Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth to file for bail plea amid arrest
What's the story
Tamil actor Srikanth was arrested by the Greater Chennai Police on Monday in connection with a drug case. His arrest followed the detention of T Prasad, an AIADMK IT wing member, who allegedly supplied him with narcotics. The police are also probing if other actors bought and consumed drugs from Prasad. Now, per Zoom TV, Srikanth plans to file a bail plea as the investigation continues.
Investigation details
Medical tests confirmed drug consumption
During the questioning of Prasad, police reportedly found evidence linking Srikanth to the drug supply chain. After that, the actor was taken to a magistrate's residence for a hearing and then subsequently sent to judicial custody until July 7. The Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) of Chennai Police interrogated him, and after doing some medical tests at Kilpauk Government Hospital, the police confirmed his drug consumption. He was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Additional findings
Did he buy cocaine for ₹12,000?
As per a News18 Tamil report, police confirmed Srikanth bought one gram of cocaine for ₹12,000, resulting in over ₹4 lakh worth of transaction on Google Pay. His name came up during investigations into Prasad's arrest after the IT member was caught in a pub brawl in Chennai last week.
Career highlights
Who is Srikanth?
Srikanth, aka Sriram, is a prominent actor in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He debuted in the 2002 Tamil film Roja Koottam and went on to star in hits like Manasellam, April Madhathil, and Parthiban Kanavu. In 2003, he made his Telugu debut with Okariki Okaru. Srikanth has been married to Vandana since 2008, and they have a son together.