# Sivannarayana Naripeddi

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. He acted in more than 150 films including Grahanam (2004), Darling (2010), Amrutham Chandamamalo (2014).

## Early life

Sivannarayana was born in Sivaramapuram, Thalluru Mandal, Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his primary education in Sivaramapuram and Thalluru. 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.

## Career

After 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. Regarding his performance in Sound Party (2023), a critic wrote that he "adds humor and wit, generating genuine laughter".

## Awards

* Nandi TV Award for Best Comedian for Ammamma.com

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | All Rounder | Hindi-speaking watchman | |
| 2002 | Kalusukovalani | Interviewer | |
| 2003 | Simhadri | | |
| 2004 | Grahanam | | |
| 2004 | Sye | | |
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | Doctor | |
| 2008 | Visakha Express | | |
| 2008 | Sangamam | | |
| 2008 | Ashta Chamma | Anand's father | |
| 2008 | Yuvatha | House owner | |
| 2009 | Drona | Indu's father | |
| 2009 | Baanam | Subbalakshmi's father-in-law | |
| 2010 | Darling | Hanumanta Rao's friend | |
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Nitya's uncle | |
| 2011 | Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | | |
| 2011 | Oosaravelli | Temple priest | |
| 2011 | Golconda High School | | |
| 2012 | Julayi | Tea Seller | |
| 2012 | Eega | Temple priest | |
| 2013 | Venkatadri Express | Train conductor | |
| 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Shekar's relative | |
| 2014 | Emo Gurram Egaravachu | | |
| 2014 | Amrutham Chandamamalo | Appaji | |
| 2014 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Software company MD | |
| 2014 | Power | Rajesh's father | |
| 2014 | Chakkiligintha | Avi's father | |
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | | |
| 2015 | Pataas | Mahathi's brother-in-law | |
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Nandi's neighbour | |
| 2015 | Columbus | | |
| 2015 | Tripura | Tripura's father | |
| 2016 | Krishnashtami | | |
| 2016 | Run | Doctor | |
| 2016 | Supreme | Sridevi's paternal uncle | |
| 2016 | Raja Cheyyi Vesthe | Church father | |
| 2016 | Hyper | Rajappa's brother-in-law | |
| 2016 | A Aa | Doctor | |
| 2016 | Majnu | College principal | |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Prudhvi's father-in-law | |
| 2018 | Chalo | | |
| 2018 | Vijetha | Sridhar Rao's friend | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Shekhar's father Rao | |
| 2018 | Neevevaro | Hotel Manager Krishna | |
| 2018 | Silly Fellows | Doctor | |
| 2018 | Devadas | Pooja's father | |
| 2019 | F2: Fun and Frustration | Principal Hari Reddy | |
| 2019 | 118 | Receptionist | |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Pooja's uncle | |
| 2019 | RDX Love | Doctor | |
| 2019 | Venky Mama | Apparao | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Siva Prasad's Relative | |
| 2020 | Eureka | Principal Kanaka Raju | |
| 2021 | Red | Lawyer Appaji | |
| 2021 | 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela | Arjun's father | |
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Pandu's father | |
| 2021 | Ninnila Ninnila | Maya's Father | |
| 2021 | Vivaha Bhojanambu | Mahesh’s father | |
| 2021 | Varudu Kaavalenu | Professor | |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy | Keerthi's father | |
| 2022 | Swathi Muthyam | Daniel | |
| 2022 | Boyfriend for Hire | | |
| 2022 | Urvasivo Rakshasivo | Divya’s father | |
| 2023 | Amigos | Ishika's father | |
| 2023 | Rangabali | College Dean | |
| 2023 | O Saathiya | College principal | |
| 2023 | Sound Party | Kuber Kumar | |
| 2023 | Extra Ordinary Man | Pooja's father | Uncredited role |
| 2024 | Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana | | |
| 2024 | Inti No. 13 | Giribabu | |
| 2024 | Rakshana | | |
| 2024 | Alanaati Ramchandrudu | | |
| 2024 | Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam | Parthasaradhi | |
| 2024 | Dhoom Dhaam | | |

### Television

* Lady Detective (1995)
* Santhi Nivasam (2001)
* Amrutham (2001–2007)
* Ammamma.com (2007–2008)
* Nanna
* Manga Taayaru
* Radha Madhu
* Bharyamani
* Amrutham Dhvitheeyam (2020–2021)