Srikanth, who became popular after his debut in the Tamil film Roja Kootam (2002), is known for his charming looks and romantic hero image. Over the years, he has acted in many Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Srikanth gained a good fan following with his soft-spoken nature and clean image. However, like many actors in the film industry, he also faced a few controversies during his career.
- Release Delays and Unfinished Projects
Srikanth acted in several films that were either delayed for years or never saw a proper release. For example, movies like Kuttram Kadithal, Ethiri En 3, and a few others faced production issues.
Some media reports blamed Srikanth’s selection of weak scripts and poor planning. A few producers even reportedly expressed disappointment over the commercial performance of his films.
Though Srikanth never made any harsh statements, these delays affected his image for some time, and people began saying his career was losing direction.
- Mixed Reactions to Bold Scenes in Some Films
In films like Drohi and Nambiar, Srikanth tried to break out of his romantic hero image. But some scenes, especially those involving bold or unusual characters, received mixed reactions from fans.
While some appreciated his attempt to try new genres, others felt he was moving away from his strength. Some critics even accused him of doing roles that did not suit his soft image. Srikanth didn’t respond strongly, but in interviews, he mentioned that every actor should be allowed to experiment.
- Rumors About Rift with Co-stars
During the promotion of some films, there were rumors about small misunderstandings between Srikanth and a few of his co-actors or directors. One such gossip was during the making of Police Police (Telugu), where it was said that Srikanth and co-star Prithviraj didn’t get along well.
However, both actors later appeared together at events, and the issue seemed to be only a media-made story. Srikanth has always maintained a calm and respectful attitude in public, avoiding unnecessary drama.
- Drug Case
Popular actor Srikanth, today (24-June-2025) got arrested in chennai on narcotics case which literally shook his fans. Narcotics Department says that actor Srikanth purchased drugs from an former AIADMK Functionary Prasad.
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