Sivannarayana Naripeddi is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films and television. He is best known for his role as 'Appaji' in the popular Telugu TV sitcom Amrutham (2001–2007). He won the Nandi Award for Best Comedian for Ammamma.com TV show.[1] He acted in more than 150 films including Grahanam (2004), Darling (2010), Amrutham Chandamamalo (2014).[2]
Sivannarayana Naripeddi | |
|---|---|
 Sivannarayana in 2013 | |
| Born | Sivarampuram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Hyderabad Central University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Anuradha |
Early life
editSivannarayana was born in Sivaramapuram, Thalluru Mandal, Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his primary education in Sivaramapuram and Thalluru.[2] He shifted to Hyderabad after 1980 and completed his bachelor's degree in Secunderabad. He also completed his master's degree in Theatre at Hyderabad Central University. He has theater experience from his childhood. He is married to Anuradha and has two sons who have settled in London and US.[2][3]
Career
editAfter completing his education he worked as an officer in BSNL. He lived in Sangareddy, Secunderabad as part of his job. During this time, he got in touch with different theater groups who perform stage dramas. Because of this stage shows, he got a chance in Amrutham TV serial.[2] Regarding his performance in Sound Party (2023), a critic wrote that he "adds humor and wit, generating genuine laughter".[4]
Awards
editFilmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | All Rounder | Hindi-speaking watchman | ||
| 2002 | Kalusukovalani | Interviewer | ||
| 2003 | Simhadri | |||
| 2004 | Grahanam | |||
| Sye | ||||
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | Doctor | ||
| 2008 | Visakha Express | |||
| Yuvatha | House owner | |||
| Ashta Chamma | Anand's father | |||
| 2009 | Drona | Indu's father | ||
| Baanam | Subbalakshmi's father-in-law | |||
| 2010 | Darling | Hanumanta Rao's friend | ||
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Nitya's uncle | ||
| Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | ||||
| Oosaravelli | Temple priest | |||
| Golconda High School | ||||
| 2012 | Julayi | Tea Seller | ||
| Eega | Temple priest | |||
| 2013 | Venkatadri Express | Train conductor | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Shekar's relative | |||
| 2014 | Emo Gurram Egaravachu | |||
| Amrutham Chandamamalo | Appaji | |||
| Maine Pyar Kiya | Software company MD | |||
| Power | Rajesh's father | |||
| Chakkiligintha | Avi's father | |||
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | |||
| Pataas | Mahathi's brother-in-law | |||
| Yevade Subramanyam | Nandi's neighbour | |||
| Columbus | ||||
| Tripura | Tripura's father | |||
| 2016 | Krishnashtami | |||
| Run | Doctor | |||
| Supreme | Sridevi's paternal uncle | |||
| Raja Cheyyi Vesthe | Church father | |||
| Hyper | Rajappa's brother-in-law | |||
| A Aa | Doctor | |||
| Majnu | College principal | |||
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Prudhvi's father-in-law | ||
| 2018 | Chalo | |||
| Vijetha | Sridhar Rao's friend | |||
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Shekhar's father Rao | |||
| Neevevaro | Hotel Manager Krishna | |||
| Silly Fellows | Doctor | |||
| Devadas | Pooja's father | |||
| 2019 | F2: Fun and Frustration | Principal Hari Reddy | ||
| 118 | Receptionist | |||
| Maharshi | Pooja's uncle | |||
| RDX Love | Doctor | |||
| Venky Mama | Apparao | |||
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Siva Prasad's Relative | ||
| Eureka | Principal Kanaka Raju | |||
| 2021 | Red | Lawyer Appaji | ||
| 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela | Arjun's father | |||
| Alludu Adhurs | Pandu's father | |||
| Ninnila Ninnila | Maya's Father | |||
| Vivaha Bhojanambu | Mahesh’s father | |||
| Varudu Kaavalenu | Professor | |||
| Shyam Singha Roy | Keerthi's father | |||
| 2022 | Swathi Muthyam | Daniel | [6] | |
| Urvasivo Rakshasivo | Divya’s father | |||
| 2023 | Amigos | Ishika's father | ||
| Rangabali | College Dean | |||
| O Saathiya | College principal | |||
| Sound Party | Kuber Kumar | [4] | ||
| Extra Ordinary Man | Pooja's father | Uncredited role | ||
| 2024 | Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana | |||
| Inti No. 13 | Giribabu | [7] | ||
| Rakshana | ||||
| Alanaati Ramchandrudu | ||||
| Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam | Parthasaradhi |
Television
edit- Lady Detective (1995)
- Santhi Nivasam (2001)
- Amrutham (2001–2007)
- Ammamma.com (2007–2008)
- Nanna
- Manga Taayaru
- Radha Madhu
- Bharyamani
- Amrutham Dhvitheeyam (2020–2021)
References
edit- ^ "Andhra Pradesh State Nandi TV Film Awards for the Year 2007" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television & Theatre Development Corporation. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "చిన్నతనం నుంచే సినిమాలపై ఆసక్తి". Eenadu (in Telugu). 1 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Sivannarayana". MAA Stars. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Sound Party entertains in bits and pieces, VJ Sunny Shines". Deccan Chronicle. 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Nandi TV Awards G.O and Results 2007". APSFTVTDC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Swathimuthyam review: A sensible, charming wedding comedy with fine performances". OTTPlay.
- ^ "Inti Number 13 Movie Review : Eerie and visually engaging". The Times of India.
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