Roshan Meka

Roshan Meka is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. He is the son of actors Srikanth and Ooha. He made his debut in a lead role with Nirmala Convent (2016) and went on to win SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu.[1] He later played the lead in Pelli SandaD (2021).

Roshan Meka
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present
Parents

Early life and career

Roshan Meka is the son of actors Srikanth and Ooha.[2] Meka was formally trained in acting in Mumbai and moved to US. He worked as an assistant director in Bollywood before foraying into acting.[3]

He first appeared on screen in the film Rudhramadevi (2015).[4] The following year, he made his debut as a lead in Nirmala Convent (2016), alongside Nagarjuna.[5][6] Reviewing his performance, Pranitha Jonnelagadda from The Times of India called him very promising. "His diction, style and even dances are commendable for a start," Jonnelagadda added.[7] Among other positive reviews, a reviewer from The Hindu wrote, "Roshan [...] looks an assured actor on-screen. His body language oozes confidence with sharp dialogue delivery."[8][9]

He went onto win SIIMA and Best Male Debut – Telugu that year.[10]

In 2021, Meka appeared in Pelli SandaD, a sequel to the 1996 film Pelli Sandadi which starred his father Srikanth.[11][12] Thadagath Pathi of The Times of India wrote, "Roshan pulls off the emotions required of him well, it's the perfect launch for him as a hero."[13] A reviewer from The Hans India also appreciated Meka's performance, stating: "He has all the qualities of a good-looking hero. He dances very well and also emoted well in a few scenes. There is a long career for him in the industry."[14]

Filmography
  • All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2015 Rudhramadevi Young Chalukya Veerabhadra Child artist [15]
2016 Nirmala Convent Samuel Debut as lead role; Won – SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu [6]
2021 Pelli SandaD Vashishta spiritual sequel of the 1996 film Pelli Sandadi [16]

References
  1. "SIIMA 2017 Day 1: Shivarajkumar, Jr NTR, Rakul Preet win big. Here are all the winners. See photos, videos". The Indian Express. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  2. Vamsi, Krishna (15 September 2016). "Nirmala Convent: Nagarjuna sets stage for sons of Srikanth, Mahadevan, Rahman and Koti". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  3. "Srikanth's daughter to make on-screen debut in Telugu". Telangana Today. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  4. IANS (2013-07-22). "Srikanth's children to play key roles in 'Rudhramadevi'". Business Standard India.
  5. Palaparthi, Srividya; Jonnalagedda, Pranita (16 January 2017). "Look at Roshan! Doesn't he want to make you fall in love?: Nagarjuna". The Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  6. Vamsi, Krishna (18 September 2016). "Nirmala Convent movie review: Script falls short of passing marks". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  7. Jonnalagedda, Pranita (11 January 2017). "Nirmala Convent Movie Review". The Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  8. "Nirmala Convent: Needed more homework". The Hindu. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  9. Kavirayani, Suresh (18 September 2016). "Nirmala Convent movie review: Outdated syllabus in Nirmala Convent". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  10. "SIIMA 2017 Day 1: Shivarajkumar, Jr NTR, Rakul Preet win big. Here are all the winners. See photos, videos". The Indian Express. July 1, 2017.
  11. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (16 October 2021). "'Pelli SandaD' movie review: Done and dusted old school romance". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  12. "Srikanth's son Roshan to star in Pelli Sandadi sequel". Cinema Express. The New Indian Express. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  13. "Pelli SandaD Movie Review : Story goes for a toss while paying homage to Raghavendra Rao". The Times of India. 2021-10-15.
  14. "Pelli SandaD Movie Review & Rating {2.25/5}". The Hans India. 2021-10-16.
  15. "'Rudhramadevi' to release on October 9". The Indian Express. 31 August 2015.
  16. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (2021-10-16). "'Pelli SandaD' movie review: Done and dusted old school romance". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
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