Tamil Actor Srikanth Arrested In Drug Case, Remanded To Judicial Custody Until July 7 (Image: Instagram/actorsrikanth)
Popular Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth has been arrested by the Greater Chennai Police in connection with a narcotics case. The arrest was made on Monday, June 23, after police received significant leads implicating the actor during an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and consumption.
The case came to light following the detention of T. Prasad, a member of the AIADMK IT wing, who was reportedly involved in supplying banned narcotic substances.
After close to a eight-hour long inquiry in connection with a drug case, Actor #Srikanth comes out from the Nungambakkam police station. pic.twitter.com/GiwUiYGLky
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During Prasad’s interrogation, investigators allegedly uncovered substantial evidence linking Srikanth to repeated drug purchases, which subsequently led to his formal arrest.
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Following the arrest, Srikanth underwent an extensive nine-hour interrogation at the Nungambakkam Police Station. As part of the procedure, his blood sample was collected and sent for testing. According to the reports, the test results confirmed the presence of narcotic substances, which further substantiated the allegations.
Before being remanded, Srikanth was first taken to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital for a routine medical examination. He was then presented before Magistrate Dhayalan of the 14th Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Egmore.
Given the urgency of the matter and the time of day, the hearing was held at the magistrate’s residence, located within the Judicial Officers’ Quarters in Chennai. The actor was represented by his legal counsel, advocate Vignesh Ramanadhan, during the session. The magistrate ordered that Srikanth be placed in judicial custody until July 7, pending further investigation.
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The inquiry suggests that Srikanth had allegedly purchased cocaine on more than 40 occasions, paying approximately ₹12,000 per gram, reported Hindustan Times.
The cumulative amount spent is said to be around ₹4.72 lakh, which was reportedly transferred digitally via Google Pay, providing investigators with a clear financial trail.
Srikanth, a familiar face in both Tamil and Telugu cinema, began his acting career with the 1999 television series Jannal – Marabu Kavithaigal, directed by the legendary K. Balachander. He made his film debut in 2002 with the romantic drama Roja Kootam, which garnered him considerable attention. Over the years, he has acted in more than 50 films, including prominent titles like Nanban, Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, and Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action.
