Srinivasa Reddy

Srinivasa Reddy
Born	Yaramala Srinivasa Reddy (1973-11-16) 16 November 1973 (age 51) Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, India (now Telangana, India)
Occupations	Actor comedian
Years active	1995 - present

Yaramala Srinivasa Reddy is an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He began his career as a television anchor, hosting comedy programs before transitioning to films. Srinivasa Reddy made his acting debut with Ishtam (2001) and gained recognition for his comedic performance in Idiot (2002), where his "Boost" dialogue became iconic. Over the years, he became an established comedian, appearing in over 100 films, including successful projects such as Venky (2004), Desamuduru (2007), Parugu (2008), Bendu Apparao RMP (2009), Anjaneyulu (2009), Darling (2010), Solo (2011), Pataas (2015), and Raja the Great (2017).^[1]

Later, Srinivasa Reddy also ventured into lead roles, earning praise for his performances in Geethanjali (2014) and Jayammu Nischayammu Ra (2016).^[2] In 2019, he made his directorial debut with Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu, a comedy film he also produced under his own banner.^[3]

Srinivasa Reddy was born in Chinakorukondi, a village in Kalluru Mandal of Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana). He was the youngest of four siblings born to Yaramala Rami Reddy, a Village Development Officer (V.D.O.) and stage actor, and Venkataravamma. His father’s involvement in theatre influenced Srinivasa Reddy’s early exposure to the performing arts.^[3]

During his childhood, he was inspired by cinematic icons like Charlie Chaplin, N. T. Rama Rao, and Chiranjeevi. Known for his talent in storytelling, he would narrate film plots to his peers and mimic dance routines inspired by N. T. Rama Rao. His school play performances earned him recognition and admiration.^[3]

While pursuing intermediate education, he became a mimicry artist, gaining popularity in Khammam district for imitating film stars such as Amitabh Bachchan. He later earned a B.Com degree in Khammam and won several accolades for his performances, including the title "Man of the University" at Gulbarga University.^[3][4]

After completing his degree, Srinivasa Reddy moved to Hyderabad around 1997 to pursue a career in the film industry. He initially appeared in television serials, including Chanakya on Doordarshan. However, his career was briefly interrupted by a road accident in 1998. After recovering, he gained prominence as an anchor for television shows such as Fun Tonic on Siti Cable and Navvu Navvinchu on Gemini TV. His exposure in these shows helped him connect with director Puri Jagannadh, thanks to an introduction by Raghu Kunche and Jr. Relangi.^[3]

Srinivasa Reddy made his acting debut in the film Ishtam (2001). His breakthrough came with Puri Jagannadh’s Idiot (2002), where he portrayed the friend of Ravi Teja’s character. His comedic performance and the iconic "Boost" dialogue, delivered while clad only in underwear, became a memorable moment in Telugu cinema. This role established him as a sought-after comedic actor.^[3]

Following his success in Idiot, Srinivasa Reddy appeared in several successful films, including Venky (2004), Desamuduru (2007), Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007), Parugu (2008), Bendu Apparao RMP (2009), Darling (2010), and Solo (2011). He became well-known for portraying the protagonist's friend or a supporting character throughout these films. His humorous dialogues, such as "Ippudu kakapothe inkeppudu" (transl. "If not now, when?") in Pataas (2015) and "Uhu Hoo… Hoo…" in Raja the Great (2017), became widely popular. Srinivasa Reddy also worked as an assistant director for Raja the Great and as an associate director for Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007).^[5]

He frequently collaborated with actors like Brahmanandam and directors S. V. Krishna Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana. While primarily known for his comedic roles, Srinivasa Reddy showcased his versatility in films such as Geethanjali (2014) and Jayammu Nischayammu Ra (2016), where he played the lead roles.^[2] In Jayammu Nischayammu Ra, he portrayed the role of the hero, an innocent and intelligent man who wins his love, earning him recognition for his shift from comedy to a more dramatic role.^[5]

In 2019, Srinivasa Reddy ventured into direction with Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu, which he also produced under his banner, Flying Colours Entertainment. However, the film did not achieve commercial success.^[6]

Srinivasa Reddy is married to Swathi, the daughter of his elder sister.^[1][5] The couple has two daughters, Aakruti and Aasriti. Known for his strong connection to Telugu culture, Srinivasa Reddy values maintaining a balance between his professional commitments and family life.^[5]

His father, Yaramala Rami Reddy, played a key character in Bhagyanagara Veedhullo Gammattu, a film directed and produced by Srinivasa Reddy.^[5]

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• All films are in Telugu language unless otherwise noted

• Srinivasa Reddy at IMDb