Days after actor Srikanth’s arrest in a narcotics case, another name has emerged from the Tamil film industry actor Krishna, who is reportedly absconding. His name has also been found to be linked to the same case.

According to police sources, Krishna’s name came up during the interrogation of detained drug suppliers Prasad and Prashanth. Investigating officials allege that both Krishna and Srikanth consumed cocaine at some parties in Chennai. These revelations have been mentioned in Prashanth’s confessional statement, giving the case a new twist.

At present, Krishna’s mobile phone is switched off and a special five-member team has been deployed to trace him. Krishna, who has worked in films ‘Veera’, ‘Kalari’, ‘Maari 2’ and ‘Kazhugu 2’, is the son of producer K.K. Shekhar (Pattiyal Shekhar) and brother of acclaimed filmmaker Vishnuvardhan.

The case came into the limelight when the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) of Chennai Police arrested Srikanth. His drug use was confirmed in the medical examination and according to the information, he had bought cocaine about 40 times, paying an amount of more than Rs 4.72 lakh through digital payment. Srikanth is now expected to apply for bail.

The police say that both the actors had consumed drugs during the shooting of the film ‘Thengarai’ and on other occasions as well.