Who is SriiMurali? Know all about the actor who played superhero in Bagheera and is Puneeth Rajkumar’s cousin

Who is SriiMurali? Know all about the actor who played superhero in Bagheera and is Puneeth Rajkumar's cousin

As a die-hard fan of Kannada cinema, I can confidently say that SriiMurali is nothing short of a cinematic royalty! Born into a family where stardom runs in the blood, this talented actor has made a name for himself with his exceptional performances and versatile roles. From sharing screen space with legends like Rajkumar to being the brother-in-law of the brilliant director Prashanth Neel, SriiMurali’s journey is as captivating as his on-screen characters.


SriiMurali is currently a well-known Kannada actor, having recently appeared in the action-packed movie titled Bagheera. This film was steered by director Suri and encountered tough rivalry from Amaran and Lucky Baskhar during its theater run. Despite the competition, Bagheera managed to become a box office sensation and premiered on Netflix on November 21. As we delve into his future ventures, let’s explore more about SriiMurali himself.

Who is SriiMurali?

SriiMurali, born on the 17th of December, 1981, hails from Bangalore; a city where filmmaking runs deep in the family’s veins. His father, SA Chinne Gowda, is a well-known film producer, and his brother, Vijay Raghavendra, enjoys popularity as a Kannada actor. Rajkumar, a renowned figure in the industry, was SriiMurali’s uncle, while Puneeth and Shiva Rajkumar are his first cousins who also made their mark in acting.

It’s worth noting that SriiMurali is married to Prashanth Neel’s sister, Vidya. They exchanged vows on May 11, 2008, and have two lovely kids, their son Agastya and daughter Atheeva.

SriiMurali first appeared on screen in 2003 with the movie called “Chandra Chakori,” which was well-received and his acting skills were appreciated by audiences. In 2004, he starred in the film “Kanti” that unfolded against the contentious Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute. He portrayed a college student who found himself embroiled in politics after falling for a Marathi girl. His captivating performance won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor.

In the year 2008, SriiMurali appeared in the film “Minchina Ota,” a production by his father and co-starring his brother Vijay. Some of his notable performances include those in “Yashwanth,” “Gopi,” “Hare Rama Hare Krishna,” “Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri,” “Madhagaja,” “Loosegalu” and others.

For those not familiar, SriiMurali has provided his vocal talents for two films titled “Zoom” and “Mahanubhavaru.

SriiMurali’s upcoming movies

This year, SriiMurali made a comeback to the silver screen alongside Bagheera. The movie was scripted by his brother-in-law, Prashanth Neel, who has previously worked on the movies starring Yash titled KGF and Salaar featuring Prabhas.

Bagheera has now been released on Netflix. The streaming giant announced the same and wrote, “Veeraru inna kalpanikaralla. Ooralli ondu hosa veera bandidane, avana hesare…Bagheera. Watch Bagheera on Netflix, out 21 November in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam!”

Take a look at the post below:

Apart from SriiMurali, the movie also featured Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead.

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2024-11-21 10:37