Tamil actor Krishna denies drug use after Srikanth’s arrest in cocaine case, cites allergy and heart condition; police to conduct medical exam and house search

Tamil actor Krishna has been summoned and questioned by the Chennai police in connection with an ongoing drug abuse investigation, days after the arrest of actor Srikanth on June 23.

The inquiry is part of a broader probe to determine whether more names from the Tamil film industry are involved in the cocaine case.According to The Hindu, Krishna appeared before the police on Wednesday for a preliminary enquiry at the Nungambakkam Police Station, the same location where Srikanth was interrogated before his arrest. According to officials, the summons to Krishna were based on a confession made by one of the accused in the case, Pradeep Kumar.Krishna denies drug use, claims allergy and heart conditionDuring the questioning, Krishna reportedly denied consuming or possessing any drugs, stating that he has had a severe allergy to narcotic substances since 2018 and is currently undergoing treatment for a heart condition. He also told police that while he is friends with Srikanth, he has no connection with Pradeep Kumar, the alleged drug supplier.A senior police official confirmed Krishna’s statements and said the next steps in the investigation would involve a medical examination and a search of the actor’s residence for any possible evidence of narcotics possession.

How the cocaine case unfoldedThe current case stems from a police raid on June 17, during which Pradeep Kumar (alias Prado), 38, of Salem, and John, 38, a Ghanaian national, were caught with 11 grams of cocaine. Following their arrest, Pradeep informed police that the drugs had been supplied to a former AIADMK functionary, who allegedly sold the cocaine to actor Srikanth.Srikanth was arrested on June 23 after police verified these claims during interrogation. The case was initially triggered by a clash between two groups at a bar in Chennai’s Nungambakkam area on May 5, which led to deeper investigation and multiple arrests.As the probe continues, officials are now examining whether more actors or public figures may be linked to the drug network.