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Srinath Alnath
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| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Preceded by | P. Geetha Jeevan |
| Constituency | Thoothukkudi |
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| Born | 18 July 1973
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
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| Party | Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Politician, actor, director |
Srinath Alnath (born 18 July 1973) is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Thoothukkudi representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1]
He was also an actor and film director in the Tamil cinema industry prior to his political career.
Career
He is friend of Tamil actor Vijay since college days and has worked with him in several films.[2][3]
He worked as an assistant director with director Jeeva, who gave him a break as an actor with films like Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007).[4]
He is known for his roles in films like Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Maasilamani (2009) and Vettaikkaaran (2009), turned into a director with Muthirai (2009) [5] followed by Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014), starring Santhanam.[6] For his third directorial venture, Leg Piece (2025) starring Yogi Babu in the lead with an ensemble of comedy stars.[7]
In 2026, he contested and won for TVK in Thoothukkudi.[8]
Filmography
All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Naalaya Theerpu | Vijay's friend | |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | Sundar | |
| 2001 | 12B | Bolt | Also assistant director |
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Ravi | |
| Kadhal Virus | Postman | ||
| 2003 | Alai | Aathi's friend | |
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Pathchu | |
| 2006 | Vattaram | Veena's brother | |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Vaidyanathan | credited as Vaidyanathan |
| 2008 | Bheema | Guru | |
| Singakutty | Kathir's friend | ||
| Santosh Subramaniam | Guna | ||
| Dhaam Dhoom | Chinnavar | ||
| Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar | Vaidyanathan | ||
| 2009 | Aadatha Aattamellam | Ashok's friend | |
| Anandha Tandavam | |||
| Maasilamani | Kadhir | ||
| Eeram | Vicky | ||
| Vettaikkaaran | Valayaapathi | ||
| 2010 | Kutty | Arjun's right-hand man | |
| Uthamaputhiran | David | ||
| 2011 | Vaada Poda Nanbargal | ||
| Aadu Puli | Idhayakanni's friend | ||
| Rowthiram | Ashok | ||
| Mahaan Kanakku | Professor Varadharajan | ||
| 2012 | Manam Kothi Paravai | Nayar | |
| Etho Seithai Ennai | |||
| 2013 | Karuppampatti | Anglee | |
| Yaaruda Mahesh | Randy | ||
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | ||
| Angusam | Shiva's friend | ||
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Also director; special appearance | ||
| 2016 | Uyire Uyire | Shiva's coworker | |
| 2017 | Aarambamey Attakasam | ||
| 2019 | Kaaviyyan | Bhaskar | |
| 2021 | Master | JD's friend | |
| Pazhagiya Naatkal | |||
| Kaadan | Attorney | ||
| Mathil | Sub-inspector | ||
| 2023 | Echo | Rajesh | |
| Let's Get Married | Deepa's husband | ||
| Moondram Manithan | Gautham | ||
| 2024 | Saala | Saala's friend | |
| 2025 | Leg Piece | "Pei" Murugesan | |
| Sumo | Kasa Kasa Asahi Sake | ||
| Kumki 2 | |||
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan † | TBA | Post-production[9] |
Director
- Muthirai (2009)
- Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014)
- Leg Piece (2025)
Television
- 2007-2008: Kadhalikka Neramillai
References
- ^ "TN election results: Actor Srinath registers first win for Vijay's TVK". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ^ "Vijay's friends Sanjeev, Sriman and Srinath join Thalpathy 64". Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Unseen: 'Master' actor Srinath shares Vijay's school days picture". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Jeeva's blue-eyed boy: Srinath". Times of India. 14 January 2017.
- ^ "When 'Muthirai' fails to impress". The new Indian Express. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
- ^ "Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film". Rediff. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ "Leg Piece trailer: Yogi Babu leads a talented ensemble of comedy stars". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Srinath, THOOTHUKUDI constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu.
- ^ Rao, Anisha (26 January 2025). "Thalapathy Vijay's last film titled Jana Nayagan, first look out". India Today. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
External links
- Srinath Alnath at IMDb