A. Srinath
Indian politician (born 1973)
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A. Srinath (born 18 July 1973) is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Thoothukkudi representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1]
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| Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2026 | |
| Governor | Rajendra Arlekar |
Chief Minister | C. Joseph Vijay |
Ministry and Departments | Fisheries |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
Chief Minister | C. Joseph Vijay |
| Preceded by | P. Geetha Jeevan |
| Constituency | Thoothukkudi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Srinath Alnath 18 July 1973 |
| Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam |
| Children | 1 |
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He was also an actor and film director in the Tamil cinema industry prior to his political career. He is the eldest son of Mr. Alnath Fernando, son of Mr. Richard Fernando from manapad .
For additional information, Srinath's grandfather, Mr. Richard Fernando, owned and operated a sailing ship (Dhoni) (TN.30 Eric Allnath) in Thoothukudi.
Career
He has been a friend of Tamil actor Vijay since they were in college and has worked with him in several films.[2][3]
He worked as an assistant director with director Jeeva, who gave him a break as an actor with films like Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007).[4]
He is known for his roles in films like Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Maasilamani (2009) and Vettaikkaaran (2009), turned into a director with Muthirai (2009) [5] followed by Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014), starring Santhanam.[6] For his third directorial venture, Leg Piece (2025) starring Yogi Babu in the lead with an ensemble of comedy stars.[7]
In 2026, he contested and won for TVK in Thoothukkudi.[8]
Filmography
All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Naalaya Theerpu | Vijay's friend | |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | Sundar | |
| 2001 | 12B | Bolt | Also assistant director |
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Ravi | |
| Kadhal Virus | Postman | ||
| 2003 | Alai | Aathi's friend | |
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Pathchu | |
| 2006 | Vattaram | Veena's brother | |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Vaidyanathan | credited as Vaidyanathan |
| 2008 | Bheema | Guru | |
| Singakutty | Kathir's friend | ||
| Santosh Subramaniam | Guna | ||
| Dhaam Dhoom | Chinnavar | ||
| Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar | Vaidyanathan | ||
| 2009 | Aadatha Aattamellam | Ashok's friend | |
| Anandha Tandavam | |||
| Maasilamani | Kadhir | ||
| Eeram | Vicky | ||
| Vettaikkaaran | Valayaapathi | ||
| 2010 | Kutty | Arjun's right-hand man | |
| Uthamaputhiran | David | ||
| 2011 | Vaada Poda Nanbargal | ||
| Aadu Puli | Idhayakanni's friend | ||
| Rowthiram | Ashok | ||
| Mahaan Kanakku | Professor Varadharajan | ||
| 2012 | Manam Kothi Paravai | Nayar | |
| Etho Seithai Ennai | |||
| 2013 | Karuppampatti | Anglee | |
| Yaaruda Mahesh | Randy | ||
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | ||
| Angusam | Shiva's friend | ||
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Also director; special appearance | ||
| 2016 | Uyire Uyire | Shiva's coworker | |
| 2017 | Aarambamey Attakasam | ||
| 2019 | Kaaviyyan | Bhaskar | |
| 2021 | Master | JD's friend | |
| Pazhagiya Naatkal | |||
| Kaadan | Attorney | ||
| Mathil | Sub-inspector | ||
| 2023 | Echo | Rajesh | |
| Let's Get Married | Deepa's husband | ||
| Moondram Manithan | Gautham | ||
| 2024 | Saala | Saala's friend | |
| 2025 | Leg Piece | "Pei" Murugesan | |
| Sumo | Kasa Kasa Asahi Sake | ||
| Kumki 2 | |||
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan † | TBA | Post-production[9] |
Director
- Muthirai (2009)
- Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014)
- Leg Piece (2025)
Television
- 2007-2008: Kadhalikka Neramillai