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 B. S. N. L. 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.