The Hindi language biopic tells the story of Srikanth Bolla, an Indian entrepreneur, who gained prominence as the founder of Bollant Industries, a company created in 2012 to employ unskilled and differently-abled individuals in creating eco-friendly products. The film chronicles the struggles of Srikanth, who was born visually impaired in Seetharamapuram village in Machilipatnam, in then undivided Andhra Pradesh, India.^[8] The film demonstrates Srikanth's achievements despite adverse situations. The day he was born the delight of the father who named his son after cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth turns into dismay when he sees sightless newborn. He digs a hole to bury him but is saved by his mother. He also has to endure bullying in the local school despite his brilliance.

The plot moves to Hyderabad where he joins a special school where he shines, but his arrogance results in him being thrown out. From then on he is mentored by his teacher Devika who hand-holds him, helping him file a court case to study science as a subject (despite scoring 98%). She prompts him to try to apply abroad and he gets selected as the first international visually impaired student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology after being denied entry into Indian Institute of Technology.^[9] At MIT he gets support of 2 students who help him achieve his dreams. During his college days, through social media he meets Swati who is fascinated with him. After graduation, Swati, now his girlfriend prompts him to realize his dreams by returning to India. Again his mentor helps him to start a computer institute which flops. Later he decides to set up a business (Bollant Industries) with his business partner Ravi Mantha, where he gives jobs mostly to the disabled. After a few misunderstandings with his partner, Srikanth is finally able to achieve the level of success he hoped for, with continued guidance from his mentor.^[10][11

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. Starring Rajkummar Rao in the title role, it is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and co-stars Jyothika, Alaya F and Sharad Kelkar.^[4]

The film was shot in two months at various locations of Indiaand USA, between November 2022 to January 2023.^[5] The film was released theatrically on 10 May 2024 on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, and emerged as a modest commercial success.^[5][6][7]

Principal photography commenced on November 2022,^[15] and filming concluded in January 2023.^[16] 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.^[17] To prepare for the role during filming, lead actor Rajkummar Rao wore special lens from morning till evening.^[18] He also spent time with visually impaired individuals to refine his performance.^[19]The film stands as the first-ever all-inclusive Hindi movie, providing roles to over 70 actors with disabilities.^[20]

I liked it too.  I didn't like the part where a 34 year old acted the 14 year old part.

Labor omnia vicit , Perseverance or hard word will conquer... is what was played out in this movie.

I love the insertion of the Song : Papa Kehte Hain from the Movie : Qayamat se Qayamat Tak.

@Mitwah posted:

I liked it too.  I didn't like the part where a 34 year old acted the 14 year old part.

Labor omnia vicit , Perseverance or hard word will conquer... is what was played out in this movie.

I love the insertion of the Song : Papa Kehte Hain from the Movie : Qayamat se Qayamat Tak.

Yes..that song really touched the soul!!

I have enjoyed every movie that i have seen with Raj Rao..

have u see TRAPPED?? This was the 1sy movie i saw with him..

n i saw 1 with him n Kangana Renaut ..i dont rem the name..but oh my..he was great!! Wht a role!!