{{short description|Indian actor (born 1979)}} {{for|other actors with similar names|Siddhartha (disambiguation)#People{{!}}Siddhartha § People}} {{Indian patronymic|Siddharth|Suryanarayan}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Siddharth | image = SiddharthNarayan.jpg | caption = Siddharth in 2013 | birth_name = Siddharth Suryanarayan | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|4|17}} | birth_place = Madras, Tamil Nadu, India | alma_mater = Kirori Mal College | occupation = {{hlist |Actor | producer | playback singer}} | years_active = 2003–present | spouse = {{plainlist| * {{marriage|Meghna|November 2003|January 2007|reason=divorce}} * {{marriage|Aditi Rao Hydari|16 September 2024}} }} }}
'''Siddharth Suryanarayan''' (born 17 April 1979), known mononymously as '''Siddharth''', is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi language films. Apart from acting, he has also been involved in films as a screenwriter, producer and playback singer. Siddharth is a recipient of several accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
After completing his business management studies, Siddharth chose to work in film making and assisted Mani Ratnam, before going on to make an acting debut in S. Shankar's coming-of-age Tamil film ''Boys'' (2003). The success of the film provided an opportunity to feature in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004), before he branched off to receive critical and commercial acclaim in Telugu and Hindi cinema through ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005), ''Rang De Basanti'' and ''Bommarillu'' (2006). The former earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. In the late 2000s, he established himself as a bankable lead actor in Telugu films and subsequently chose to become more selective with his projects, while also winning acclaim for playing a carrom player in ''Striker'' (2010) and a blind warrior in ''Anaganaga O Dheerudu'' (2011).
In 2011, Siddharth returned to Tamil films after a sabbatical and produced Balaji Mohan's commercially successful romantic comedy ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' (2012). The actor then had a prolific year in 2014, winning critical acclaim and box office success for his two ventures: ''Jigarthanda'', where he portrayed an aspiring film maker, and ''Kaaviya Thalaivan'', in which he played an actor from the 1920s Madras theater scene. The latter earned him Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. Following few unsuccessful films, Siddharth has received commercial success with ''Aranmanai 2'' (2016), ''Sivappu Manjal Pachai'' (2019) and ''Chithha'' (2023). ''Chithha'' earned him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Tamil.
Alongside his acting career, Siddharth is a philanthropist and celebrity endorser. He is married to actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
==Early life==
Siddharth was born on 17 April 1979 in a Tamil-speaking Brahmin family in Madras (present-day Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India.<ref>{{cite web |title=On Siddharth's 41st birthday, here's looking at some unknown facts about the actor |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/on-sidharths-41st-birthday-heres-looking-at-some-unknown-fact-about-the-actor/579363 |website=Zoomtventertainment.com |date=17 April 2020}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/The-Siddharth-way-of-life/articleshow/3012515.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522043529/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-06/news-interviews/27784376_1_mani-ratnam-siddharth-films|url-status=live|archive-date=2013-05-22|title=The Siddharth way of life|date=2008-05-06|work=The Times of India|access-date=2016-02-16}}</ref> He began his education at D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Madras and then studied at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi.<ref name="Idlebrainint">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/siddardh.html|title=Interview with Siddardh by Jeevi|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=2010-06-01}}</ref> He subsequently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from Kirori Mal College, New Delhi.<ref name="indiatimes1"/> Siddharth participated extensively in extra-curricular activities during college, serving as the president of the college's debating society and attending the World Debating Championships. He then went on to complete his MBA from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, while also ultimately winning a speaking skills competition which earned him the CNBC Manager of the year award in 1999.
Siddharth's first tryst with media came through dubbing for the Banish mosquito repellent ad in eight different languages in 1988, as instructed by his father's close friend, ad director-cum-film director, Jayendra Panchapakesan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/I-like-being-a-Telugu-hero-Siddharth/articleshow/6223431.cms|title=I like being a Telugu hero: Siddharth|work=The Times of India}}</ref> He noted that he knew he was headed for a career in films since childhood, showing particular fascination for writing and directing, and thus only signed up for business school as a "safety cushion" as insisted upon by his father.<ref name="aered">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/may/20sid.htm|title=Yuva and Aayitha Ezhuthu will not be different|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> He then briefly pursued amateur theatre during his time in Delhi through live stage performances with the theatre group Players, while also honing his writing and directorial skills.<ref name="Idlebrainint"/>
==Career== ===Early work and breakthrough (2001–2005)=== After finishing his education, he apprenticed with ad film maker Jayendra and cinematographer P. C. Sreeram, who both helped him join as an assistant director for Mani Ratnam's ''Kannathil Muthamittal''.<ref name="rdbsid">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/06sid.htm|title=Meet Siddharth, of Rang De Basanti|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> He worked on the film throughout 2001, also making an uncredited appearance as a passenger on a bus. The script writer of that film, Sujatha, was insistent that Siddharth audition for Shankar's ongoing project ''Boys'' (2003), where the director had hoped to cast new actors. After consulting with Mani Ratnam, Siddharth met Shankar for an audition and was signed on the following day to play the lead role of Munna.<ref name="boys">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13224644&cid=2408|title=The 'Boys' team speaks|website=Sify|date=2007-01-20|access-date=2011-10-23|archive-date=21 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021141818/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13224644&cid=2408|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/aug/28sld1.htm|title=Boys: A Preview|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> Siddharth shot for the film in 2002 alongside fellow debutants Genelia D'Souza, Bharath, Nakul, Thaman and Manikandan, while also suffering an injury which led to him being hospitalised for three days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/aug/27boys.htm|title=Ravi K Chandran on Boys|website=rediff.com|date=August 2003}}</ref> The story centred on six youngsters, conveying a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex, and marked a move away from Shankar's usual brand of vigilante films, gaining much hype and publicity prior to release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/sep/09boys.htm|title='Shankar has taken Tamil films to new depths'|website=rediff.com|date=September 2003}}</ref> The film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as a success at the box office, with reviewers noting the ensemble cast as "excellent".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/09/05/stories/2003090501390200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031208173306/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/09/05/stories/2003090501390200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 December 2003|work=The Hindu|title="Boys"|date=5 September 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boys-review-tamil-13236807.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716160229/http://www.sify.com/movies/boys-review-tamil-13236807.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-07-16|title=Movie Review : Boys|work=Sify}}</ref> Before the release of ''Boys'', Siddharth signed on to feature in his mentor Mani Ratnam's political drama film, ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004) where he played the student Arjun Balakrishnan, a role which he described was similar to his real life persona. Featuring in an ensemble cast including Madhavan, Suriya and Trisha, Siddharth revealed that the sync sound method of filming that the team had employed, worked in his favour, as he was able to draw experience from his stage performances.<ref name="aered"/> The film was released in May 2004 to positive reviews, with a critic from ''The Hindu'' noting Siddharth's portrayal as "neat", while another reviewer noted that Siddharth "is cool and discovers his comic side with some great one-liners."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2004/05/28/stories/2004052801670300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141130083304/http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2004/05/28/stories/2004052801670300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-11-30|work=The Hindu|title="Aayudha Ezhuthu"}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aayitha-ezhuthu-review-tamil-13480221.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926184147/http://www.sify.com/movies/aayitha-ezhuthu-review-tamil-13480221.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-09-26|title=Movie Review : Aayitha Ezhuthu|work=Sify}}</ref>
Siddharth then ventured into Telugu cinema by signing on to appear in the directorial debut of Prabhu Deva, the romantic drama ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005), in which he was again paired alongside Trisha. Portraying the NRI youngster Santhosh, Siddharth revealed he worked hard to depict his character as "hyperactive, and unpredictable, to the point that the audience does not know what to expect from him", in order to differentiate the role from other NRI depictions in Indian films. He also was insistent that he dub for himself and learnt Telugu during the production of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/telugu/interview.php?id=13659413&cid=2410|title="My dream is to direct a film one day": Siddharth|website=Sify |date=26 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129070403/http://www.sify.com/movies/telugu/interview.php?id=13659413&cid=2410|access-date=29 November 2021|archive-date=29 January 2015}}</ref> It released in January 2005 to widespread critical acclaim, with several critics dubbing it a "must-see". A reviewer from ''Idlebrain.com'' noted Siddharth is "the surprise package" of the film, adding "he epitomized the essence of his character and won the hearts of audiences with his zest portrayal of mischievous yet lovable guy".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-nuvvostanante.html|title=Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana - Telugu cinema Review - Siddardha, Trisha, Srihari|website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> Similarly ''Sify.com'' added "the surprise packet is Siddharth as the hyperactive, young man and he is just a riot".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nuvvostanante-nenoddantana-review-telugu-13650824.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930162154/http://www.sify.com/movies/nuvvostanante-nenoddantana-review-telugu-13650824.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-09-30|title=Movie Review : Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana|website=Sify}}</ref> The film consequently went on to become an all-time blockbuster in the Telugu film industry, and Siddharth became a much sought after actor in Telugu films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nn-success-story-news-telugu-kkfv90ajeej.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224030128/http://www.sify.com/movies/nn-success-story-news-telugu-kkfv90ajeej.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-02-24|title='NN' success story!|website=Sify|date=2005-01-31|access-date=2012-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/02/18/stories/2005021801160200.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141130083231/http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/02/18/stories/2005021801160200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 November 2014|work=The Hindu|title=Entertainment Delhi / Interview : On top of the world...|date=28 February 2005}}</ref> The film also dominated award ceremonies the following year, with his performance fetching him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his portrayal of Santhosh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards2006.html|title=Filmfare South awards 2006 – Telugu cinema|publisher=Idlebrain.com|date=2006-09-11|access-date=2011-10-23}}</ref> He then wrote the story and worked on the screenplay for his next release, the Telugu film ''Chukkallo Chandrudu'' (2006) directed by Sivakumar, also being credited as a playback singer for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/siddharth-shines-brightest/article3240494.ece|title=Siddharth shines brightest|work=The Hindu|date=16 January 2006 }}</ref> Described as a "sophisticated comedy film for multiplex crowds", it opened to mixed reviews with Siddharth's contribution described as a "redeeming factor", but failed at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-few-hits-and-many-flops/article3231882.ece|title=A few hits and many flops|work=The Hindu|date=28 December 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chukkallo-chandrudu-review-telugu-14124665.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129070411/http://www.sify.com/movies/chukkallo-chandrudu-review-telugu-14124665.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-01-29|title=Movie Review : Chukkallo Chandrudu|work=Sify}}</ref>
===Critical acclaim in Telugu and Hindi films (2006–2010)=== thumb|Siddharth at an event in 2010
The success of ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' saw Siddharth shift base to Hyderabad and pursue a career primarily in Telugu films, and was non-committal about taking up films in other languages. After rejecting an initial approach by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's team, he later agreed to work on the drama film ''Rang De Basanti'' (2006) after being impressed upon reading the film's script. He was further attracted to the offer through the opportunity of working with Aamir Khan as well as by the film's ensemble cast of Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor and Soha Ali Khan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/9664/meet-rang-de%60s-karan-singhania-siddharth/|title=Meet Rang De's Karan Singhania: Siddharth|website=Santabanta.com}}</ref> The film tells the story of an incident of government corruption radicalising a group of friends from being carefree to passion-driven individuals. ''Rang De Basanti'' opened in January 2006 to positive reviews and went on to become a super-hit at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Lifetime Grossers Worldwide (IND Rs) |access-date=29 April 2011 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=312&catName=TGlmZXRpbWU= |work=Boxofficeindia.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021202725/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=312&catName=TGlmZXRpbWU%3D |archive-date=21 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Both dream and nightmare |last=Kamath |first=Sudhish |work=The Hindu |date=3 February 2006 |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/02/03/stories/2006020302480300.htm |access-date=4 May 2008 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225091011/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/02/03/stories/2006020302480300.htm <!--Added by H3llBot--> |archive-date=25 February 2008}}</ref> It was chosen as India's official entry for the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film category, while also winning the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and the Filmfare Award for Best Film. Portraying an angry, young man named Karan Singhania, Siddharth's performance was highly appreciated by critics, who stated he was "excellent".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rang-de-basanti-review-bollywood-14128012.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115014449/http://www.sify.com/movies/rang-de-basanti-review-bollywood-14128012.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-11-15|title=Movie Review : Rang De Basanti|work=Sify}}</ref> He received nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Best Male Debut at the Filmfare, IIFA and Zee Cine Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/01/07/2046/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090120235324/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/01/07/2046/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 January 2009|title=Winners: 13th Annual Star-Screen Awards|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=2007-01-07|access-date=2011-10-23}}</ref>
Siddharth's next release was the Telugu family drama ''Bommarillu'' (2006), directed by Bhaskar. The film portrayed the relationship between a father and son, in which the father's excessive concern for his son, and interference in his life, leads to the latter harbouring bitterness towards his overbearing father. Cast opposite Genelia for the second time, Bhaskar revealed he chose Siddharth to play the lead role because of his similarities in body language with the character. During the shoot, the director praised the actor's versatility and dedication to the role, adding he was "mesmerised" after Siddharth performed a scene close to four minutes without a cut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/06bomma.htm|title=The man behind Telugu hit Bommarillu|date=6 September 2006|work=Rediff}}</ref> Upon release in August 2006, several critics gave the film an "instant classic" status, with ''Idlebrain.com'' noting it was "picture-perfect".<ref name="idlebrain.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-bommarillu.html|title=Bommarillu - Telugu cinema Review - Siddardha & Genelia|website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/bommarillubhaskar-ongolegitha.html|title=Bommarillu Bhaskar interview - Telugu film director|website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> The lead pair won widespread critical acclaim for their performances and chemistry, with a reviewer from ''Sify.com'' stating that it was "another tailor-made role for Siddharth. He is very natural, charming and elegant" and he "melds effortlessly from a casual sangfroid to utter seriousness".<ref name="idlebrain.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/bommarillu-review-telugu-14269791.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513075423/http://www.sify.com/movies/bommarillu-review-telugu-14269791.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-05-13|title=Movie Review : Bommarillu|work=Sify}}</ref> ''Bommarillu'' emerged as a blockbuster at the domestic box-office, in addition to becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film internationally at the time of its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu2.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061018205231/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu2.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-10-18|title=Bommarillu is a lambi race ka ghoda!|publisher=Idlebrain|date=2006-10-04|access-date=2012-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu1.html|title=Bommarillu rocks|publisher=Idlebrain|date=2006-09-13|access-date=2012-04-17|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228173835/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/bommarillu1.html|archive-date=28 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> His performance in the film earned him his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. He then worked with director Vishal Bhardwaj and cinematographer Guillermo Navarro on a short film titled ''Blood Brothers'',<ref name="R">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/16slide9-actors-we-miss.htm|title=Actors we missed this year|publisher=Rediff|access-date=2011-10-23}}</ref> which premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Mira Nair's AIDS Jaago project.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powers|first=Thom|url=http://tiff.net/blogs/post/2007/08/22/carter!-cheadle!-maher!-live-on-stage-for-mavericks.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715105844/http://tiff.net/blogs/post/2007/08/22/carter!-cheadle!-maher!-live-on-stage-for-mavericks.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-15|title=Carter! Cheadle! Maher! live on stage for Mavericks|publisher=Tiff.net|date=2007-08-22|access-date=2012-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_mira-nair-s-aids-salvo-hits-home_1135959|title=Mira Nair's AIDS salvo hits home|work=DNA India|date=2007-11-28|access-date=2012-04-17}}</ref> His next release was ''Aata'' (2007), an action drama film alongside Ileana D'Cruz, which received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aata is disappointing|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/10ssaata.htm|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aata-review-telugu-14447106.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129080458/http://www.sify.com/movies/aata-review-telugu-14447106.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-01-29|title=Movie Review : Aata|work=Sify}}</ref> Following this, Siddharth chose to become cautious about his future ventures, revealing he "rather achieve with one good film at a time, as opposed to a barrage of mediocrity" and rejected a series of offers in Hindi and Telugu films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2008/siddharth-interview-260208.html|title="It took me two years to find a Hindi movie"- Siddharth|website=Filmibeat.com|date=26 February 2008 }}</ref>
Siddharth then went twenty months without a film release, taking a sabbatical and then working extensively on the making of his second Hindi film. He had two Telugu films which released in 2009, with the family drama ''Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'' opposite Tamannaah receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Konchem Istam Konchem Kastam review - Telugu cinema Review - Siddhardh & Tamanna|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-kikk.html|access-date=2021-05-08|website=www.idlebrain.com|archive-date=25 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725140742/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-kikk.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Anand Ranga's ''Oy!'', saw Siddharth appear in another role as a romantic hero and paired opposite actress Shamili, while he also contributed as the film's soundtrack album producer working with Yuvan Shankar Raja.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/siddharth-oy1.html|title=Siddharth interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor|website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> The film opened to mixed reviews and had an average run at the box office, with a critic noting "Siddharth has given a brilliant performance as a lover boy, but his acting is not up to the mark in some emotional scenes".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/oy-review-telugu-14897788.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129132218/http://www.sify.com/movies/oy-review-telugu-14897788.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-01-29|title=Movie Review : Oy|work=Sify}}</ref> His second Hindi film, ''Striker'' (2010), was a period drama set in the 1990s portraying the life of a carrom player. Siddharth became extensively involved with the making of the film and in order to adapt into the role, he took training in the sport for two months and relocated to the Malwani district in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14608504|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080225115708/http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14608504|url-status= dead|archive-date= 25 February 2008|title= Siddharth: I am not attached to anything|author= Bollywood Hungama|date= 21 February 2008|website= Sify|access-date=12 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naachgaana.com/2010/01/19/taking-the-strike-sandys-interview-with-siddharth/|title=Taking the Strike...Sandy's interview with Siddharth|website=Naachgaana.com}}</ref> Prior to release, Siddharth noted that his career as an actor in Hindi films would depend on how well the film is received and contemplated relocating his base to Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/i-know-that-striker-will-open-the-right-doors-said-siddharth/570028/2|title='I know that 'Striker' will open the right doors,' said Siddharth - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> ''Striker'' became the first Indian film to be released in theatres and on YouTube on the same day, but failed to do well at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Striker-first-Indian-film-to-premier-on-YouTube-for-international-audience/articleshow/5513836.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522042815/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-29/india/28138022_1_telugu-superstar-siddharth-indian-films-striker|url-status=live|archive-date=2013-05-22|title='Striker' first Indian film to premier on YouTube for international audience|date=2010-01-29|work=The Times of India|access-date=2012-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/08/striker-misses-the-mark-at-box-office.htm|title=Striker misses the mark at the box office|date=8 February 2010|work=Rediff}}</ref> However, Siddharth won positive reviews for his performance with a critic from Rediff.com noting that "this is a Siddharth vehicle from start to finish" and that "to his credit, he channelises his spontaneous presence to slip nimbly under the skin of a carrom genius, shifting his body language from a concentrating player to a smooth-talking, snarky lad entangled in a web of crime with restraint and conviction."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/05/review-striker-scores.htm|title=Review: Striker is Siddharth's game|date=5 February 2010|work=Rediff}}</ref> His other release that year was the Telugu film ''Baava'', a romantic family entertainer, which he accepted because it would show him in the different light of a village-based character.<ref name="review">{{cite web|title= I don't do remakes|url= http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/28/slide-show-1-south-siddharth-on-baava.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=28 Oct 2010}}</ref> The film opened to negative reviews, with an industry pundit noting the film was "another misplaced attempt for a break" for the actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/movie-review-bava-597392|title=Movie Review: Bava|website=Movies.ndtv.com}}</ref>
===Career fluctuations (2011–2013)=== [[File:Siddharth - TeachAIDS Recording Session.png|thumb|right|Siddharth at TeachAids recording session in 2013]] The actor was then selected to portray the lead role of a blind warrior in Prakash Kovelamudi's fantasy epic ''Anaganaga O Dheerudu'' co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao. Beginning production in June 2009, it became the actor's most expensive film till date and marked the debuts of actresses Shruti Haasan and Lakshmi Manchu in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Siddharths-new-beginning/articleshow/4679884.cms?referral=PM|title=Siddharth's new beginning|work=The Times of India}}</ref> The film opened with high expectations following positive pre-release promotions, but only garnered average collections and reviews from critics. While a critic from Rediff.com noted Siddharth "shines in his first true-blue action film" and that "he displays quick reflexes, agility, and keenness as the swordsman", another reviewer was more critical, stating that Siddharth "tried his best to get into the shoes of a warrior, the attire does not suit him and he displayed much innocence on his face, rendering the show a pale drama."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-anaganaga-o-dheerudu/20110114.htm|title=Anaganaga O Dheerudu: A visual extravaganza|date=14 January 2011|work=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/anaganaga-o-dheerudu-review-review-telugu-14960605.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129080449/http://www.sify.com/movies/anaganaga-o-dheerudu-review-review-telugu-14960605.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-01-29|title=Movie Review : Anaganaga O Dheerudu review|work=Sify}}</ref> He was next seen in the Tamil and Telugu bilingual ''180'' directed by his mentor, the ad director Jayendra. The venture marked his return to Tamil films after a seven-year hiatus, and he was seen portraying a doctor who flees from his American life to begin fresh in India.<ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Siddharth-now-in-Kollywood/articleshow/11683057.cms | title=Siddharth now in Kollywood | work=The Times of India | date=2012-01-30 | access-date=2012-04-17}}</ref> The film had an average run at the box office, though garnered positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/180-review-review-tamil-14973057.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331012506/http://www.sify.com/movies/180-review-review-tamil-14973057.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-03-31|title=Movie Review : 180- Review|work=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-180-is-a-cliche/20110625.htm|title=Review: 180 is a cliche|date=25 June 2011|work=Rediff}}</ref> His third release of the year was the romantic college drama, ''Oh My Friend'' co-starring Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani, which opened to mixed reviews but proved to be a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-oh-my-friend-is-afeel-good-entertainer/20111111.htm|title=Oh my Friend is a feel-good entertainer|date=11 November 2011|work=Rediff}}</ref>
Siddharth then chose to produce his first film under his newly launched production studio, Etaki Entertainment Private Limited, which he had registered in October 2010. He financed the college romantic comedy ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' (2012), based on the same-titled short film by Balaji Mohan, and featured in the lead role alongside Amala Paul. He revealed that after watching the 10-minute Tamil short film, he found it interesting and developed an interest to turn it into a mainstream full-length feature film. The film was shot over a period of eight months under a moderate budget. The film was partially reshot in Telugu as ''Love Failure''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anupama Subramanian |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/siddharth-multi-tasker-620 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125105833/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/siddharth-multi-tasker-620 |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2012 |title=Siddharth, the multi tasker |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=24 January 2012 |access-date=5 March 2012}}</ref> The film opened in February 2012 in both languages to commercial success, becoming a profitable venture at the box office. Both the film and Siddharth won positive reviews, with a critic calling it "earnest" and "well-written".<ref>{{cite news|author=Karthik Subramanian |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2906969.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi: Simple is beautiful |work=The Hindu|date=18 February 2012 |access-date=5 March 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In 2013, Siddharth had his most prolific year and appeared in seven film across four languages. Siddharth was selected to be a part of the ensemble cast for Deepa Mehta's ''Midnight's Children'', a 2012 British-Canadian film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's 1981 novel of the same name. He sped read the book to prepare for his role and attended a series of workshops to portray the role of Shiva, earning positive reviews for his performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribute.ca/tiff/index.php/2012/09/09/siddharth-interview-midnights-children/#.VHDyjfmsWSo|title=Siddharth Interview – Midnight's Children - Toronto International Film Festival TIFF|website=Tribute.ca|access-date=12 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/siddharth-kicked-about-deepa-mehtas-midnights-children-128919/|title=Siddharth kicked about Deepa Mehta's 'Midnight's Children'|date=28 July 2012|website=Bollywood Life}}</ref> Siddharth then worked on Nandini Reddy's Telugu romantic comedy ''Jabardasth'' opposite Samantha, with the pair portraying wedding planners. Despite hype prior to release, as a result of the pair's off-screen relationship, the film garnered poor reviews with critics noting their characters "were poorly written".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jabardasth-review-review-telugu-15020955.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315171101/http://www.sify.com/movies/jabardasth-review-review-telugu-15020955.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-03-15|title=Movie Review : Jabardasth review|work=Sify}}</ref> The film became a commercial failure, while also becoming entangled in a legal tussle soon after release of story theft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jabardasth-declared-dud-in-usa-news-telugu-nc2nhajccejsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129133723/http://www.sify.com/movies/jabardasth-declared-dud-in-usa-news-telugu-nc2nhajccejsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-01-29|title=Jabardasth declared dud in USA|work=Sify}}</ref> He also was subsequently seen in Srinu Vaitla's ''Baadshah'', performing a guest appearance in a flashback sequence. His fourth release was David Dhawan's Hindi comedy film ''Chashme Baddoor'', a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, which received negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-the-new-chashme-baddoor-is-awful/20130405.htm|title=Review: The new Chashme Baddoor is awful|date=5 April 2013|work=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-chashme-buddoor/article1-1038148.aspx|title=Anupama Chopra's review: Chashme Buddoor|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=12 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207005216/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-chashme-buddoor/article1-1038148.aspx|archive-date=7 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Next, Siddharth collaborated with debutant director Manimaran for the romantic thriller ''Udhayam NH4'', written by Vetrimaaran. The film won positive reviews and performed strongly at the box office, with a critic from Rediff.com adding the actor "has given a very mature, yet understated performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-udhayam-nh4-is-real-fun/20130419.htm|title=Review: Udhayam NH4 is real fun|date=19 April 2013|work=Rediff}}</ref> He then featured in Sundar C's commercially successful Tamil comedy film ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' portraying a timid IT employee who seeks the help of a love guru.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/theeya-velai-seiyyanum-kumaru-review-tamil-15031634.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615032255/http://www.sify.com/movies/theeya-velai-seiyyanum-kumaru-review-tamil-15031634.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-15|title=Movie Review : Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru|work=Sify}}</ref> His popularity in Telugu cinema meant that the makers partially reshot the film in Telugu as ''Something Something''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/something-something-drama-of-the-absurd/article4814439.ece|title=Something Something: Drama of the absurd|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|work=The Hindu|date=14 June 2013|access-date=29 April 2020|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117230700/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/something-something-drama-of-the-absurd/article4814439.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Return to Tamil films and further success (2014–2020)=== By early 2014, Siddharth worked simultaneously on three Tamil projects claiming in an interview to ''The Hindu'' newspaper that the year was likely to "be a turning point in his career".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/siddharth-and-his-year-of-versatile-acting/article6402049.ece|title=Siddharth and his year of versatile acting|author=Karthik Subramanian and Deepa H. Ramakrishnan|work=The Hindu|date=11 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india/south-india/siddharth-jigarthanda-will-be-an-important-film-this-year-1.1365236|title=Siddharth: 'Jigarthanda' will be an important film this year|work=Gulf News|date=31 July 2014 }}</ref> His first release of the year was Karthik Subbaraj's musical gangster film ''Jigarthanda'', where he portrayed an aspiring film director who travels to Madurai to make a film based on the life and times of a notorious rowdy. Siddharth was chosen by the director as "he had not done a role like it before", and his on screen character was named after and drew allusions to Karthik Subbaraj's career as a filmmaker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://silverscreen.in/features/twist-fate-karthik-subbaraj-interview/|title=Twist of Fate: The Karthik Subbaraj Interview|website=Silverscreen.in|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205155817/http://silverscreen.in/features/twist-fate-karthik-subbaraj-interview/|archive-date=5 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Co-starring Bobby Simha as the rowdy and Lakshmi Menon, ''Jigarthanda'' opened to positive reviews in August 2014. Reviewers noted Siddharth "gives a commendable performance" and that he "was simply terrific in the scenes where he plays a cat and mouse game with the gangster".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jigarthanda-is-a-fun-ride/20140801.htm|title=Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride|date=1 August 2014|work=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jigarthanda-review-tamil-15058085.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802081719/http://www.sify.com/movies/jigarthanda-review-tamil-15058085.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-08-02|title=Movie Review : Jigarthanda|work=Sify}}</ref> The film subsequently went on to become among the most profitable Tamil films of the year, while earning "cult status" amongst the audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-siddharth-i-felt-jigarthanda-would-be-a-cult-but-its-even-more-spectacular-south/20140812.htm#1|title=Siddharth: I felt Jigarthanda would be a cult but it's even more spectacular|date=12 August 2014|work=Rediff}}</ref> The success of the film meant that Siddharth had four successive commercially successful films in Tamil and was at the peak of his career in the industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/jigarthanda-hits-the-bull-s-eye-siddharth-delivers-a-hat-trick/article1-1249637.aspx|title=Jigarthanda hits the bull's eye, Siddharth delivers a hat-trick|author=Hindustan Times|work=Hindustan Times|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207010721/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/jigarthanda-hits-the-bull-s-eye-siddharth-delivers-a-hat-trick/article1-1249637.aspx|archive-date=7 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
His next release was Vasanthabalan's historical fiction film, ''Kaaviya Thalaivan'', depicting the life of performers from the Madras theatre circuit from the 1920s. Siddharth was associated with the project right from the scripting stages in 2011, and was instrumental in helping bring the producers and A. R. Rahman become a part of the venture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-producer/s-sashikanth/an-exclusive-kaaviya-thalaivan-special-interview-with-producer-sashikanth.html|title=An exclusive Kaaviya Thalaivan special interview with Producer Sashikanth|website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> Working alongside Prithviraj and Vedhika, he portrayed the leading role of Thalaivankottai "Kaali"appa Bhagavathar, a Madras theatre artiste, loosely based on the life of actor S. G. Kittappa. To prepare for the role, he studied the work of actors from the 1920s and made himself familiar with the lives of artistes from that time period, noting his stint in theatre was helpful.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/theatre-on-the-big-screen/article6639888.ece|title=Theatre on the big screen|author=Srinivasa Ramanujam|work=The Hindu|date=27 November 2014 }}</ref> The film opened to unanimously positive reviews in November 2014, with Siddharth's performance receiving critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/siddharth-overwhelmed-by-kaaviya-thalaivan-response-news-tamil-ol3k3ihhghige.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129080437/http://www.sify.com/movies/siddharth-overwhelmed-by-kaaviya-thalaivan-response-news-tamil-ol3k3ihhghige.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2015|title=Siddharth overwhelmed by 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' response|work=Sify}}</ref> A reviewer from Rediff.com noted "This is a role of a lifetime for Siddharth, a truly memorable performance. He sports innumerable looks in the film and is perfect in every one of them, totally at ease with the character and the body language", while ''Sify.com'' added "he has done a magnificent job and his eyes speak the sadness of his character."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-review-tamil-15058669.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141201001059/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-review-tamil-15058669.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-12-01|title=Movie Review : Kaaviya Thalaivan|work=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaaviya-thalaivan-is-worth-a-watch/20141128.htm|title=Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch|date=28 November 2014|work=Rediff}}</ref> His performance in the film earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. Siddharth's next on-screen appearance was in ''Enakkul Oruvan'' (2015), a remake of the successful Kannada film ''Lucia'' (2013), which was produced by C. V. Kumar. Appearing in two roles as a successful actor and as a village theatre operator, Siddharth appeared in one sporting a dark complexion for the first time. The film opened to positive reviews, with a critic from Sify.com stating that Siddharth does "an extraordinary job of sinking his teeth into the two characters with consummate ease", adding that the film was a "bold and unique attempt with sharp performances and a tight script".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/enakkul-oruvan-review-tamil-pdgryndeaeafj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308093816/http://www.sify.com/movies/enakkul-oruvan-review-tamil-pdgryndeaeafj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-03-08|title=Review : Enakkul Oruvan|work=Sify}}</ref> Similarly, a reviewer from ''Behindwoods.com'' stated he gave "a neat and apt enactment" in the two roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/enakkul-oruvan/enakkul-oruvan-review.html|title=Enakkul Oruvan (aka) Enakul Oruvan review|website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> However both ''Kaaviya Thalaivan'' and ''Enakkul Oruvan'' failed commercially at the box office, prompting the actor to take a break from films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://home.mykollywood.com/2015/10/20/siddharth-back-with-a-bang/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023154955/http://home.mykollywood.com/2015/10/20/siddharth-back-with-a-bang/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-10-23|title=Siddharth back with a bang|website=Mykollywood.com}}</ref> After a six-month sabbatical, Siddharth announced that he had finished work on another acting and production venture, ''Jil Jung Juk'' by newcomer Deeraj Vaidy.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/jil-jung-juck-is-actor-siddharth-s-second-film-as-producer/article1-1389103.aspx |title=Jil Jung Juck is actor Siddharth's second film as producer |work=Hindustan Times |date=10 September 2015 }}</ref> He has also worked on Sundar C's horror comedy, ''Aranmanai 2'' alongside Trisha and Hansika Motwani. It was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aranmanai 2 made more money than the original: Sundar C |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/feb/09/aranmanai-2-made-more-money-than-the-original-sundar-c-1770944.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108154014/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/feb/09/aranmanai-2-made-more-money-than-the-original-sundar-c-1770944.html |archive-date=8 November 2021 |access-date=15 March 2018 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
After a series of template horror-comedy films, Siddharth and Milind Rau have come up with ''Aval'', a smartly made thriller mixed with emotions. The script is considered to be based on a real-life incident. Apart from producing and acting, Siddharth has also co-written the movie with Milind Rau.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aval/aval-review-1.html|title=Aval (aka) Siddharth Aval review|date=3 November 2017|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film was made as a bilingual in Hindi (titled ''The House Next Door'') and dubbed in Telugu as ''Gruham''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aval-siddharth-talks-about-how-his-upcoming-tamil-horror-film-will-be-a-game-changer-in-the-genre-4181039.html|title=Aval: Siddharth talks about how his upcoming Tamil horror film will be a game-changer in the genre |date=28 October 2017|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/05/mani-ratnam-isnt-a-fan-of-horror-films-milind-rau-1666865.html|title=Mani Ratnam isn't a fan of horror films: Milind Rau|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=29 November 2021}}</ref> In 2018, he expanded to Malayalam films with ''Kammara Sambhavam'', which later gained cult following.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kammara-sambhavam-review-ambitious-concept-disappointing-result-79585|title='Kammara Sambhavam' Review: Ambitious concept, disappointing result|date=14 April 2018|website=The News Minute}}</ref>
Siddharth made his web debut with the Hindi series ''Leila'', his first release of 2019. The series was short with one season and 6 episodes, appearing on the Netflix site.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/927014/leila-review-in-netflix-series-the-future-isnt-very-different-from-the-present|title='Leila' review: In Netflix series, the future isn't very different from the present|first=Soumya|last=Rao|website=Scroll.in|date=15 June 2019 }}</ref> In September 2019, Sasi's ''Sivappu Manjal Pachai'' was released. GV Prakash Kumar is a street racer while Rajasekar (Siddharth) is a traffic cop. Siddharth sheds his ‘chocolate boy’ image to play an astute, hyper-masculine. The film was released to positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sivappu-manjal-pachai-movie-review-an-interesting-take-on-the-male-ego/article29359924.ece|title='Sivappu Manjal Pachai' movie review: An interesting take on the male ego|first=Srivatsan|last=S|date=7 September 2019|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref> The film was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/sivappu-manjal-pachai/sivappu-manjal-pachai-box-office-sep-15.html|title = Sivappu Manjal Pachai box office collection|date = 15 September 2019}}</ref> In October 2019, he appeared in ''Aruvam'', a supernatural thriller film which received mixed reviews and was a box office average.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/aruvam-review-tamil-movie-22850|title=Aruvam review. Aruvam Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Darshan |first=Navein |date=11 October 2019 |title='Aruvam' movie review: This film about adulteration is adulterated |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/oct/12/aruvam-movie-review-this-film-about-adulteration-is-adulterated-2046231.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023013558/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/oct/12/aruvam-movie-review-this-film-about-adulteration-is-adulterated-2046231.html |archive-date=23 October 2019 |access-date=14 November 2019 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
=== Career progression (2021–present)===
In 2021, Siddharth played a corrupt civil services aspirant in the Telugu film ''Maha Samudram'' opposite Aditi Rao Hydari.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Balach|first=Logesh|date=September 18, 2020|title=Maha Samudram: Siddharth and Sharwanand come together for Ajay Bhupathi's bilingual|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/maha-samudram-siddharth-and-sharwanand-come-together-for-ajay-bhupati-s-bilingual-1722966-2020-09-18|access-date=2020-12-23|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> It opened to mixed-to negative reviews and underperformed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/maha-samudram-release-date-sharwanand-siddharth-and-aditi-to-arrive-on-august-19/articleshow/80598308.cms|title='Maha Samudram' release date: Sharwanand, Siddharth and Aditi to arrive on August 19|website=Times of India}}</ref> In the same year, he also played a calligrapher in a segment of the Tamil series ''Navarasa'' opposite Parvathy.<ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Janani K. |date=October 25, 2021 |title=Parvathy shoots for Netflix's Navarasa with Siddharth, calls him Benjamin Button ka baap|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/parvathy-shoots-for-netflix-s-navarasa-with-siddharth-calls-him-benjamin-button-ka-baap-1784472-2021-10-25|access-date=29 June 2021|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The series opened to positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 March 2021|title=Suriya, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swami, Siddharth's pics from Mani Ratnam's Navarasa out ft Gautham Menon|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriya-vijay-sethupathi-arvind-swami-siddharths-pics-from-mani-ratnams-navarasa.html|access-date=27 April 2021|website=Behindwoods|archive-date=27 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427080509/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriya-vijay-sethupathi-arvind-swami-siddharths-pics-from-mani-ratnams-navarasa.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Siddharth started 2022 with the Hindi series ''Escaype Live'', where he played a content moderator.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/escaype-live-trailer-siddharth-jaaved-jaaferi-starrer-web-series-brings-forth-the-dark-side-of-social-media-watch-101650973945860.html|title=Escaype Live trailer: Siddharth, Jaaved Jaaferi-starrer web series brings forth the dark side of social media. Watch|date=26 April 2022|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=30 June 2022|archive-date=30 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630145523/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/escaype-live-trailer-siddharth-jaaved-jaaferi-starrer-web-series-brings-forth-the-dark-side-of-social-media-watch-101650973945860.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Abhimanyu Mathur stated, "Siddharth is effortless as the show’s moral compass but seems restricted somehow, because of the writing."<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 May 2022 |title=Escaype Live review: This exhausting Siddharth, Jaaved Jaaferi show wastes promising concept by trying to do too much |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/escaype-live-review-this-exhausting-siddharth-jaaved-jaaferi-show-wastes-promising-concept-by-trying-to-do-too-much-101653056836836.html |access-date=14 September 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907045128/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/escaype-live-review-this-exhausting-siddharth-jaaved-jaaferi-show-wastes-promising-concept-by-trying-to-do-too-much-101653056836836.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Siddharth's first release of 2023 was the long delayed Tamil film ''Takkar''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=9 June 2023 |title=Takkar Movie Review : Average writing overshadows Siddharth's earnest performance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/takkar/movie-review/100867548.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609085556/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/takkar/movie-review/100867548.cms |archive-date=9 June 2023 |access-date=9 June 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Siddharth then played a paternal uncle fighting for his niece, who faced abuse opposite Nimisha Sajayan in the Tamil film ''Chithha''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-06 |title=Here's why director Arun Kumar made 'Chithha' with Siddharth |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-director-arun-kumar-made-chithha-with-siddharth/articleshow/104189124.cms |access-date=2024-08-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=11 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011131343/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-director-arun-kumar-made-chithha-with-siddharth/articleshow/104189124.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He also produced the film, when was released to critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 April 2023 |title=Siddharth's next titled 'Chittha' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Apr/18/siddharths-next-titled-chittha-2566838.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831151710/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/apr/18/siddharths-next-titled-chittha-2566838.amp |archive-date=31 August 2023 |access-date=24 September 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film became a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-10-03 |title=Chithha collects Rs 11.5 crore at box office |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Oct/03/chithha-collects-rs-115-crore-at-box-office-48233.html |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''The Indian Express'' called it Siddharth’s "best performance" and added, "His scream when he realises his nephew is alive is haunting. The moment where he breaks down realising even his family perceives him as a criminal is devastating."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/chithha-movie-review-siddharth-starrer-is-a-hard-but-affecting-film-on-child-abuse-8960730/|title=Chithha movie review: Siddharth-starrer is a hard but affecting film on child abuse|website=The Indian Express|date=29 September 2023 |access-date=2023-09-29|archive-date=2023-09-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929103327/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/chithha-movie-review-siddharth-starrer-is-a-hard-but-affecting-film-on-child-abuse-8960730/|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance earned him Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Tamil.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2023-12-26 |title=The best Tamil movies of 2023: From 'Koozhangal' and 'Chithha' to 'Good Night' and 'Viduthalai: Part 1' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-best-tamil-movies-of-2023-from-koozhangal-and-chithha-to-good-night-and-viduthalai-part-1/article67674035.ece |access-date=2024-08-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=23 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823082305/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-best-tamil-movies-of-2023-from-koozhangal-and-chithha-to-good-night-and-viduthalai-part-1/article67674035.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
Following ''Chithha'' success, Siddharth had two Tamil film releases in 2024. He first played an online media reporter opposite Rakul Preet Singh in ''Indian 2''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 January 2019 |title=Siddharth lands a pivotal role in Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/siddharth-lands-pivotal-role-kamal-haasan-s-indian-2-95252 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308141201/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/siddharth-lands-pivotal-role-kamal-haasan-s-indian-2-95252 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |access-date=28 October 2020 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> The film released to mixed review but emerged as one of the highest grossing film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-14 |title=Indian 2 box office collection Day 2: Kamala Haasan's film leaves Akshay Kumar's Sarfira in the dust, earns a total of Rs 42 crore |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamala-haasan-film-indian-2-day-collection-rs-42-crore-9452159/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=19 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240719165628/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamala-haasan-film-indian-2-day-collection-rs-42-crore-9452159/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Latha Srinivasan noted, "It is Siddharth who has a very meaty role in this film. The actor has delivered; he and Kamal Haasan match up in their scenes together."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Indian 2 movie review: Kamal Haasan's film is visually striking, but filled with political sermons |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/indian-2-movie-review-kamal-haasan-film-visually-striking-but-filled-with-political-sermons-101720774621681.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712150003/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/indian-2-movie-review-kamal-haasan-film-visually-striking-but-filled-with-political-sermons-101720774621681.html |archive-date=12 July 2024 |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Siddharth later played an aspiring director facing memory loss opposite Ashika Ranganath in ''Miss You''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Siddharth-starrer Miss You First Look Poster Is Out, Promises A Coming-of-age Romance |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/siddharth-starrer-miss-you-first-look-poster-is-out-promises-a-coming-of-age-romance-8924415.html |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240608014411/https://www.news18.com/movies/siddharth-starrer-miss-you-first-look-poster-is-out-promises-a-coming-of-age-romance-8924415.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran stated, "It is a thorough Siddharth star vehicle and the actor makes the maximum use of a character that offers him the best of both worlds."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=Miss You movie review: Ashika Ranganath, Siddharth anchor this predictable but palatable self-aware masala romcom |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/miss-you-movie-review-ashika-ranganath-siddharth-9723826/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215074146/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/miss-you-movie-review-ashika-ranganath-siddharth-9723826/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was a moderate success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-08 |title=Siddharth's next, 'Miss You,' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddharths-next-miss-you-gets-a-release-date/article68844303.ece |access-date=2024-11-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=11 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111184808/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddharths-next-miss-you-gets-a-release-date/article68844303.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
In his first release of 2025, Siddharth played an ageing cricketer opposite Meera Jasmine in ''Test''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2023 |title=Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth to star in Sashikanth's 'Test' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Apr/12/madhavan-nayanthara-and-siddharth-to-star-in-sashikanths-test-2565228.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510123025/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Apr/12/madhavan-nayanthara-and-siddharth-to-star-in-sashikanths-test-2565228.html |archive-date=10 May 2023 |access-date=1 December 2024 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''Scroll.in'' stated, "Siddharth’s near-robotic Arjun comes to life when the cricketer faces his worst nightmare."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=4 April 2025 |title='Test' review: Testing times for the film's characters and viewers |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1080979/test-review-testing-times-for-the-films-characters-and-viewers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404154644/https://scroll.in/reel/1080979/test-review-testing-times-for-the-films-characters-and-viewers |archive-date=4 April 2025 |access-date=4 April 2025 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> Despite mixed reviews, the film achieved high viewership.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 April 2025 |title=Netflix's 'Test' with R. Madhavan, Siddharth & Nayanthara is a global hit on OTT! |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflixs-test-with-r-madhavan-siddharth-nayanthara-is-a-global-hit-on-ott-13879112.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250412045801/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflixs-test-with-r-madhavan-siddharth-nayanthara-is-a-global-hit-on-ott-13879112.html |archive-date=12 April 2025 |access-date=12 April 2025 |work=Firstpost}}</ref> He then played a middle class man struggling to buy his own home in ''3BHK'', opposite Chaithra J. Achar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Narayani |date=2025-03-06 |title=It's a wrap for Siddharth-Sri Ganesh's 3 BHK |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Mar/06/its-a-wrap-for-siddharth-sri-ganeshs-3-bhk |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Vishal Menon from ''The Hollywood Reporter India'' was appreciative of his performance with "understated softness".<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 July 2025 |title=3BHK Movie Review: An Unsettling Drama About The Great Middle-Class Dream |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/3bhk-movie-review-an-unsettling-drama-about-the-great-middle-class-dream |access-date=12 July 2025 |website=Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref>
== Etaki Entertainment == Siddharth produces films under the company Etaki Entertainment. It derives its name from the Bengali word "Etaki" ({{Translation|What is this?}}), which was the first word Siddharth recorded for a Bengali commercial during his stint as a child model. Since the term is a question, he made the company's logo a question mark.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-17 |title=Dhanush And Siddharth On How They Came Up With Unique Names For Their Production Houses |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/dhanush-siddharth-came-unique-names-production-houses-etaki-wunderbar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251223013750/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/dhanush-siddharth-came-unique-names-production-houses-etaki-wunderbar |archive-date=December 23, 2025 |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-02-11 |title=Goofing up your love life |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/goofing-up-your-love-life/article2882658.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214234107/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/goofing-up-your-love-life/article2882658.ece |archive-date=14 December 2024 |access-date=2025-12-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>
== Other work and media image == [[File:Siddharth.Narayan.jpg|thumb|Siddharth at an event for ''Chashme Baddoor'', in 2013]]
In ''Rediff.com''{{'}}s "Top Telugu Actors" list, Siddharth was placed 5th in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006's Top Telugu Actors |date=21 January 2010 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=26 February 2015 |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-top-tamil-actors-of-2012/20130115.htm}}</ref> In its "Top Tamil Actors" list, he was placed 5th in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Top Tamil Actors of 2012 |date=18 January 2013 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=28 February 2019 |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-top-tamil-actors-of-2012/20130115.htm}}</ref> In the Chennai Times Most Desirable Men list, Siddharth was placed 12th in 2015, 13th in 2016, 14th in 2017 and 16th in 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chennai Times Most Desirable Men of 2015|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-men-2015/articleshow/51942549.cms|access-date=16 September 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chennai Times Most Desirable Men 2016: Simbu|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-man-2016-simbu/articleshow/56780832.cms|access-date=19 September 2017|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chennai Times Most Desirable Men 2017: Anirudh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-man-2017-anirudh/articleshow/62916132.cms|access-date=21 September 2018|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chennai Times Most Desirable Men 2018: Anirudh Ravichandran|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-man-2018-anirudh-ravichander/articleshow/67990975.cms|access-date=23 September 2019|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> In the Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men list, he was placed 29th in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men 2016: Rohit Khandelwal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-most-desirable-man-2016-rohit-khandelwal/articleshow/56734510.cms|access-date=27 February 2017|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Siddharth lend his support to various causes. In 2013, he gave his voice for an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAids.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://teachaids.org/updates/siddharth-joins-teachaids/ | title=Rang de Basanti's Siddharth joins TeachAids - TeachAids }}</ref> Siddharth actively coordinated relief measures, organized supplies, and helped those stranded in the 2015 South India floods. He also lend his voice to "Spirit of Chennai", a song made as a flood relief anthem in response to the floods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vikram-directs-a-song-for-the-spirit-of-chennai.html |title=Chiyaan Vikram directs a song for the spirit of Chennai |website=Behindwoods.com |date=2015-12-31 |access-date=2016-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/celebrating-the-spirit-of-chennai/article8083351.ece |title=Celebrating the spirit of Chennai - Tiruchirapalli |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2016-01-09 |access-date=2016-01-13}}</ref> Siddharth is a celebrity endorser for several brands such as Frooti, Lux and Cinthol.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brands increasingly roping in Southern stars for pan-India ads|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/news/31249880_1_pan-india-first-brand-ambassador-parle-agro|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913193626/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/news/31249880_1_pan-india-first-brand-ambassador-parle-agro|archive-date=13 September 2016|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Cinthol ropes in Siddharth Suryanarayan as brand ambassador |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/cinthol-ropes-in-siddharth-suryanarayan-as-brand-ambassador/85178734|accessdate=21 September 2022|date=9 August 2021|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>
==Personal life== In November 2003, Siddharth married Meghna after growing up together in New Delhi. The couple divorced in January 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aditi Rao Hydari's first husband and Siddharth's first wife: Who they were|website=The Economic Times|date=17 September 2024|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/aditi-rao-hydaris-first-husband-and-siddharths-first-wife-who-they-were/articleshow/113412647.cms?from=mdr|ref={{sfnref|The Economic Times|2024}}|access-date=22 September 2024}}</ref>
Siddharth met actress Aditi Rao Hydari while working on the film ''Maha Samudram'' (2021), and the two began dating the same year.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 March 2024 |title=Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth's secret wedding: Timeline of the couple's love story |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/aditi-rao-hydari-and-siddharth-tie-the-knot-in-secret-wedding-timeline-of-the-couples-love-story/photostory/108836102.cms |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The couple announced their engagement on 28 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2024 |title=Aditi Rao Hydari is now engaged to Siddharth: He said yes; see the pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/aditi-rao-hydari-siddharth-engagement-photo-wedding-rumours-2520351-2024-03-28 |access-date=28 March 2024 |website=India Today}}</ref> Siddharth married Hydari on 16 September 2024 at Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Wanaparthy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth marry in traditional South Indian attire at 400-year-old temple: 'To eternal love, light & magic' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/aditi-rao-hydari-siddharth-wedding-traditional-south-indian-attire-400-year-old-temple-wanaparthy-9570371/ |access-date=16 September 2024 |website=The Indian Express |date=16 September 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth tie the knot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aditi-rao-hydari-and-siddharth-tie-the-knot/articleshow/113384902.cms |access-date=16 September 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
==Filmography== {{Pending films key}}
===Film=== <!--Do not split this into separate article without establishing consensus through discussion--> {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of films and roles ! Year ! Title ! Role(s) ! Language ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2002 || ''Kannathil Muthamittal'' || Bus passenger | rowspan="3"|Tamil || Uncredited role | |- | 2003 || ''Boys'' || Munna || || |- | 2004 || ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' || Arjun Balakrishnan || || |- | 2005 || ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' || Santosh || rowspan="2"|Telugu || || |- | rowspan="3" |2006 || ''Chukkallo Chandrudu'' || Arjun / Krishna || Also writer || |- | ''Rang De Basanti'' || Karan Singhania / Bhagat Singh || Hindi || || |- | ''Bommarillu'' || Siddharth Addala || Telugu || || |- | rowspan="2"|2007 || ''Blood Brothers'' || Arjun Dutt || Hindi || Short film || <ref name="R"/> |- | ''Aata'' || Sri Krishna | rowspan="3"|Telugu || || |- | rowspan="2" |2009 || ''Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'' || Siddharth || || |- | ''Oy!'' || Uday || || |- | rowspan="2" |2010 || ''Striker'' || Suryakant Sarang || Hindi || || |- | ''Baava'' || Veera Babu / young Seetharamudu || rowspan="2"|Telugu || || |- | rowspan="3" |2011 || ''Anaganaga O Dheerudu'' || Yodha|| || |- | ''180''<br>''Nootrenbadhu'' || Ajay Kumar alias Mano alias José | Telugu<br>Tamil | | |- | ''Oh My Friend'' || Chandu || Telugu || || |- | rowspan="2"|2012 || ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi''|| Arun || Tamil || Partially reshot in Telugu as ''Love Failure''; Also producer | |- | ''Midnight's Children'' || Shiva || English || || |- | rowspan="5" |2013 || ''Jabardasth'' || Bairraju ||rowspan="2"|Telugu || || |- | ''Baadshah'' || Siddhu || Cameo appearance || |- | ''Chashme Baddoor'' || Jai || Hindi || || |- | ''Udhayam NH4'' || Prabhu | rowspan="7"|Tamil || || |- | ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' || Kumar || Partially reshot in Telugu as ''Something Something''|| |- | rowspan="2" |2014 || ''Jigarthanda'' || Karthik Subramaniam || || |- | ''Kaaviya Thalaivan'' || Thalaivankottai Kaliappa Bhagavathar || || |- | 2015 || ''Enakkul Oruvan'' || Vicky / Viknesh || || |- | rowspan="2" |2016 || ''Aranmanai 2'' || Murali || || |- | ''Jil Jung Juk'' || Jil || Also producer || |- | 2017 || ''Aval''<br>''The House Next Door'' || Doctor Krishnakanth | Tamil<br>Hindi || Also producer and co-writer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aval-director-milind-rau-siddharth-and-i-did-not-want-to-dilute-horror-with-comedy-4131063.html|title=Aval director Milind Rau: 'Siddharth and I did not want to dilute horror with comedy'|date=11 October 2017|website=Firstpost.com|access-date=29 November 2021}}</ref> |- | 2018 || ''Kammara Sambhavam'' || Othenan Nambiar || Malayalam || || |- | rowspan="2" |2019 | ''Sivappu Manjal Pachai'' || K. Rajasekar || rowspan="2"|Tamil || || |- | ''Aruvam''|| Jagannathan || || |- | 2021 || ''Maha Samudram''||Vijay||Telugu | |<ref>{{Cite web|title= Siddharth to make Telugu comeback with Maha Samudram|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siddharth-to-make-telugu-comeback-with-maha-samudram-6600720/lite/|access-date=2020-10-31|website=The Indian Express|date=18 September 2020 }}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2023 || ''Takkar'' || Gunashekharan || rowspan="6" |Tamil || ||<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-17|title=Watch: Teaser of actor Siddharth's Takkar released|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-teaser-actor-siddharth-s-takkar-released-176018?amp|website=The News Minute}}</ref> |- | ''Chithha'' || Eeswaran || Also producer |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-17|title= Kamal Haasan launches Indian 2 co-star Siddharth's Chiththa poster|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kamal-haasan-launches-indian-2-co-star-siddharths-chiththa-poster/7dfdbe934b231|website=OTTPlay}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''Indian 2'' || Chitra Aravindan || |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-12|title=Shankar Accuses Kamal Haasan, Lyca Productions for 'Indian 2' Delay|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shankar-accuses-kamal-haasan-lyca-productions-for-indian-2-delay-3730499.html|access-date=2021-05-17|website=News 18}}</ref> |- | ''Miss You'' || Vasudevan || |<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 June 2024|title=Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath's 'Miss You' 1st look poster out|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siddharth-ashika-ranganath-miss-you-1st-look-poster-out-2549750-2024-06-06|website=India Today|accessdate=26 June 2024}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2025 || ''Test'' || Arjun Venkataraman || || <ref>{{Cite web|date=17 April 2023|title=Nayanthara, R Madhavan and Siddharth team up for new film 'Test'; Motion Poster out|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nayanthara-r-madhavan-and-siddharth-team-up-for-new-film-the-test-motion-poster-out-1216375?amp|website=Pinkvilla|accessdate=21 January 2024}}</ref> |- | ''3BHK'' | Prabhu Vasudevan | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 July 2024|title=Siddharth 40: Siddharth's next with Sri Ganesh goes on floors|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-siddharths-next-with-sri-ganesh-goes-on-floors/article68409452.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=20 July 2024}}</ref> |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of television roles |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Language ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2019 | ''Leila'' | Bhanu | Hindi | |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflix-announces-three-new-original-indian-web-series-leila-ghoul-and-crocodile-4363855.html|title=Netflix announces three new original Indian web series - Leila, Ghoul and Crocodile|work=Firstpost|date=23 February 2018|access-date=3 July 2019}}</ref> |- | 2021 | ''Navarasa'' | Farooq | Tamil | Also producer | |- | 2022 | ''Escaype Live'' | Krishna Rangaswamy | Hindi | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-28|title=Disney Plus Hotstar announces 18 new titles: The Empire, Six Suspects, Aarya 2, Special Ops 1.5, see full list|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/disney-plus-hotstar-announces-2021-slate-the-empire-escaype-live-special-ops-see-full-list-7424538/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> |- | 2023 | ''Baakiyalakshmi'' | Eeswaran | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |}
=== Voice artist === <!--Do not split this into separate article without establishing consensus through discussion--> {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of films and roles ! Year ! Title ! Role(s) ! Language ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2019 || ''The Lion King'' || Simba || rowspan="2" | Tamil || Dubbed version || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/siddharth-dubs-for-tamil-version-of-the-lion-king-can-t-wait-to-see-my-new-avatar-1556503-2019-06-26|title=Siddharth dubs for tamil version of the lion king - Can't wait to see my new avatar|date=26 June 2019|access-date=17 July 2019|publisher=indiatoday}}</ref> |- |2024 |''Ayalaan'' |Tattoo | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-27 |title=Siddharth lends voice to alien in Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan for free |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/siddharth-lends-voice-to-alien-in-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan-for-free-9084663/ |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- |}
==Discography== {| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" |+List of songs ! Year !! Title !! Language !! Song(s) !! Composer(s) |- | rowspan="2"|2006 || ''Chukkallo Chandrudu'' || rowspan="3"|Telugu || "Everybody", "Edhalo Epudo" ||Chakri |- | ''Bommarillu'' || "Appudo Ippudo" || rowspan="3"|Devi Sri Prasad |- |2007 || ''Aata'' || "Ninu Chusthunte" |- |2008 || ''Santosh Subramaniam'' || Tamil || "Adada Adada" |- |rowspan="2"|2009 || ''Oy!'' || rowspan="2"|Telugu || "Oy Oy" ||Yuvan Shankar Raja |- | ''Seeta Ramula Kalyanam Lankalo'' ||"Konchem" || Anup Rubens |- | rowspan="3" |2010 || rowspan="2" |''Striker'' || rowspan="2" | Hindi || "Haq Se" ||Yuvan Shankar Raja |- |"Bombay Bombay" |Amit Trivedi |- |''Baava'' || rowspan="2"|Telugu || "Baava Baava" ||Chakri |- |2011 ||''Oh My Friend'' || "Maa Daddy Pockets", "Sri Chaitanya Junior College" ||Rahul Raj |- | rowspan="2" |2012 || ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' || Tamil || "Parvathi Parvathi", "Ananda Jaladosam" || rowspan="2"|S. Thaman |- | ''Love Failure'' || rowspan="2"|Telugu || "Parvathi Parvathi", "Happy Heart Attack" |- |2013 || ''NH4'' '''(D)''' || "Neevevvaro" ||G. V. Prakash Kumar |- | rowspan="2" |2014 || ''Enakkul Oruvan''|| Tamil || "Prabalamagavey" || rowspan="2" |Santhosh Narayanan |- | ''Naalo Okkadu'' '''(D)''' <sup>Telugu dub of Enakkul Oruvan</sup> || Telugu || "Pramukha Thaararaa" |- |2015 || ''Strawberry''|| rowspan="4"|Tamil || "Strawberry" ||Taj Noor |- |2016 || ''Jil Jung Juk''|| "Shoot The Kili" ||Vishal Chandrasekhar |- |2017 || ''Taramani''|| "Unn Badhil Vendi" ||Yuvan Shankar Raja |- | rowspan="2" |2019 || ''Simba''||"Bow Wow Vadai" ||Vishal Chandrasekhar |- |''Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene'' || Telugu || "Excuse Me Rakshasi" ||S. Thaman |- |2020 || ''Arivum Anbum'' (song) || rowspan="2"|Tamil || "Arivum Anbum" || Ghibran |- |rowspan="2"|2023|| ''Takkar'' || "Nira – Reprise Version" || rowspan="2"|Nivas K. Prasanna |- |''Takkar'' '''(D)''' || Telugu || "Nuvvo Sagam" |- |rowspan="3"|2024||''Lover'' || rowspan="4"|Tamil || "Apple Crumble" || Sean Roldan |- |''Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai'' | "Marubadi Nee" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |- | ''Miss You'' | "Nee Enna Paathiye" | Ghibran |- | 2025 || ''Paranthu Po'' || "Daddy Romba Paavam" || Santhosh Dhayanidhi |}
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of awards and nominations ! Year ! Title ! Award ! Category ! Result ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2004 | ''Boys'' | International Tamil Film Awards || Best New Actor | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/040929/125/2gzze.html |title=Y! India Movies - Kakka Kakka receives eight ITFA awards |access-date=2012-07-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050419222046/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/040929/125/2gzze.html |archive-date=2005-04-19 }}</ref> |- | 2005 | ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' | rowspan="3" | Filmfare Awards South|| rowspan="2" | Best Actor – Telugu | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/nuvvostanante-nenoddantana/movieawards/61317402.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2020-07-08}}</ref> |- | rowspan="9" |2007 | rowspan="2"| ''Bommarillu'' | {{nom}} |rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareswards2007.html|title=54th Fair One Filmfare Awards 2006 - Telugu cinema function|website=idlebrain.com|accessdate=8 December 2023|archive-date=8 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208152340/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareswards2007.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu <small>(for "Apudo Ipudo")</small> | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="7" |''Rang De Basanti'' | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|access-date=21 March 2008 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Rang_De_Basanti_sweeps_Filmfare_awards/articleshow/1676126.cms |title=Rang De Basanti sweeps Filmfare awards |date=25 February 2007 |work=The Times of India |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118064234/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Rang_De_Basanti_sweeps_Filmfare_awards/articleshow/1676126.cms |archive-date=18 January 2008 }}</ref> |- | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Male | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite news|access-date=21 March 2008 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/11/stories/2007061101302000.htm |title=Rang de Basanti top film at IIFA |date=11 June 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080408161747/http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/11/stories/2007061101302000.htm |work=The Hindu |archive-date= 8 April 2008 }}</ref> |- | Screen Awards | Best Male Debut | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for the 13th Annual Star-Screen Awards |author=IndiaFM News Bureau |date=26 December 2006 |url=http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/12/26/1988/index.html |website=Bollywood Hungama |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228075835/http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/12/26/1988/index.html |access-date=20 June 2022 |archive-date=28 December 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actor | {{nom}} |rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sifymax.com/zca/viewerschoice/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070406120844/http://sifymax.com/zca/viewerschoice/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 April 2007 |title=The 10th Zee Cine Awards 2007 Viewers' Choice Nominations |work=Sify |access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref> |- |Best Male Debut | {{nom}} |- | Stardust Awards|| Superstar of Tomorrow - Male | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/max-stardust-awards-nominations-news-bollywood-kkfvfAdhhdjsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218132217/http://www.sify.com/movies/max-stardust-awards-nominations-news-bollywood-kkfvfAdhhdjsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2015 |title=Max Stardust Awards Nominations |work=Sify |access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref> |- | Global Indian Film Awards | Best Male Debut | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners |author=IndiaFM News Bureau |date=10 December 2006 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2006/12/10/1918/index.html |website=Bollywood Hungama |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720133201/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2006/12/10/1918/index.html |access-date=20 June 2022 |archive-date=20 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | rowspan="6" | 2015 | rowspan="2" | ''Jigarthanda'' | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | {{nom}} | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/dubai-hosts-fourth-south-indian-international-movie-awards-1.38919|title=Dubai hosts fourth South Indian International Movie Awards|website=The National|date=8 August 2015 |language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2015 | rowspan="2" | Best Actor | {{won}} | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/norway-tamil-film-festival-ntff-tamilar-awards-2015-siddharth-vedhika-kaaviya-thalaivan-626347|title=Norway Tamil Film Festival (NTFF) - Tamilar Awards 2015: Siddharth, Vedhika, 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' to Receive Honours [LIST OF WINNERS]|first=Nicy|last=V.P|date=16 March 2015|website=Ibtimes.co.in}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | ''Kaaviya Thalaivan'' | {{won}} |- | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards || Best Actor | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece|title=TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-07-14|location=Chennai, India|date=2017-07-14|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231110140448/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece|archive-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> |- | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html |website=Filmfare |access-date=27 June 2015 |date=27 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129092825/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html |archive-date=29 January 2016}}</ref> |- | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | {{nom}} | <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-awards-2015-winners-list-photos-live-updates-630385|title=9th Vijay Awards 2015: Complete Winners' List & Photos|last=Prakash|first=Upadhyaya|date=2015-05-06|website=International Business Times|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> |- | 2022 | ''Maha Samudram'' | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/siima-2022-check-full-list-of-winners-1144404#1|title= SIIMA 2022: Check full list of winners |publisher= Deccan Herald |date=19 September 2022|access-date=24 December 2022}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5"|2024 | rowspan="5"|''Chithha'' |Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actor | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2023 |title=Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2023 |url=https://awards.vikatan.com/cinema-awards/?pfrom=sub-menu-header |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319163316/https://awards.vikatan.com/cinema-awards/ |archive-date=19 March 2023 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"|Filmfare Awards South |Best Film - Tamil |{{won}} | rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-tamil-2024-are-out-67262.amp|title=Nominations for 69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024 (Tamil) are out! |work=Filmfare |date=16 July 2024 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/full-list-of-winners-of-the-69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-tamil-2024_-67631.amp|title=Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Tamil) 2024 |work=Filmfare |date=3 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024}}</ref> |- | Best Actor – Tamil | {{nom}} |- | Best Actor Critics - Tamil | {{won}} |- | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/south-cinema/siima-2024-dasara-jailer-2018-lead-the-nominations-check-out-the-details-inside |title=SIIMA 2024: 'Dasara', 'Jailer', 'Kantara', '2018' lead the nominations - Check out the details inside |website=Outlook India |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024}}</ref> |}
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==External links== {{Commons category|Siddharth}} * {{Bollywood Hungama person|siddharth}} * {{IMDb name|1413459}}
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