Tamil actor Srikanth arrested on drug charges
Actor Srikanth, known for appearing in Tamil and Telugu films, was arrested by Chennai police on Monday on drug charges. Earlier today, Nungambakkam police questioned the actor and blood samples tested at Kilpauk Government Hospital reportedly confirmed drug use.
Srikanth's arrest comes shortly after the arrest of Prasad, a former AIADMK member, who was taken into custody following a pub brawl in Chennai. Prasad was also found to have been using drugs, and Srikanth's name reportedly surfaced during the investigation.
Last week, the Nungambakkam police had arrested John, a Ghana native, for possession of 11 gm of cocaine. A report by The New Indian Express states that Srikanth allegedly procured the drugs from John. However, the police hasn't issued any official statement yet.
Srikanth made his debut in the 2002 Tamil film Roja Koottam, and later starred in back-to-back hits like April Madhathil, Manasellam, and Parthiban Kanavu. In 2023, he debuted in the Telugu film industry with Okariku Okaru. His other popular films include Kana Kandaen, Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, Bose, Poo, Coffee With Kadhal, and Nanban among others. He last appeared in the Tamil film Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal, which released in March earlier this year.
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