
(Chakrapani)
Premaloka
(Shashi's father)
Mooruvare Vajragalu
(Kritavarma)
Yaarivanu
(Shridhar)
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Thulasi
Lagnapathrike
(Kashi)
Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu
(Gundanna)
Sharapanjara
(Sudheer, Sathish's Friend)
Kasidre Kailasa
(Gopinath's Secretary)
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
(Narada)
Bhale Huchcha
(Naganna/Nagaraj)
Aparadhi
(Suresh)
Muyyige Muyyi
(Santhosh)
Vasantha Lakshmi
(Ravi)
Kiladi Jodi
(Jaggu)
Putaani Agents 123
(Murali)
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
(Sripathi/Chidambara Swamy)
Point Parimala
(Rajesh)
Ganda Bherunda
(Raju)
Shubhashaya
Dattha
Laali Haadu
Neenandre Ishta
Darshan
(Ramamurthy)
Devara Maga
(Rajashekhar)
Dhum
Annavra Makkalu
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare
Pooja Phala
Kanasugara
Padmavyuha
Sangliyana
Sirivantha
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Rowdy & MLA
Gadibidi Aliya
Indrana Gedda Narendra
Pattanakke Banda Putta
Beda Krishna Ranginata
Sriramachandra
Gange Baare Thunge Baare
Police Matthu Dada
Harakeya Kuri
Jaga Mechida Huduga
(Mohan Rao)
Shruthi
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Nanda Gokula
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Thavarumane Udugore
Shambhavi
Prema Simhasana
Bete
Sidilu
Tony
(Prasad)
Shanti Kranti
(Commissioner of Police (Kannada & Telugu Version))
Driver Hanumanthu
Savathiya Neralu
Pakka Kalla
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Chamundeshwari Mahime
Hudugatada Hudugi
Kanasu Nanasu
Dhanalakshmi
Maagiya Kanasu
Mugdha Manava
Halli Haida
Havina Hejje
Snehada Sankole
Software Ganda
(Manu's father)
Digvijaya
(Gundu Rao)
Nalla
(Preeti's Father)
Poorna Chandra
(Sundar)
Vijaya Khadga
Swasthik
Gajapathi Garvabhanga
(Ananthu Meshtru)
Bharjari Gandu
Saagara Deepa
Geluvina Saradara
Dance Raja Dance
Sri Venkateshwara Mahime
Hasyarathna Ramakrishna
(Krishnadevaraya)
Navathare
Modada Mareyalli
Rishi
Akramana
Hennu Samsarada Kannu
Aralida Hoovugalu
Poorvapara
(Sharada's husband)
Shikari
Naa Ninna Preethisuve
Haddina Kannu
(Vinod)
Rama Parushurama
Ekalavya
Ganda Hendathi
Naa Mecchida Huduga
Chiranjeevi
Baduku Bangaravayitu
Manasella Neene
Weekend With Ramesh
(Himself)