Sreenivasan Age, Wiki and Bio

Sreenivasan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/04/1956
Age69 years (died on 20, Dec, 2025)
BirthplacePattiom, Kannur district, Kerala, India
Date of Death20/12/2025

Bio/Wiki

Other NameSreenivasen
NicknameSreeni
Known ForHis acting predominantly in Malayalam film industry

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Kuthuparamba Middle School, Kerala
  • Government High School, Kadirur
College/University
  • Pazhassi Raja N. S. S. College, Mattanur
  • Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Educational QualificationA bachelor's degree in Economics

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Writing
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear, 1984

Family

FatherUnnikrishnan Nair (School Teacher)
Mother(Home Maker)
SiblingsBrother(s) - 2, Sister - 1
SpouseVimala (School Teacher)
ChildrenSon(s) - 2, Vineeth Sreenivasan (Actor, Director), Dhyan Sreenivasan (Actor, Director), Daughter - None

Career

Debut
Film
  • M Malayalam: Manimuzhakkam (1976) as Vayaran Michael
  • Tamil: Pullakuttikaran (1995) as Koorapazha Janardhan
WriterOdaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
DirectorVadakkunokkiyanthram (1989)
ProducerKadha Parayumbol (2007)
Dubbing ArtistMela (1980) as Vijayan; dubbed for Mammootty
TVCheriya Sreeniyum Valiya lokavum (2000)
Last FilmNancy Rani (2025) as Mess Mohan
Awards and Achievements
  • Kerala State Film Award (1989) for Best Film for Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) (Director)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (1989) for Best Story for Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989)
  • Kerala State Film Award (1991) for Best Story for Sandhesam (1991)
  • Kerala State Film Award (1995) for Best Screenplay for Mazhayethum Munpe (1995)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (1995) for Best Screenplay for Mazhayethum Munpe (1995)
  • National Film Award (1998) for Best Film on Other Social Issues for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) (Director)
  • Kerala State Film Award (1998) for Best Popular Film for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) (Director)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (1998) for Best Popular Film for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) (Director)
  • Filmfare Award South (1998) for Best Director – Malayalam for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998)
  • Asianet Film Award (1998) for Best Director for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998)
  • Ramu Kariat Memorial Award (1998) for Best Film for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2002) for Best Screenplay for Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002)
  • Asianet Film Award (2005) for Best Script Writer for Udayananu Tharam (2005)
  • Kerala State Film Award (2006) for Special Mention (Acting) for Thakarachenda (2006)
  • Kerala State Film Award (2007) for Best Popular Film for Katha Parayumpol (2007) (Producer)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2007) for Best Screenplay for Katha Parayumpol (2007)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2007) for Special Jury Award
  • Filmfare Award South (2007) for Best Film – Malayalam for Katha Parayumpol (2007) (Producer)
  • Asianet Film Award (2007) for Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Asianet Film Award (2007) for Best Film for Katha Parayumpol (2007) (Producer)
  • Asianet Film Award (2009) for Best Supporting Actor for Makante Achan (2009) and Passenger (2009)
  • Sathyan Memorial Film Award (2009) for outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema
  • Asianet Film Award (2010) for Special Jury Award for Aathmakatha (2010)
  • Ramu Kariat Memorial Award (2010) for Best Actor for Aathmakatha (2010)
  • Golden Friends of Kannur Expatriates Award (2011) for contributions to public and cultural life
  • T. K. Ramakrishnan Memorial Award (2011) for exemplary contribution to public life
  • Bharat Balan K. Nair Film Award (2012) for outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema
  • Asianet Film Award (2018) for Best Script Writer for Njan Prakashan (2018)
  • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2023) for Chalachitra Ratnam Award
  • Tapasya Madampu Smriti Award (2024) for contributions to Malayalam film literature

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sreenivasan was a distinguished actor mainly recognized for his contributions to the Malayalam film industry.
He experienced a humble upbringing in Pattiom, Kannur district, Kerala.
In his youth, he faced resistance from his father regarding his acting aspirations but successfully pursued a career in this field.
He devoted nearly five decades to the Malayalam cinema landscape.
His initial foray into acting was through a supporting role in Manimuzhakkam in 1976.
To sharpen his craft, he enrolled at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Chennai in 1977.
While studying, he connected with Aniyeri Prabhakaran, leading to his participation in the film Mela (1980).
Sreenivasan achieved his first lead role in the 1979 film Sanghaganam.
He started his writing career with Odaruthammava Aalariyam in 1984.
Throughout his career, he authored over 50 scripts, many celebrated for their humor and social insight.
Sreenivasan excelled as a director, securing major accolades for his directorial projects like Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala.
With over 225 films to his credit, he was known for his authentic performances that resonated deeply with audiences.
His collaborations with esteemed directors such as Priyadarshan and Sathyan Anthikad are noteworthy.
In addition to his work in acting, Sreenivasan co-produced films under the Lumiere Film Company banner.