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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Srikanth regrets drug use as family faces an uncertain future after being arrested in a drug case: 'When I made a mistake...'
Actor Srikanth was recently arrested and imprisoned in a drug case. After the incident, he expressed his anguish and concern for his family's situation to the police. "I didn't know that using cocaine was illegal. I made a mistake without knowing it. Now that I have been arrested and imprisoned, I fear that the education and future of my son and daughter will be affected," he is reported to have said. Early cinema success and challenges Srikanth has no film background. He made his debut in 2002 with the film 'Roja Koottam' directed by director Sasi. That film brought him good name and fame. Later, he impressed the audience by acting in many films like 'April Mathathil', 'Manasellam', and 'Parthiban Kanavu'. Films like 'Varnajalam', 'Bose', 'Kaana Kanden', and 'Pambarakannale' received good reviews from him. But later, several bad story choices hindered his acting journey. A love story marked by trials Srikanth also had challenges in his personal life. He fell in love with Vandana from Chennai and secretly married her. After living as husband and wife for three months, allegations were made against Vandana. After a long court battle, the verdict came in Vandana's favor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Woman Spots 'Snake' In Her Sink. Vet Takes One Look And Says, You're Not Going To Believe This Novelodge Undo Later, the two families reconciled, and Srikanth and Vandana remarried in 2008. Today, they have two children. A father's regret and uncertain future In this situation, Srikanth regrets the impact his family is having due to his arrest in a drug case. 'When I made a mistake, I never thought it would have this much impact. I feel very sad when I think of my son. He can't live without me," he told the police. Only the future will determine how much impact this case will have on the actor's life, family, and cinematic journey.
India.com
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor whose debut was a superhit, worked with Thalapathy Vijay, three months after marriage wife made shocking allegations, got addicted to drugs, his name is…
This actor, who won the Tamil Nadu Government's Best Actor Award for the film 'Parthiban Kanavu', also received the Kala Mamani Award. He was once expected to become the top actor in Tamil cinema. Initially, he worked in films that attracted the audience. Today he has been grabbing headlines after Tamil Nadu police reportedly arrested him in a drug case. By now you may have recognised the actor. For the unversed, the actor in question is none other than Tamil actor Srikanth. Born in Hyderabad, Srikanth's father was an employee in SBI Bank. He completed his schooling in Chennai. His elder brother died during college due to dengue. After finishing his studies, he focused on modeling and then got a chance in films. Srikanth's run in Tamil cinema Srikanth was initially supposed to work in 'Kaadhal Virus' and Shyam's '12th', but he missed the opportunity due to circumstances. Later, he got a chance to work in Bharathiraja and Balachander's films, but he missed that too. Finally, the success of the film 'Roja Kootam' brought him recognition. Director Sasi's 2002 film Roja Kootam brought Srikanth recognition. The audience noticed him, and his young and passionate acting caught everyone's attention. After this, he worked in films like April Mathathil, Manasellam, and Parthiban Kanavu. He made his debut in Telugu cinema with the film 'Okriki Okaru'. This film also praised his acting. After this, his films 'Varnajalam', 'Bose', 'Kana Kanden', 'Oru Naal Oru Kanavu' (2005) and 'Bambara Kannale' (2005) received mixed response. After this, his films could not achieve great success due to mistakes in story selection. Vijay's film 'Nanban' directed by Shankar was expected to be his comeback, but it did not happen. Srikanth's personal life Meanwhile, while Srikanth was busy with films, he and Vandana from Chennai fell in love. They got married without informing their families and lived as husband and wife for three months. Later, Vandana complained to the police that Srikanth refused to accept her as his wife. The case went on in the court for almost a year, and the verdict came in Vandana's favour. Later, both families compromised and got Srikant and Vandana married in 2008. The couple now has two children. Why was Srikanth arrested? Currently, Srikanth is in jail after being arrested in a drug case. He was consuming drugs for one and a half years. He admitted, 'I consumed drugs, but did not sell them to anyone.' This has become another problem for Srikanth who is facing continuous failures in films.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tamil actor Srikanth arrested for allegedly buying cocaine from drug cartel
Tamil film actor Srikanth, also known as Sriram Krishnamachari, 46, was arrested on Monday by the Nungambakkam police of the Greater Chennai Police for allegedly buying cocaine from a drug cartel. The cartel includes a Nigerian national who was recently arrested. The authorities are on the lookout for actor Krishna, who is believed to be in Kerala. A senior police officer confirmed the arrest and said Srikanth had been in regular contact with three drug offenders arrested recently. 'Our investigation revealed that he procured and consumed cocaine... Further investigation is under way,' the officer said. Srikanth made his big screen acting debut in the 2002 Tamil film Roja Kootam. He has also starred in notable films like April Maadhathil (2002), Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Okariki Okaru (2003), and the Tamil remake of 3 Idiots, titled Nanban (2012). Srikanth has received multiple awards, including Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards. To combat drug-trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) operates under the supervision of Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun. It gathers intelligence on ganja and synthetic drugs, identifies offenders and networks, and works with local police stations to make arrests. On June 17, based on the ANIU's inputs, the Nungambakkam police arrested Pradeep Kumar, alias Prado, 38, of Sankari in Salem, and John, 38, a Ghanaian national, after they were found in possession of 11 grams of cocaine. During interrogation, Pradeep said he had supplied drugs to T. Prasad, a dismissed AIADMK functionary, who sold the cocaine to Srikanth at a Nungambakkam pub last month. Brawl at bar Prasad, along with his associates, had been arrested earlier in connection with a brawl at a bar. Further investigation revealed that he had also been involved in a job racket, cheating a Hyderabad businessman. Police sources said Prasad had worked in film production with Srikanth and the latter frequently socialised with the offenders. The police searched Srikanth's residence in the Nungambakkam Lake Area, where cocaine in small quantities was allegedly seized. On Monday morning, Srikanth was detained for questioning and then arrested after his blood test came back positive for narcotics. He was examined at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. Sourced from Bengaluru The cocaine was reportedly sourced from Bengaluru through Pradeep and John, who purchased it for ₹7,000 per gram and sold it in Chennai for ₹12,000. Mr. Arun has directed the ANIU and the local law enforcement agencies to intensify surveillance and crack down on organised narcotics trafficking. Investigations are under way to apprehend other individuals linked to the syndicate.
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Actor Srikanth arrested by Greater Chennai Police in drug case
Tamil film actor Srikanth was on Monday arrested by the Greater Chennai Police in a drug bust case, sources said. The actor was taken in for questioning on Monday morning based on statements given by the accused in another drug case. A week ago, the Nungambakkam police had arrested John, a native of Ghana, and seized 11 gm of cocaine from him. Police sources said that Srikanth's arrest was linked to this case, indicating that the actor had procured the narcotic from him. The agency is yet to issue any official statement on this. Srikanth has acted in many successful Tamil movies including his debut Roja Kootam in 2002, April Maadhathil (2002), Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005), Poo (2008), and Nanban (2012) among others. Reflecting on his colourful filmography, dotted with films from a wide variety of stories, Srikanth had told The New Indian Express in an earlier interview, "My career graph looks more like an ECG graph, with such highs and lows." Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal was his latest release and came out in March 2025. The actor's arrest follows a similar arrests from the Kerala film industry, that saw actor Shine Tom Chacko as well as directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza being questioned by cops.
