[2] He is a recipient of nine National Film Awards including seven wins for Best Editing which is a record in that category.

He was included in the Limca Book of Records 'People of the Year - 2013' list for his contribution to Indian cinema in several languages.

K. B. Tilak, independence activist and filmmaker is also a cousin of his — the son of his paternal aunt.

[12] Sreekar was the editor of Keerthana's star vehicle Kannathil Muthamittal, which earned her the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2002.

[14] Some of the notable editing works of Sreekar Prasad include Yodha (1992), Nirnayam (1995), Vanaprastham (1999), Alaipayuthey (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Okkadu (2003), Aayutha Ezhuthu/Yuva (2004), Navarasa (2005), Anandabhadram (2005), Guru (2007), Firaaq (2008), Kaminey (2009), Pazhassi Raja (2009), Kutty Srank (2010), Shaitan (2011), Thuppakki (2012), Thanga Meenkal (2013), Kaththi (2014), Talvar (2015), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018), Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019), Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2020), RRR (2022), and Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022).