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- Time of India
From stardom to struggle with drug case: Who is Srikanth aka Sriram?
Actor
Srikanth
is currently in the news again after being implicated in a drug case. In this context, here's a look at his background and cinematic journey.
Born on February 2, 1979 in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, Srikanth grew up as the son of a mother from Kumbakonam,
Tamil Nadu
.
Although born in Hyderabad, he completed his schooling in Chennai city as his father worked in the State Bank of India. Although he had an older brother, his death from dengue fever was a great tragedy for Srikanth.
Breakthrough with 'Roja Koottam' and rise to fame
Amidst the grief of losing his brother, Srikanth's interest turned to modeling and acting. He initially studied acting under directors like Vetrimaaran and Mysskin.
Although he was initially selected to act in films like 'Kaathal Virus' and '12B', those opportunities were missed due to various reasons. But Srikanth made his debut with 'Roja Koottam', directed by Sasi, released in 2002, and the film was a big turning point.
The successful film also earned him the 'Best Debut Actor' award from the Tamil Nadu government.
From Tamil success to Telugu entry
Then the films 'April Mathathil' and 'Parthiban Kanavu' were successful in succession.
Through this, Telugu cinema also started paying attention to Srikanth. Since there was already an actor there with the same name, he was introduced as 'Sriram'. He received acclaim for 'Okariki Okaru' and rose to fame by acting in films like 'Varnajalam', 'Bose', 'Kanaa Kanden' and 'Pambara Kannale'. Later, he also caught the attention of many by acting alongside Venkatesh in the Telugu super hit film 'Adavari Mathalu Ardale Verule'.
Decline, comebacks, and facing controversy
In the midst of all this, a marital dispute arose in 2007 for Srikanth. A long legal battle ensued after an MBA graduate named Vandana filed a complaint. The two got married in 2008 and today have two children. Later, poor story choices and a marriage controversy affected Srikanth's film career. Srikanth's supporting role in
Vijay
starrer 'Nanban' gained him attention again, and has since acted in many films including Telugu and Malayalam. But he has not been able to regain his previous greatness. Many people were unaware of the release of films like 'Dhinasari,' 'Konjam Kaadhal Konjam Modhal,' and a few others. Currently, the situation of Srikanth, who has been arrested and imprisoned in a drug case, has caused a stir among fans.
