Siddharth

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Siddharth Suryanarayan (born 17 April 1979) is an Indian film actor best known for his appearances in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi language films.

In addition to acting, he has also appeared in films as a screenwriter, producer, and playback artist.

Siddharth's appeal has included him in advertisements after completing his business management studies, and aided Mani Ratnam in filmmaking, before proceeding to make his acting debut in S. Shankar's Coming-of-age Tamil film Boys (2004).

The film's success gave him a chance to appear in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer Aayuthu (2004) before he branched out to earn critical and commercial acclaim in Telugu and Hindi cinema through Nuvvostanante Nenodddantana (2005), Rang De Basanti (2006), and Bommarillu (2006).

He established himself as a viable lead actor in Telugu films in the late 2000s and then sought to become more selective in his work, as well as receiving acclaim for his work as a carrom actor in Striker (2010) and as a blind soldier in the fantasy film Anaganaga O Dheerudu (2011). After a sabbatical and produced Balaji Mohan's commercially successful romantic comedy Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), he returned to Tamil cinema in 2011.

The actor had a fruitful year in 2014, winning critical acclaim and box office for his two ventures; Jigarthanda, where he portrayed an aspiring film maker; and Kaaviya Thalaivan, in which he appeared as an actor from the 1920s Madras theater scene.

Early life

Siddharth was born in Madras, Tamil-speaking families (present-day Chennai), India. He began his studies at D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School in Madras, Madras, and later studied at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from Kirori Mal College, New Delhi, later this year. Siddharth spent a lot of extracurricular activities during college, including as the president of the college's debating society and competing in the World Debating Championships. He continued to complete his MBA from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research in Mumbai, while also winning a speaking skills competition that earned him the CNBC Manager of the Year award in 1999.

In 1988, Siddharth's first attempt at media was with the creation of a banish mosquito repellent ad in eight different languages, as ordered by his father's close friend, ad director Jayendra. He knew he was going to be working in film since childhood, with particular fascination for writing and directing, but he didn't enroll in business school as a "safety cushion," as his father insisted on. During his stay in Delhi, he briefly pursued amateur theatre, as well as honing his writing and directorial skills.

Personal life

After the pair had fallen in love growing up in the same neighborhood in New Delhi in November 2003, Siddharth married Meghna in November 2003. However, by early 2006, the two were still married together, and later divorced in January 2007.

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Film career

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Siddharth moved into Telugu films after signing up to appear in Prabhu Deva's first directorial venture, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, 2005, in which he was also paired with Trisha. To the extent that the audience does not know what to expect from him, portraying NRI youngster Santhosh Siddharth admitted that he worked hard to portray his image as "hyperactive, and unpredictable" in order to distinguish the role from other NRI representations in Indian films. During the film's development, he was insistent that he dubbed for himself and learned the Telugu language. The film debuted in January 2005 to unanimously positive reviews, with critics describing it as a "must see." Siddharth is "the revelation" of the film, according to a reviewer by Idlebrain.com, "he epitomized the essence of his character and captured audiences's hearts with his passionate portrayal of a mischievous yet loving guy." "The surprise packet is Siddharth as the hyperactive, young man, and he is not a riot," Sify.com said. Siddharth became a long-awaited actor in Telugu films as a result of the film's success, and the film went on to become a one-time blockbuster in the Telugu film industry. The film also dominated award ceremonies the following year, with his performance winning him his first Filmfare Best Telugu Actor award for his portrayal of Santhosh. He wrote the story and was involved in the screenplay for his next film, Chukkallo Chandrudru (2006), directed by Sivakumar, who was also recognized as a playback singer for the first time. It was described as a "sophisticated comedy film for multiplex audiences" before arriving at mixed verdicts, with Siddharth's contribution being hailed at the box office.

Siddharth moved base to Hyderabad to work primarily in Telugu films, and was uncommittal about the option of having films in other languages. After rejecting Rakeysh Mehra's first attempt, he later agreed to work on the film Rang De Basanti (2006) after being impressed by the film's bound script. He was attracted to the offer thanks to his participation in Aamir Khan's film alongside Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, and Soha Ali Khan. The drama film tells the tale of an incident of government mistrust radicalizing a group of friends, from being carefree to passion-driven individuals. Rang De Basanti began in January 2006 to unanimously favorable reviews and then went on to become a blockbuster, quickly gaining "classic" status among critics. It was selected as India's official entry for the Golden Globe Awards and Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, as well as the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Film at the Filmfare Awards. Siddharth's performance, depicting an enraged young man named Karan Singhania, was highly lauded by critics who said he was "excellent." He was then nominated in the Best Supporting Actor and Best Debut Actor categories for his work at the Filmfare Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and IIFA Awards.

The Telugu family drama Bommarillu (2006), directed by Bhaskar, was Siddharth's next release. The film depicted a father's intimate love with his son, in which the father's overactive concern for his son, as well as intervention in his life, led to the former's feeling of resentment against his overbearing father. Bhaskar said he picked Siddharth to play the lead role due to his body language matching the character's. The producer praised the actor's versatility and commitment to the role, saying he was "mesmerized" after Siddharth did a scene close to four minutes without a cut. Many commentators praised the film as "classic" on release in August 2006, with Idlebrain.com noting that it was "picture perfect." The lead pair received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a Sify.com analyst adding that it was "another tailor-made job for Siddharth." He is "suarant, charming, and sophisticated," and he "morphs seamlessly from a casual sangfroid to full seriousness." Bommarillu went on to do blockbuster in India, while simultaneously becoming the highest grossing Telugu film to date. Vishal Bhardwaj and cinematographer Guillermo Navarro appeared on Blood Brothers, a short film that premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Mira Nair's AIDS Jaago project. His next film release was Aata (2006), an action drama film starring Ileana D'Cruz, which received mixed critiques from critics. Siddharth's decision to remain cautious about his future ventures, he revealed that he would "rather achieve with one good film at a time, rather than a barrage of mediocrity" and turned down a string of offers in Hindi and Telugu films.

Siddharth went twenty months without a film release, going on a sabbatical and then working hard on his second Hindi film. He had two Telugu films published in 2009, with Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam opposite Tamannaah receiving positive feedback from critics and audiences alike. Siddharth appeared in another role as a romantic hero and paired opposite actress Shamili, as well as working with Yuvan Shankar Raja as the film's soundtrack album producer. The film opened mixed reviews and had an average run at the box office, with a critic quoting "Siddharth has put on a good show as a lover boy, but his acting is not up to par in some emotional scenes." Striker (2010), his second Hindi film, was a period drama set in the 1990s depicting the life of a carrom player. Siddharth was heavily involved in the film making and wanted to fit into the role, so he took training in the sport for two months and moved to Mumbai's Malwani district. Siddharth said that his future as an actor in Hindi films will depend on how well the film is received and that relocating his base to Mumbai is a possibility. Striker became the first Indian film to be broadcast in theatres and on YouTube on the same day, but the box office did not do well. Siddharth received praise for his work with a Rediff.com writer who said, "this is a Siddharth vehicle from start to finish" and that "to his credit, he channeles his spontaneous appearance to fade nimbly under the skin of a Siddharth genius," transforming his body language from a concentrater to a smooth-talking, snarky lad entangled in a web of crime with both a He was also released the Telugu film Baava, a romantic family entertainer, in the wrong light of a village-based character. The film opened to critical reviews, with an industry analyst claiming that it was "another misplaced attempt at a break" for the actor.

In Prakash Kovelamudi's fantasy epic Anaganaga O Dheerudu co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao, the actor was then selected to play a blind warrior. It opened in June 2009 and marked the debuts of actresses Shruti Haasan and Lakshmi Manchu in Telugu cinema, and it became the actor's most expensive film till date. Following positive pre-release previews, the film opened with high hopes, but critics only received average collections and critiques. Although Siddharth "shines in his first true-blue action film" and that "he displays quick reflexes, agility, and ardent admiration as the swordsman," another reviewer said that the attire does not suit him and that the film is a pale drama." He was last seen in the Tamil and Telugu bilingual 180 directed by his mentor, the ad director Jayendra. After a seven-year absence, the venture brought a doctor who had to flee from his American life to India, where he was seen playing a doctor who fled from his American life to begin fresh. The film had an average run at the box office, but critics gave it glowing praise. The romantic college drama, Oh My Friend co-starring Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani, received mixed feedback initially but then went on to gain positive feedback commercially.

Siddharth's first film under his newly established production company, Etaki Entertainment Private Limited, which he had registered in October 2010. He sponsored the bilingual college romantic comedy Kadhadu Yeppadi (2012), based on Balaji Mohan's acclaimed short film and starring Amala Paul. After watching the ten-minute Tamil short film, he found it amusing and aspired to make it into a full-length feature film. The film was shot in Tamil and Telugu over a period of eight months under a modest budget. The film debuted in February 2012 in both languages to commercial acclaim, and it has since become a profitable box office venture. Both the film and Siddharth received critical praise, with a reviewer naming it "earnest" and "well-written" in 2013. Siddharth's most popular year was in 2013 and appeared in seven films in four languages. Siddharth was chosen to appear in Deepa Mehta's Children, a 2012 British-Canadian film based on Salman Rushdie's 1981 book of the same name. He read the book to prepare for his role as well as attending a series of workshops to portray Shiva's role, receiving accolades for his work. Siddharth appeared in Nandini Reddy's Telugu romantic comedy Jabardasth, opposite Samantha, with the pair portraying wedding planners. Despite being on the front page of their debut, the film received poor feedback from critics who dismissed their characters as a result of the couple's off-screen relationship. The film became a commercial failure, while being embroiled in a court controversy shortly after the story's release of a story theft. He was also seen in Baadshah, Srinu Vain, doing a guest appearance in a flashback sequence. Chashme Baddoor, David Dhawan's Hindi comedy film based on the 1981 film of the same name, received a critical response from reviewers. Siddharth collaborated with debutant director Manimaran on the romantic thriller Udhayam NH4, written by Vetrimaaran. The film received favorable reviews and acclaim at the box office, with a Rediff.com reviewer noting the actor "has given a very mature yet understated appearance." He appeared in Sundar C's commercially lucrative Tamil comedy film Theeya Velai Seiyanum Kumaru portraying a young IT worker who is looking for the help of a love guru. Because of his fame in Telugu cinema, the producers shot the film in Telugu as Something Something.

Siddharth began working on three Tamil projects simultaneously in a Mayo interview, predicting that the year would be "the turning point in his career" by early 2014. Karthik Subbaraj's musical gangster film Jigarthanda, in which he portrayed an aspiring film director who flies to Madurai to make a film based on a notorious rowdy's life and times, was his first release of the year. The director chose Siddharth because "he had never done a role like it before," and his on-screen character was named after and drew allusions to Karthik Subbaraj's career as a film maker. Bobby Simha, co-starring Bobby Simha in the rowdy and Lakshmi Menon, Jigarthanda, received unanimously positive feedback in August 2014. Siddharth "gives a commendable job" and "was simply fantastic in the scenes where he plays a cat and mouse game with the gangster," the reviewers said. The film went on to become one of the year's most profitable Tamil films, but it was also earning "cult status" among the audience. Siddharth had four successive commercially successful films in Tamil and was at the height of his career in the sector thanks to his film's success.

Kaaviya Thalaivan, Vasanthabalan's historical fiction film, depicting the lives of performers from the Madras theatre circuit of the 1920s to today. Siddharth was involved with the project right from the beginning of scripting in 2011 and was instrumental in the creation of the company and A. R. Rahman. He portrayed Thalaivuthar, a Madras theatre actor, in a loosening based on actor S. G. Kittappa's life. He researched the careers of actors from the 1920s to get a glimpse of the time period, noting that his time in theatre was helpful. The film debuted in November 2014 to unanimously favorable reviews, with Siddharth's appearance receiving critical attention. "This is a job of a lifetime for Siddharth," a Rediff.com reviewer said. In every one of them, he has flawlessly at ease with the story and body language," Sify.com said. "He has done a fantastic job and his eyes speak the sadness of his character." Siddharth's next appearance was in Enakkul Oruvan (2015), a remake of the acclaimed Kannada film Lucia, which was directed by C. V. Kumar. Siddharth appeared in two roles as both a good actor and a village theatre director, and he was portrayed in one with a dark complexion for the first time. The film received rave reviews, with a Sify.com reviewer stating that Siddharth does "an extraordinary job of sinking his teeth into the two characters with utmost ease," adding that the film was a "bold and unique effort with strong performances and a tight script." In the same way, a Behindwoods.com writer said he gave "a neat and apt enactment" in the two roles. However, both Kaaviya Thalaivan and Enakkul Oruvan failed at the box office, causing the actor to take a break from filming. Siddharth had ended work on another acting and production venture, Jil Jung Juk by newcomer Deeraj Vaidy, after a six-month hibernation. He has appeared on Sundar C's horror film Aranmanai 2 with Trisha and Hansika Motwani. In addition, Siddharth has signed up to appear in a Malayalam film directed by Rathish Ambat in his debut feature film role.

Siddharth and Milind Rau have teamed up with Aval, a smartly made thriller mixed with emotions, following a string of template horror-comedy films. The script is believed to be based on a true story. Siddharth has also co-written the film with Milind Rau, in addition to producing and acting. The film was made in Hindi as a bilingual (called The House Next Door) and dubbed in Telugu as Gruham. In 2018, he appears in his first film Malayalam, Kammara Sambhavam. He appeared in Leila, a Hindi television series. The Netflix website had a one-season and six episodes. Sivappu Manjal Pachai of Sasi appeared in September 2019. GV Prakash Kumar is a street racer, but Rajasekar (Siddharth) is a traffic cop. Siddharth transforms his "chocolate boy" image into an astute, hypermasculine role. The film received rave reviews when it was announced. Aruvam, a supernatural thriller film that received mixed reviews in October, was released in October 2019. Siddharth completed his Ajay Bhupathi film Maha Samudram. He appeared in Sharwanand's film "The Sandstorm." The film, which was released in theatres on October 14, 2021, has received critical feedback.

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