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'{{Short description|2024 Indian film by Tushar Hiranandani}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Srikanth | image = Srikanth film poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[Tushar Hiranandani]] | based_on = | producer = {{Plainlist| * [[Bhushan Kumar]] * [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] * Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani }} | writer = Jagdeep Siddhu<br />Sumit Purohit | starring = [[Rajkummar Rao]]<br />[[Jyothika]]<br />[[Alaya F]] <br />[[Sharad Kelkar]] | music = '''Songs:'''<br/>[[Anand–Milind]]<br />[[Tanishk Bagchi]]<br />[[Sachet–Parampara]]<br />Ved Sharma<br/>Aditya Dev<br/>'''Background Score:'''<br />Ishaan Chhabra | cinematography = Pratham Mehta | editing = Debasmita Mitra<br/>Sanjay Sankla | studio = {{Plainlist| * Chalk and Cheese Films * [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]] }} | distributor = [[AA Films]] (India)<br>Funasia Films<br>Marudhar (Overseas) | released = {{Film date|2024|05|10|df=y}} | runtime = 134 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/srikanth-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdixmtm1|title=''Srikanth'' (12A) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=9 May 2024 |access-date=10 May 2024}}</ref> | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> | gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|21.44}} crore<ref name="bo">{{cite news |last1=|first1=|title=Srikanth Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/srikanth/box-office/ |access-date=11 May 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=11 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> }} '''''Srikanth''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[biographical film]] on the life of [[Srikanth Bolla]], a visually-impaired industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries. It is directed by [[Tushar Hiranandani]] and stars [[Rajkummar Rao]] in the eponymous role with [[Jyothika]], [[Alaya F]] and [[Sharad Kelkar]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=‘Srikanth’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao promises a hard-hitting performance in the biopic drama|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/srikanth-trailer-rajkummar-rao-promises-a-hard-hitting-performance-in-the-biopic-drama/article68049570.ece|date=10 April 2024|work=The Hindu|access-date=14 April 2024}}</ref> Filming took place from November 2022 to January 2023. Initially set to release theatrically in September 2023,<ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Sri’ now titled ‘Srikanth’, gets a new release date|url=https://yespunjab.com/rajkummar-raos-sri-now-titled-srikanth-gets-a-new-release-date/|date=30 March 2024|work=Yes Punjab News|access-date=14 April 2024}}</ref> ''Srikanth'' was released on 10 May 2024 on the occasion of [[Akshay Tritiya]].<ref name=":2">{{cite news|title='Srikanth': Rajkummar Rao shares 1st look from biopic, to release on May 10|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/srikanth-rajkummar-rao-first-look-biopic-drama-poster-2523841-2024-04-05|date=5 April 2024|work=India Today|access-date=14 April 2024}}</ref> ==Plot== The Hindi language [[biopic]] tells the story of Srikanth Bolla, an Indian [[entrepreneur]], who gained prominence as the founder of Bollant Industries. The company created in 2012 is a groundbreaking enterprise that provides employment opportunities for unskilled and differently-abled individuals to create eco-friendly products. The film chronicles the struggles of Srikanth, who was born visually impaired in 1992 in Seetharamapuram [[village]] in [[Machilipatnam]], in [[Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014)|then undivided Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. The film shows his struggles from childhood, there is a line 'mai bhaag nahi sakta, sirf lad sakta hun' meaning ('I can't run away, I can only fight').<ref>{{cite news|title=Srikanth Trailer: Rajkummar Rao As Srikanth Bolla Aims To Become India’s First Blind President, Jyotika & Alaya F Shine|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/srikanth-trailer-rajkummar-rao-as-srikanth-bolla-aims-to-become-india-s-first-blind-president-jyotika-alaya-f-shine/ar-BB1lkwOR|date=10 April 2024|work=MSN|access-date=14 April 2024}}</ref> The film exemplifies an extraordinary narrative of perseverance and achievement by Srikanth, including filing a court case to study science as a subject, despite scoring 98%; to getting selected as the first international visually impaired student at [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] after being denied entry into [[Indian Institute of Technology]]. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/take-one-big-story-of-the-day/srikanth-bolla-first-overseas-blind-student-at-mit-entrepreneur-who-employs-the-disabled-and-subject-of-a-new-bollywood-film/92805/1|title=Srikanth Bolla: First overseas blind student at MIT, entrepreneur who employs the disabled, and subject of a new bollywood film}}</ref> The film's [[tagline]] is 'AA RAHA HAI SABKI AANKHEN KHOLNE' meaning "he is coming to open everyone's eyes". ==Cast== {{Cast list|*[[Rajkummar Rao]] as [[Srikanth Bolla]] *[[Jyothika]] as Devika Malvade, Srikanth's mentor *[[Alaya F]] as Veera Swathi *[[Sharad Kelkar]] as [[Ravi Mantha]] *[[Jameel Khan]] as [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] *Srinivas Beesetty as Damodar Bolla, Srikanth's father *Anusha Nuthul as Venkatamma Bolla, Srikanth's mother *Srikant Manna and Arnav Abdagire as young Srikanth Bolla *Bharat Jadhav as Magistrate *Sridhar Murthy as S N Venugopal *Sukhita Aiyyar as Vidya Reddy *Vinita Venugopal as Kavita Mantha *[[Om Kanojiya]] as Mahesh *Aarav Khot as Narendra Bolla *Akshay Chaudhary as young Narendra Bolla *Clarissa Saaiman as Kelly *Siboniso Tadeus Mbatha as Edward *Arnav Bansal as Vishnu *Arun Malik as Convent school principal *Saurav Joshi as a school teacher *[[Vivek Mishra]] (special appearance) *[[Hansal Mehta]] (special appearance)}} ==Production== === Development === The film was initially titled ''SRI'', which was later changed to ''Srikanth''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rajkummar-raos-sri-now-titled-as-srikanth-aa-raha-hai-sabki-aankhein-kholne-release-date-out-5339905/|title=Rajkummar Rao's SRI Is Now Titled Srikanth-Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne|work=NFTV|date=30 March 2024|access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/entertainment/rajkummar-rao-alaya-fs-sri-titled-as-srikanth-film-to-release-on-may-10|title=Rajkummar Rao, Alaya F's SRI Titled As Srikanth; Film To Release On May 10|work=Freepress Journal|date=30 March 2024|access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref> The film's director Tushar revealed, the first film he wanted to make was the film on Srikanth Bolla, but couldn't do it as Srikanth Bolla being very busy with his work, couldn't find time to meet him. Then he approached Srikanth through his [[business partner]] Ravi Mantha. [[Ravi Mantha]] (played by Sharad Kelkar in the film) was also instrumental in getting Tushar the rights to make the film on Srikanth Bolla, who had initially given the rights to another Bollywood director [[Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra]]. Ravi met with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who readily gave the rights to Tushar as he was not ready to make the film at that time. <ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=21 November 2022|title=Director Tushar Hiranandani: I wanted to make ‘Srikanth’ as ‘Srikanth’ as my first film - Exclusive|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/director-tushar-hiranandani-i-wanted-to-make-srikanth-as-my-first-film/articleshow/109577153.cms}}</ref> === Filming === [[Principal photography]] commenced on November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 November 2022|title=Rajkummar Rao-Alaya F starrer Srikanth Bholla biopic goes on floors|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rajkummar-rao-alaya-f-starrer-srikanth-bholla-biopic-goes-floors/|access-date=13 April 2024|work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Filming concluded in January 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wrap-jyotika-rajkummar-rao-starring-sri/|title=It’s a wrap for Jyotika and Rajkummar Rao starring Sri|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=30 January 2023|access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref> [[Jyothika]] made a comeback to [[Bollywood]] with the film. She had initially rejected her role, but later agreed to do the film after being convinced by her husband, [[Suriya]]. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-jyotika-initially-rejected-rajkumar-raos-srikanth-heres-who-convinced-her/articleshow/109632207.cms|title=Did you know Jyotika initially rejected Rajkumar Rao's 'Srikanth'? Here's who convinced her!}}</ref> To prepare for the role during filming, lead actor Rajkummar Rao wore special lens from morning till evening. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sharad-kelkar-and-jyothika-thought-rajkummar-rao-was-rude-tushar-hiranandani-exclusive/articleshow/109586507.cms|title=Sharad Kelkar and Jyothika thought Rajkummar Rao was rude: Tushar Hiranandani - Exclusive}}</ref> He also spent time with visually impaired individuals to get his act right. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-exclusive-on-being-srikanth-bolla-i-wasnt-sure-i-pushed-myself-for-this-challenging-role/videoshow/109508322.cms|title=Rajkummar Rao EXCLUSIVE on being Srikanth Bolla: I wasn't sure, I pushed myself for this challenging role}}</ref> The film stands as the first-ever all-inclusive Hindi [[movie]], that gave acting opportunities to over 70 actors with disabilities. <ref>{{cite news|title='Srikanth': Rajkummar Rao Starrer Promotes Inclusivity In Cinema By Casting 70 Actors With Physical Disabilities|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/srikanth-rajkummar-rao-film-promote-inclusivity-in-cinema-with-ncpedp-and-pvr-inox-partnership-1686309}}</ref> ==Marketing == The official trailer was released on 10 April, 2024.<ref>{{cite news|title=‘Srikanth’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao promises a hard-hitting performance in the biopic drama|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/srikanth-trailer-rajkummar-rao-promises-a-hard-hitting-performance-in-the-biopic-drama/article68049570.ece|date=10 April 2024|work=The Hindu|access-date=14 April 2024}}</ref> As part of the film's promotional campaign, Rao visited Swarnim University, and also attended a cultural program hosted by Blind People's Association that works for upliftment of visually impaired. He also felicitated around 12 to 15 visually impaired entrepreneurs of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rajkummar Rao Kickstarts Promotions For Srikanth- Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne In Ahmedabad, Felicitates Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs Of Gujarat|url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/rajkummar-rao-kickstarts-promotions-for-srikanth--aa-raha-hai-sabki-aankhein-kholne-in-ahmedabad-felicitates-visually-impaired-entrepreneurs-of-gujarat/81865708.html#goog_rewarded}}</ref> A promotional event was held at The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind in [[Mumbai]], in the presence of Srikanth Bolla.<ref name=":0" /> The song "Papa Kehte Hain" from the film was launched at an event at [[St. Andrew's College, Mumbai|St. Andrew's College]] in Mumbai, in the presence of actor [[Aamir Khan]] and singer [[Udit Narayan]].<ref name=":1" /> ==Release== The film was released in theaters on 10 May 2024 with special screenings at 10 am with reduced ticket prices. [[National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People]] (NCPEDP) and [[PVR INOX]] collaborated to make the film more accessible to audiences with disabilities, through specialized formats that cater to visually and hearing impaired. PVR INOX to ensure accessibility for the film, has earmarked 1600 wheelchair-friendly seats across various locations to accommodate patrons with disabilities.<ref>{{cite news|title='Srikanth': Rajkummar Rao Starrer Promotes Inclusivity In Cinema By Casting 70 Actors With Physical Disabilities|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/srikanth-rajkummar-rao-film-promote-inclusivity-in-cinema-with-ncpedp-and-pvr-inox-partnership-1686309}}</ref> The film is set for [[OTT]] release on [[Netflix]]. <ref>{{cite news|title=Srikanth Ott Release: सिनेमाघरों के बाद इस ओटीटी प्लेटफॉर्म पर रिलीज होगी, श्रीकांत|url=https://newstrack.com/entertainment/srikanth-ott-release-date-rajakumar-rao-upcoming-movie-440552?infinitescroll=1}}</ref> == Soundtrack == The music of this film is composed by [[Anand–Milind]], Aditya Dev and [[Sachet–Parampara]] while lyrics are written by [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]], Anand-Milind, and others. Music for "Papa Kehte Hain" from [[Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak]] is rendered by Aditya Dev, it was originally sung by [[Udit Narayan]] with [[lyrics]] by [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/papa-kehte-hain-rajkummar-rao-srikanth-udit-narayan-aamir-khan-trailer-song-launch-visually-impaired-2530316-2024-04-23|title='Papa Kehte Hain' from Rajkummar Rao's 'Srikanth' will tug at your heartstrings|work=India Today|date=23 April 2024|access-date=30 April 2024}}</ref> "Papa Kehte Hain" was launched by [[Aamir Khan]] on 22 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/aamir-khan-gets-emotional-at-papa-kehte-hain-song-launch-rajkummar-rao-has-best-reaction-watch-8862302.html|title=Aamir Khan Gets Emotional at 'Papa Kehte Hain' Song Launch; Rajkummar Rao Has Best Reaction |work=News18|date=22 April 2024|access-date=30 April 2024}}</ref> {{track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Tu Mil Gaya | extra1 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Tulsi Kumar]] | lyrics1 = Shloke Lal | music1 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]] | length1 = 3:35 | title2 = Papa Kehte Hain 2.0 | extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]] | title3 = Tumhe Hi Apna Maana Hai | length3 = 2:25 | lyrics3 = Yogesh Dubey | music3 = [[Sachet–Parampara]] | extra3 = Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon | title4 = Jeena Sikha De | length4 = 2:35 | lyrics4 = [[Kunaal Vermaa]] | music4 = Ved Sharma | extra4 = [[Arijit Singh]] | lyrics2 = [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]] | music2 = Aditya Dev | length2 = 2:55 }} ==Reception== {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=88|count=8|average=6.8|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=15 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Srikanth|id=srikanth |type=m|access-date=15 May 2024}}</ref> A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 4.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "On the whole, ''Srikanth'' is an inspiring tale told in an entertaining manner and is also laced with an award-winning performance by Rajkummar Rao."<ref>{{cite news|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|title=Srikanth Movie Review: SRIKANTH is an inspiring tale.|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/srikanth/critic-review/srikanth-movie-review/srikanth-is-an-inspiring-tale/|magazine=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=7 May 2024}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "Breaking the biopic mold, Srikanth offers a refreshingly honest portrayal that celebrates potential over glorification. It will leave you feeling inspired and sparing a thought for those with disabilities who deserve human dignity and equal opportunities like all of us!".<ref>{{cite web |author=Dhaval Roy |title=Srikanth Movie Review: An Honest And Understated Biopic That Goes Beyond Glorification |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/srikanth/movie-review/109892315.cms|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=6 May 2024}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "The real hero of the film is not only Srikanth Bolla, but also the beautiful script. Brownie points to director Tushar Hiranandani, who has once again aced the biopic genre after Saand Ki Aankh and Scam 2003. He never tries to paint the protagonist as the hero here, and that's what creates true magic."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Srikanth Review: Rajkummar Rao shines as the man who should've been named 'SriCan'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/srikanth-review-rajkummar-rao-shines-as-the-man-who-should-have-been-named-srican-2535973-2024-05-06 |date=2024-05-06 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Mayur Sanap of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and notes "Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story".<ref>{{Cite web|first=Mayur|last=Sanap|title=Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/srikanth-review-flimsy-biopic/20240509.htm|date=9 May 2024|website=Rediff}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Dishya Sharma of [[Network18 Group|''News18'']] rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "The film completely rests on Rajkummar Rao's shoulder. He has put himself outside his comfort zone to ace the nuances of the character."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Dishya |date=2024-05-07 |title=Srikanth Review: Despite the Flaws, an Effortless Rajkummar Rao Makes This Biopic Worth Watching |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/srikanth-review-despite-the-flaws-an-effortless-rajkummar-rao-makes-this-biopic-worth-watching-8879934.html |website=[[News18 India]] |language=en}}</ref> Pooja Darade of ''Koimoi'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Overall, Tushar Hiranandani’s film about Srikanth’s journey is a beautiful ode to human spirit and determination. It tells us that what we see as weaknesses can be another person’s strengths. Rajkummar Rao’s stellar performance and the compelling narrative about how dreams are beyond what we see through our eyes will leave a smile on your face." Ganesh Aaglave of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "On the whole, Srikanth is a film, which deserves an audience and their attention for its inspiring and spectacular craft."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/srikanth-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-shines-in-an-awe-inspiring-well-crafted-biographical-drama-13768482.html|title=Srikanth movie review: Rajkummar Rao shines in an awe-inspiring & well-crafted biographical drama|website=Firstpost|date=9 May 2024}}</ref> ===Box office=== The movie earned ₹11.95 nett crore in India on its first weekend.<ref name="bo" /> As of 16 May 2024, the film has grossed {{INR|19.77 crore}} in India and {{INR|1.67 crore}} internationally, for a total worldwide gross of {{INR|21.44 crore}}.<ref name="bo" /> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{IMDb title|23790740}} * {{Bollywood Hungama title|srikanth}} {{Portal bar|India|Film|Bollywood}} [[Category:Films about blind people in India]] [[Category:2024 films]] [[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]] [[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]] [[Category:Films set in India]] [[Category:2024 biographical drama films]] [[Category:Indian biographical drama films]] [[Category:T-Series (company) films]] [[Category:2020s biographical films]]'