Sri Simha Koduri | |
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 Koduri in 2019 | |
| Born | Sri Simha Koduri1 (1996-02-23) 23 February 1996 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Parent(s) | M. M. Keeravani (father) M. M. Srivalli (mother) |
| Relatives | Kaala Bhairava (brother) S. S. Rajamouli (uncle) Kalyani Malik (uncle) |
Sri Simha Koduri (born 23 February 1996) is an Indian actor, who works in Telugu films. He first appeared as a child artist in Yamadonga (2007). After working in various off-screen roles, Simha made his debut as a lead actor in Mathu Vadalara (2019) for which he won SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu.
Early life
Sri Simha was born on 23 February 1996 in Hyderabad of present-day Telangana.2 His father, M. M. Keeravani, is a music director. He is the nephew of director S. S. Rajamouli.3 His elder brother, Kaala Bhairava, is a singer and music composer in Telugu films. He married Maganti Raga in 2025, the granddaughter of former actor Murali Mohan.45
Career
Sri Simha is a regular in S. S. Rajamouli's films. He was a child in Yamadonga (2007), playing the younger version of Jr. NTR's character.35 He also featured in a promotional song "Follows Follows" along with Jr. NTR.6 For Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), he worked as an assistant music director, while his elder brother, Kaala Bhairava, was a singer for the film. Bhairava is now a music director in Telugu cinema.4 Simha worked as an assistant director to Sukumar during the filming of Rangasthalam (2018).7
He made his debut in a lead role in Mathu Vadalara (2019).289 In a review of the film by The Times of India, a critic stated that he "delivers a decent performance" and how "He looks natural in his rugged look and nails scenes which require him to show emotions like fear or anger".10 Simha won SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu for the film.11 In 2021, he starred in Thellavarithe Guruvaram. The film Bhaag Saale was released in 2023.12
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Young Raja | Child actor |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Obuleshu | Child actor |
| 2012 | Eega | Bindu's colleague | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Kunthala rebel | |
| 2019 | Mathu Vadalara | Babu Mohan | Debut as a lead actor |
| 2021 | Thellavarithe Guruvaram | Veerendra | |
| 2022 | Dongalunnaru Jaagratha | Raju | |
| 2023 | Bhaag Saale | Arjun | |
| Ustaad | Surya Sivakumar | ||
| 2024 | Mathu Vadalara 2 | Babu Mohan |
References
References
- "'Thellavarithe Guruvaram' movie review: In pursuit of love". The Hindu. 27 March 2021.
- Nyayapati, Neeshita (30 October 2019). "My family is filled with musicians, but I always knew acting was my calling: Keeravani's son Simha". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- "Good luck wishes for Sri Simha". Deccan Chronicle. 25 October 2019.
- "How 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' was a family affair for SS Rajamouli - 'Bahubali 2: The Conclusion': Times when the S.S. Rajamouli epic made headlines". The Times of India.
- Adivi, Sashidhar (22 December 2019). "Introducing Sri Simha Koduri". Deccan Chronicle.
- "Yamadonga Follows Follows Promotional Video song - NTR, Simha Koduri". Vel Records. 20 October 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021.
- "Keeravani's youngest son Sri Simha turns hero". Cinema Express.
- "Sri Simha ready for big leap". New Indian Express. 24 December 2019.
- Pecheti, Prakash. "Tripping over Mathu Vadalara". Telangana Today.
- "Mathu Vadalara Movie Review: A perfect thriller which makes audience glued to their seats and also spills some laughs". The Times of India.
- "SIIMA 2021 Telugu winners' full list: Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Nani, Rashmika Mandanna, and others win big - Times of India". The Times of India. 20 September 2021.
- "Sri Simha's next is a crime comedy titled Bhaag Saale - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.