M. J. Shriram

Quick Info

Born August 22, 1964

Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 4″

Fan Score 50

Popularity 45

Roles Actor, Singer

Photos

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Known For

Mr. Housekeeping

Isai's father

★ 5.5

Test

Meiyappan

★ 5.0

Filmography

Test

5.0 2025

Meiyappan

Mr. Housekeeping

5.5 2025

Isai's father

Videos

Personal Details

Spouses Srilekha Parthasarathy

Did You Know

Trivia

M. J. Shriram is a trained singer and has performed over 26,000 songs in stage shows and concerts.
He made his acting debut with Sollamale (1998) and became known for supporting roles in films like Sivakasi and Velaiilla Pattadhari.
Married to playback singer Srilekha Parthasarathy, the couple often performs together in music programs and TV shows.
He has appeared in popular Tamil television serials such as Thamarai, Raja Rani, and Tamil Selvi.

Quotes

“Every time I sing, I feel SPB sir is guiding me.”
“Acting and music together allow me to tell stories in a unique way.”

Trademarks

Distinctive voice and expressive acting style.
Versatile in both films and television serials.
Frequently performs in musical tribute shows for SPB and Ilaiyaraaja.

Nicknames

MJ, Shriram Sir

Salaries

Estimated to earn ₹3–5 lakh per film role in supporting characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is M. J. Shriram?

M. J. Shriram is a versatile Indian actor and playback singer in the Tamil film industry, known for his supporting roles in films and popular television serials.

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What are some notable films of M. J. Shriram?

He is known for movies like Sivakasi (2005), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Sarkar (2018), Coffee with Kadhal (2022), and Joe (2023).

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Is M. J. Shriram a singer?

Yes, he is a trained playback singer and has performed thousands of songs in films and stage shows, often participating in tribute performances for SPB and Ilaiyaraaja.

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