Tamil actor Srikanth arrested in drug abuse case
Tamil actor Srikanth was arrested by Chennai police on Monday over drug abuse charges. On Monday morning, he was brought in for questioning at the Nungambakkam police station. The actor's blood sample was reportedly collected and has been sent for testing. After detailed interrogation, he was arrested by the police for alleged links with Prasad.The police had earlier arrested Prasad, a former AIADMK functionary, while investigating a pub brawl in Chennai. Upon investigation, police discovered the involvement of drugs, which led to the expansion of the probe.advertisementThe investigation is underway to find if there are any more Tamil actors are involved.
Srikanth is an actor who has worked in Tamil and Telugu films. He is credited as Sriram in Telugu films. The actor made his debut in the Tamil film, 'Roja Koottam', in 2002 and then went on to deliver consecutive hits with 'April Madhathil', 'Manasellam' and 'Parthiban Kanavu' - all of which are still considered as some of the best films in his career.In 2023, he stepped foot in Telugu with 'Okariku Okaru' and juggled between both industries. Some of his notable films include 'Bose', 'Kana Kandaen', 'Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule', 'Poo', 'Nanban', and 'Coffee With Kadhal', among others.He was last seen in the Tamil film, 'Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal'.Must Watch
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