Srinagara Kitty
Born
Krishna

(1977-07-08) 8 July 1977
Bangalore, India
OccupationActor
SpouseBhavana Belagere

Krishna (born 8 July 1977) known by his stage name Srinagara Kitty (Credited as abhay in a tamil film), is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada television series and films. He started off as a child artist working in a host of television serialized dramas before making his film debut in 2003 in small supporting roles.

His first major film as a lead actor was Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008) which opened to positive reviews with his performance being noted. Following this, he featured in many feature films, notably Mathe Mungaru (2010), Savaari (2009), Hudugaru (2011) and Sanju Weds Geetha (2011). The success of these films established him as one of the leading actors in Kannada cinema.[1]

Family and early background

Kitty comes from a joint family where he is the last child born to his parents. He is married to TV producer Bhavana Belegere and is the son-in-law of noted writer, journalist and TV Presenter Ravi Belagere.

Career

Television

He started his career early as a Child artist with TV serials like – Malanadina Chitragalu, Doddamane, Kandana Kavya among many others. During this time, he was even active in stage plays and acted in plays like Kaadu, Kappe Bhavi Nakshatra, Akka, Namma Nimmagalobba, Sanje Mallige.

Post his education, he starred TV serials for ETV, Udaya and Suvarna – prominent among them being, Chandrika, Preethigagi, Ananda Sagara, Mane Mane Kathe and Bhoomi.

Films

Kitty made his debut in films with the 2003 Kannada film Chandra Chakori, in which he appeared in a negative role. He then appeared in negative roles with films like Gowdru, Love Story, Aadhi, Ayya and Vishnusene most of which releases in the year 2005.

He made his debut in a lead role in Giri and followed it with Inthi Ninna Preethiya which gave him stardom. He then appeared in Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara, Janumada Gelathi, Mathe Mungaru, Savaari, Male Barali Manju Irali, Swayamvara, Sanju Weds Geetha and Hudugaru, all of which saw moderate success with Sanju Weds Geetha and Hudugaru seeing success at the box-office. His performance in Savaari won him the Filmfare Special Jury Award.[2]

Gifted with a great baritone, Kitty has also lent his voice for the character of Lord Ram in a radio programme titled Radio Ramayana which is aired on Fever 104 FM, Bangalore.

In 2014, Kitty appeared in a triple role in the film Bahuparak[3] and also sang the song "Simple Preethige" for the film.[4]

Awards and accolades

Filmography

As actor

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2003Chandra ChakoriMahesh
2004Abbabba Entha Huduga
2004GowdruNanjunda
2005Ayya
2005Aadi
2005GiriGiri
2005Love Story
2005Vishnu SenaGopi
2006Iruvar MattumAzhaguTamil film
Credited as Abhay
2008Inthi Ninna PreethiyaRajeevaCredited as Krishna
2008Janumada GelathiGowri Shankar
2009SavaariGaali SeenuFilmfare Special Award – South
2009Olave Jeevana LekkachaaraBalachandra "Balu"
2009Male Barali Manju IraliVishwas
2010SwayamvaraAjay
2010Mathe MungaruNarayan / Naani
2011Sanju Weds GeethaSanjay "Sanju"
2011HudugaruChandruNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada
2011PanchamruthaPurushottam
2012Ko KoKitty
2012Kilady KittyKitty
2013TonyTonyAlso co-producer
2013AppayyaAppayya
2014Savaari 2Seenu
2014Paru Wife of DevadasDeva
2014BahuparakManas / Mani / Mouni
2014Namaste MadamNanda Gopal
2017Siliconn CitySanjay
2021Avatara PurushaKumara
2022GarudaACP Sampath
2023GowliGowli[5]
2023VeeramNarasimha
2023Buddhivantha 2Post-production[6]
2024 Sanju Weds Geetha 2 Sanjay "Sanju" Filming[7]

Cameo appearance

YearFilmRoleNotes
2011I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona
2012Ball PenAlso co-producer
2013Simple Agi Ondh Love StoryLove Guru
2013BhajarangiHimselfSpecial appearance in song "Bossu Nam Bossu"
2014Nan Life Alli
2014Adyaksha
2015BuguriKarthik
2015Abhinetri
2015Ring Road
2016Whatsapp Love
2016Happy Birthday

References

  1. "I want to be an actor, not a star: Srinagara Kitty". The Times of India. 5 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  2. "Srinagar Kitty". The Hindu. 15 February 2022.
  3. "Kitty in Triple Role". indiaglitz.com. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  4. "Meghana New Discovery". indiaglitz.com. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  5. "Gawli's first-look poster out: Srinagar Kitty to headline Soora's directorial debut". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  6. "Upendra's 'Buddhivantha 2' is to release on this date". The New Indian Express. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  7. "ಸಂಜು ವೆಡ್ಸ್‌ ಗೀತಾ 2ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಇಲ್ಲ; ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರು ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಕಾರಣ ಹೀಗಿದೆ!". Vistara news. 25 July 2023.
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