Thoogudeepa Srinivas
**Thoogudeepa Srinivas** (born Mysore Srinivas, April 17, 1943 – October 16, 1995) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Kannada cinema. Spanning nearly three decades and appearing in over 200 films, he was one of Sandalwood's most iconic and menacing antagonists, celebrated for his intense screen presence, baritone dialogue delivery, and sharp, calculating villainous personas.
Born in Mysuru, he developed a deep passion for theatre during his school days, regularly participating in stage plays. During a college production, he caught the attention of noted theatre and cinema artist M. P. Shankar, who brought him into his theatre troupe. This prompted Srinivas to halt his science degree at St. Philomena's College to pursue acting full-time.
He made his cinematic breakthrough in K. S. L. Swamy's 1966 film *Thoogudeepa*. The film's critical and commercial success permanently attached the movie's title to his name, establishing his professional identity as Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Alongside fellow stalwarts like Vajramuni and Dheerendra Gopal, he formed the core pantheon of Kannada cinema's greatest villains throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Srinivas shared an enduring screen rivalry with Dr. Rajkumar, clashing with the superstar in dozens of landmark hits such as *Mayor Muthanna* (1969), *Sipayi Ramu* (1971), *Gandhada Gudi* (1973), *Bangaarada Panjara* (1974), *Mayura* (1975), *Babruvahana* (1977), *Operation Diamond Racket* (1978), *Vasantha Geetha* (1980), *Kaviratna Kalidasa* (1983), and *Aakasmika* (1993). He also stood out as a formidable adversary against Vishnuvardhan, Shankar Nag, and Ambareesh in classics like *Auto Raja* (1980), *Sahasa Simha* (1982), and *Anjada Gandu* (1988). Beyond negative roles, he showcased his dramatic range in pivotal character parts, notably leading the cast in *Ramapurada Ravana* (1984).
Married to Meena in 1973, his cinematic legacy continues through his sons: prominent Kannada film star Darshan and filmmaker Dinakar Thoogudeepa. Srinivas passed away in October 1995 at the age of 52, leaving behind an indelible mark on Kannada commercial cinema.
Films (106)
Savyasachi
1995
Mutthanna
1994
Akasmika
1993 · Kaatayya "Kaatesh"
Anuragada Alegalu
1993
Kollura Sri Mookambika
1993
Kalyana Rekhe
1993
Bharjari Gandu
1992
Aathma Bandhana
1992
Jeevana Chaithra
1992 · Narasimha Rao
Shanti Kranti
1991
Veerappan
1991
Aralida Hoovugalu
1991
Ekalavya
1990
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
1989
Nanjundi Kalyana
1989
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1989
Arjun
1988
Ranaranga
1988 · Contractor 'Khota Note' Nagaraj
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar
1988
Anjada Gandu
1988 · Major Rudrappa
Ramanna Shamanna
1988
Vijaya Khadga
1988
Bedi
1987
Inspector Kranthikumar
1987
Anthima Theerpu
1987
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Bete
1986
Matthondu Charithre
1986
Guri
1986 · Vishwanath
Anand
1986 · Prajakoogu Editor Narahari
Sathkara
1986
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
1986
Karna
1986
Giri Baale
1985
Jwalamukhi
1985 · Ratan Lal
Devara Mane
1985
Shabash Vikram
1985
Ramapurada Ravana
1984 · Rudra
Mooru Janma
1984
Kalinga Sarpa
1984
Rowdy Raja
1984
Sidilu
1984
Prachanda Kulla
1984
Yaarivanu
1984
Bhakta Prahlada
1983 · Hiranyaksha
Benkiya Bale
1983
Maththe Vasantha
1983
Chakravyuha
1983 · Seetharam
Aasha
1983
Eradu Nakshatragalu
1983
Khadeema Kallaru
1982
Chalisuva Modagalu
1982 · Sheela's father
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Haalu Jenu
1982 · Baddi Basappa
Sahasa Simha
1982 · Peter/Robert
Nee Nanna Gellalare
1981
Driver Hanumanthu
1980
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu
1980
Auto Raja
1980 · Bhaskar Rao
Kulla Kulli
1980 · Gym Trainer
Kalinga
1980
Rama Parushurama
1980
Point Parimala
1980 · Dharmaprakash Purushottam Rao
Vasantha Geetha
1980
Naanobba Kalla
1979 · Joginder
Vijay Vikram
1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979 · Harish
Huliya Halina Mevu
1979 · Nadathakka Subbaiah
Seetha Ramu
1979
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978 · Junie
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978 · Robert
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978 · Rowdy Chennayya
Operation Diamond Racket
1978 · Vikram Singh
Shankar Guru
1978 · Madan Lal
Kittu Puttu
1977 · Kittu & Puttu's Uncle
Olavu Geluvu
1977 · Guest Appearance
Banashankari
1977
Sanaadi Appanna
1977 · Shivaraya
Girikanye
1977 · Choma
Bhaagyavantharu
1977 · Gundu Rao
Babruvahana
1977 · Thakshaka
Aparadhi
1976 · Tony
Badavara Bandhu
1976 · Photographer
Kanasu Nanasu
1976
Raja Nanna Raja
1976 · Balarama
Bahaddur Gandu
1976 · Senapathi
Premada Kanike
1976 · Ashok
Trimurthy
1975 · Duplicate Sridhar/Kamalakar
Mayura
1975 · Kotwal
Naga Kanye
1975
Kalla Kulla
1975 · Sarvottama
Daari Thappida Maga
1975
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
1974 · Ravana
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
Bangarada Panjara
1974
Mooruvare Vajragalu
1973 · Bhima
Gandhada Gudi
1973 · Kunju Ahmed
Bidugade
1973 · Muniya
Bangarada Kalla
1973
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
Bhale Huchcha
1972 · Shivakumar
Sipayi Ramu
1972 · Mangal Singh
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971 · Rukmi
Mayor Muthanna
1969 · Sudhakar Rao
Lagnapathrike
1967
Thoogudeepa
1966
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