Sri Murali, born on December 17, 1981, is a prominent Kannada film actor known for his versatile performances. He hails from a family of actors and film producers, being the son of producer S. A. Chinne Gowda and the younger brother of actor Vijay Raghavendra. Murali made his acting debut in 2003 with the film Chandra Chakori, which was a sensational hit. He has since appeared in numerous successful films such as Kanti, Yashwant, Preethigaagi, and Minchina Ota, the latter of which he produced under his family banner Sowbhagya Pictures. In 2014, Murali's performance in the action-drama Ugramm earned him critical acclaim and numerous film offers. He is married to Vidya, with whom he has two children, Agastya and Atheeva.