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

[5] The film was released theatrically on 10 May 2024, on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, to positive reviews from critics and emerged as a modest commercial success.

The film chronicles the struggles of Srikanth, who was born visually impaired in Seetharamapuram village in Machilipatnam, in then undivided Andhra Pradesh, India.

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.

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%).

[17] To prepare for the role during filming, lead actor Rajkummar Rao wore special lens from morning till evening.

[4] 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.

[4] The song "Papa Kehte Hain" from the film was launched at an event at St. Andrew's College in Mumbai, in the presence of actor Aamir Khan and singer Udit Narayan.

[22] The music of this film is composed by Anand–Milind, Aditya Dev and Sachet–Parampara while lyrics are written by Shloke Lal, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Yogesh Dubey and Kunaal Vermaa.

[29] 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.

"[30] 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.

Brownie points to director Tushar Hiranandani, who has once again aced the biopic genre after Saand Ki Aankh and Scam 2003.