# Sreenath > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sreenath > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sreenath.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sreenath > Source revision: 1352924265 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Indian actor (1956–2010) For other people named Srinath, see [Srinath (disambiguation)](/source/Srinath_(disambiguation)). Sreenath Born Sreenath Thoppil Inchora (1956-08-26)August 26, 1956 Kuzhur, Kerala, India Died 23 April 2010(2010-04-23) (aged 53) Kothamangalam, Kerala, India Occupation Actor Years active 1978–2010 Spouses Shanthi Krishna ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 1995)​ Latha Sreenath ​ (m. 1999⁠–⁠2010)​ Children 1 Awards Kerala State Television Awards In this [Malayali name](/source/Malayali_name), the person is referred to by their [given name](/source/Given_name), *Sreenath*, and not by their [surname](/source/Surname), *Thoppil Inchora*. **Sreenath Thoppil Inchora** (26 August 1956 – 23 April 2010) was an Indian film and television actor. He was one of the prominent lead actors of the 1980s who played both lead and supporting roles in numerous [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam_cinema) and a few [Tamil films](/source/Tamil_cinema). He was noted for his good looks and was considered a handsome leading man during the early phase of his career.[1] His first Tamil movie, *[Rail Payanangalil](/source/Rail_Payanangalil)*, was a super hit and ran in theatres for 175 days.[2] Some of his notable roles as a main lead include, *[Ithu Njangalude Katha](/source/Ithu_Njangalude_Katha)*, [*Visa*](/source/Visa_(film)), *[*Sathyam*](/source/Sathyam_(1980_film))*, *[Swapnalokum](/source/Swapnalokum)*. He also played major supporting roles in *[Sarvakalashala](/source/Sarvakalashala)*, *[Thoovanathumbikal](/source/Thoovanathumbikal)*, *[Oru CBI Diary Kurippu](/source/Oru_CBI_Diary_Kurippu)*, *[Kireedam](/source/Kireedam_(1989_film))*, *[Mathilukal](/source/Mathilukal_(film))*, and *[Meghamalhar](/source/Meghamalhar)*.[3] He also acted in popular Television serials, including Samayam, Sthree Janmam, Ente Suryapthri, Ente Manasaputhri, and Paarijatham and is the recipient of *[Kerala State Television Awards](/source/Kerala_State_Television_Award_for_Best_Actor)* for [Best Actor](/source/Kerala_State_Television_Award_for_Best_Actor) in 2000. ## Personal life Early in his film career, he worked with actress [Shanthi Krishna](/source/Shanthi_Krishna) in a few hit movies and fell in love during the shoot of *[Ithu Njangalude Katha](/source/Ithu_Njangalude_Katha)*.[4] He later married her at [Guruvayoor Temple](/source/Guruvayoor_Temple) in September 1984. They parted ways in September 1995.[5] He married Latha in 1999. The couple have a son named Viswajith.[6] ## Film career ### Early Career and Breakthrough (1978-1984) Sreenath began his film career in the late 1970s making his debut with *[Shalini Ente Koottukari](/source/Shalini_Ente_Koottukari)*. He quickly rose to prominence as a leading actor and first gained attention with *[Kalika](/source/Kalika_(film))*, where he acted as one of the leads alongside Sukumaran and Venu Nagavalli. He got his breakthrough role in Tamil cinema through the movie *[Rail Payanangalil](/source/Rail_Payanangalil)* directed by T.Rajendar, where he played the role of a singer. The film ran for 175 days in Tamil Nadu, and he later appeared in a few more Tamil movies. He then gained further recognition with movies like *[Attimari](/source/Attimari)*, where he was one of the main leads playing Babu, the son of veteran actor Prem Nazir, while Mohanlal, who later became a superstar, played the main antagonist. He also appeared as the main lead among five men opposite Shanthi Krishna in *[Ithu Njangalude Katha](/source/Ithu_Njangalude_Katha)* and the movie, along with its songs, was well received. In the movie [*Visa* (film)](/source/Visa_(film)) he played the role of Balakrishnan, a typical Kerala youth who dreams of going abroad for a better life, a character that reflects the reality of society, where many young men aspire to improve their lives by working overseas. He was paired with Shanthi Krishna again in this film, and Mammootty, who later became a megastar, had an equally important role.[1] ### Supporting and Character Roles (Late 1980s – 2000s) As his career progressed, Sreenath shifted to playing supporting and character roles. He was noted for his performances in *[Thoovanathumbikal](/source/Thoovanathumbikal)* and *[Mathilukal](/source/Mathilukal)*, as well as for portraying Omana’s husband, Sunny, in *[Oru CBI Diary Kurippu](/source/Oru_CBI_Diary_Kurippu)*, which ran for more than 100 days. He also played Mohanlal’s (Sethu’s) friend in *[Kireedam](/source/Kireedam_(1989_film))*, In the new millennium, he delivered a remarkable performance as advocate Bhoominathan in *[Meghamalhar](/source/Meghamalhar)*, a role that required maturity and was executed with sheer excellence. In addition to films, he focused on television acting, while continuing to appear occasionally in movies. He also completed a two-year acting program at the South Indian Film Chambers. Some of his other popular films include, *[Mangalam Nerunnu](/source/Mangalam_Nerunnu)*, *[Sandhya Mayangum Neram](/source/Sandhya_Mayangum_Neram)*, *[Itha Innu Muthal](/source/Itha_Innu_Muthal)*, *[Kaalapani](/source/Kaalapani)*, *[Devaasuram](/source/Devaasuram)*, *[Vazhunnor](/source/Vazhunnor)*, *[Agnisakshi](/source/Agnisakshi_(1999_film))*, and *[Varnakkazhchakal](/source/Varnakkazhchakal)*. Sreenath played an important role in the segment 'Makal' of the 2009 anthology *[Kerala Cafe](/source/Kerala_Cafe)*, which consisted of 10 short films woven around a common theme. This was his last film. ## Political career Sreenath was a [Shiv Sena](/source/Shiv_Sena) candidate from the [Attingal Lok Sabha constituency](/source/Attingal_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)) in the [2009 Lok Sabha elections](/source/2009_Indian_general_election).[3] ## Death Sreenath was found dead with his wrists slashed in a hotel room in [Kothamangalam](/source/Kothamangalam%2C_Ernakulam) in Kerala on 23 April 2010.[7] He had been in Kothamangalam for the shooting of the [Malayalam film](/source/Malayalam_film) *Shikar*. His body was later shifted to [Thiruvananthapuram](/source/Thiruvananthapuram) and cremated at Shanthikavadam Crematorium with full state honour. His family suspected that he was murdered. The mystery about his death remains to this day. ## Accolades Year Award Category Work Result Ref 2000 Kerala State Television Awards Best Actor Won ## Filmography ### Malayalam Year Title Role Notes 1978 Shalini Ente Koottukari Unnikrishnan 1979 Manasa Vacha Karmana Rameshan's friend 1980 Sathyam Ramakrishna Nair Kalika Kariya 1981 Arayannam Vijayan Attimari Babu Thaalam Manasinte Thaalam Oothikachiya Ponnu Dr. Samuel 1982 Pooviriyum Pulari Raghu Ithu Njangalude Katha Raghu Chilanthivala Suresh 1983 Swapnalokum Visa Balakrishnan Eenam Kingini Kombu Professor Janaki Belt Mathai Tony Saagaram Santham Dr. Madan Mohan 1984 NH 47 Sunny Thacholi Thankappan Basheer Mangalam Nerunnu Madhu Sandhya Mayangum Neram Mohan Piriyilla Naam Gopi Itha Innu Muthal Gopi/Jimmy Fernandez Muthodu Muthu Gopi Odaruthammava Aalariyam Govindan 1985 Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya Police Officer Snehicha Kuttathinu Satheesh Chandran Aarodum Parayaruthu Oru Nokku Kanan Ayanam Joy Koodum Thedi Jayakumar 1986 Oru Yugasandhya Karunan Hello My Dear Wrong Number SI Rajagopal Bhagavan Vivahithare Ithile 1987 Archanapookkal Nirabedhangal Balan Amme Bhagavathi Thirumeni Vrutham James Chacko Sarvakalashala Jeevan Jaalakam Anchal Sasi Thoovanathumbikal Madhavan Irupatham Noottandu Jeevan Kaiyethum Doorathu Murali Ezhuthapurangal Sreenivasan 1988 Moonnam Mura DySP Raju Marikkunnila Njan Kudumbapuranam Sivan Oru CBI Diary Kurippu Sunny Innaleyude Baakki Balu Vicharana Raghuvaran August 1 Gopi 1989 Swagatham Sajan Innale Gafoor Douthyam Shekhar Aazhikkoru Muthu Chandran V. I. P. Rajendran The News Jeevan Kireedam Keshu Adikkurippu S. I. Raju 1990 Enquiry Naale Ennundengil Mathilukal Aniyan 1992 Apaaratha Sudhakaran Malootty Raghavan 1993 Ottayadipathakal Anoop Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooriyodayam Chenkol Keshu Devaasuram C. S. 1995 Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu Balan Bali Saadaram Ravichandra Menon Maanthrikam Kernel 1996 Thooval Kottaram Mathew Kaalapani Satyasheelan, a prisoner 1999 Vazhunnor Adv. Simon Thevakkattu Agnisakshi 2000 Varnakkazhchakal Adv. Satheesh 2001 Meghamalhar Bhoominathan 2003 Vasanthamallika Balakrishnan's father 2004 Sethurama Iyer CBI Sunny 2006 Balram vs. Tharadas Jayakrishnan 2007 Sketch The Trigger 2009 Bhagavan Kerala Cafe Sajeevan Segment: "Makal" ### Tamil Year Title Role Notes 1981 Rail Payanangalil N. Vasanth Chinna Mul Peria Mul Dr. Arun 1983 Kal Vadiyum Pookkal 1987 Poovizhi Vasalile Micheal Guest appearance ## Television serials ### Malayalam - Samayam ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Ragamritham ([DD Malayalam](/source/DD_Malayalam)) - Snehadooram ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Sthree Janmam ([Surya Tv](/source/Surya_Tv)) - [Kadamathath Kathanaar](/source/Kadamattathu_Kathanar_(TV_series)) ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Kanakkuyil ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Suryaputhri ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Ente Suryaputhri ([Surya Tv](/source/Surya_Tv)) - Ente Manasaputhri ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Hello Kuttichathan ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - [Paarijatham](/source/Paarijatham_(2008_TV_series)) ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Akkare Ikkare ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Nirmalyam ([Asianet](/source/Asianet_(TV_channel))) - Police (ACV) - Mattoruval ([Surya Tv](/source/Surya_Tv)) - Devimahathmyam (Asianet) ### Tamil - Ammavukku Kalyanam (DD) - [Maharani (TV series)](/source/Maharani_(2009_TV_series)) ([Vijay TV](/source/Vijay_TV)) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-kk_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-kk_1-1) ["They lived like an ideal couple, but later got separated; Mohanlal-starrer movie led to Sreenath's death?'"](https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1490453&u=they-lived-like-an-ideal-couple-but-later-got-separated-mohanlal-starrer-movie-led-to-sreenaths-death) (in Malayalam). Kerala Kaumudi. 1 March 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Nizhal_Magazine_2-0)** Thinnai, Puthu (20 March 2017). ["வெள்ளி விழா கண்ட தமிழ் திரைப்படங்கள்"](https://puthu.thinnai.com/2017/03/20/வெள்ளி-விழா-கண்ட-தமிழ்-தி/). *Puthu Thinnai*. N. Selvaraj. Retrieved 16 September 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-toi_apr10_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-toi_apr10_3-1) ["Malayalam actor Sreenath found dead in hotel room"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thirupuram/Malayalam-actor-Sreenath-found-dead-in-hotel-room/articleshow/5847406.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Manorama Online | Movies | History of Movie |"](https://web.archive.org/web/20101007110802/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=7121935&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3). *www.manoramaonline.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=7121935&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3) on 7 October 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["നടൻ ശ്രീനാഥിനെ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ കണ്ടെത്തി"](http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?articleType=Malayalam+Home&contentId=7117137&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL). manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 23 April 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["നക്ഷത്രമായില്ലെങ്കിലും"](http://news.keralakaumudi.com/news.php?nid=94d49543425c6b6f1f17938a7a9bf4f4) (in Malayalam). news.keralakaumudi.com. Retrieved 23 April 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Malayalam actor Sreenath found dead in hotel room"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100426142010/http://movies.indiatimes.com/news-gossip/regional-/malayalam/Malayalam-actor-Sreenath-found-dead-in-hotel-room/articleshow/5847901.cms). movies.indiatimes.com. Archived from [the original](http://movies.indiatimes.com/news-gossip/regional-/malayalam/Malayalam-actor-Sreenath-found-dead-in-hotel-room/articleshow/5847901.cms) on 26 April 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010. ## External links - [Sreenath](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0820203/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) - [Sreenath at MSI](http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Sreenath&limit=56) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sreenath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sreenath) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sreenath?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.