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Srinagara Kitty

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Srinagara Kitty
Born
Krishna

(1977-07-08) 8 July 1977 (age 47)
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), Savari (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

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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

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Television

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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

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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, Savari, 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 Savari 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]

Filmography

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As actor

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2003 Chandra Chakori Mahesh
2004 Abbabba Entha Huduga
Gowdru Nanjunda
2005 Ayya
Aadi
Giri Giri
Love Story
Vishnu Sena Gopi
2006 Iruvar Mattum Azhagu Tamil film
Credited as Abhay
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Rajeeva Credited as Krishna
Janumada Gelathi Gowri Shankar
2009 Savari Gaali Seenu Won—Filmfare Special Award – South
Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara Balachandra "Balu"
Male Barali Manju Irali Vishwas
2010 Swayamvara Ajay
Mathe Mungaru Narayan / Naani
2011 Sanju Weds Geetha Sanjay "Sanju"
Hudugaru Chandru Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada
Panchamrutha Purushottam
2012 Ko Ko Kitty
Kilady Kitty Kitty
2013 Tony Tony Also co-producer
Appayya Appayya
2014 Savaari 2 Seenu
Paru Wife of Devadas Deva
Bahuparak Manas / Mani / Mouni
Namaste Madam Nanda Gopal
2016 Whatsupp Love Special appearance
2017 Siliconn City Sanjay
2022 Avatara Purusha Kumara
Garuda ACP Sampath
2023 Gowli Gowli [5]
Veeram Narasimha
2024 Avatara Purusha 2 Kumara
TBA Buddhivantha 2 Post-production[6]
TBA Sanju Weds Geetha 2 Sanjay "Sanju" Filming[7]

Cameo appearance

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Year Film Role Notes
2011 I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona
2012 Ball Pen Also co-producer
2013 Simple Agi Ondh Love Story Love Guru
2013 Bhajarangi Himself Special appearance in song "Bossu Nam Bossu"
2014 Nan Life Alli
2014 Adyaksha Himself Special appearance in song "Phonu Illa"
2015 Buguri Karthik
2015 Abhinetri
2015 Ring Road
2016 Whatsapp Love
2016 Happy Birthday

References

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  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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