Movie lovers were left in utter shock when news broke about a high-profile rave party bust by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police near Electronic City in Bengaluru. This unexpected turn of events uncovered a drug ring and resulted in numerous arrests. Adding to the surprise, it was revealed that the party had been organized by Vasu, a Telugu individual, and took place at a farmhouse owned by Gopal Reddy of Concorde.

Rumors quickly spread like wildfire, suggesting the involvement of Tollywood celebrities, including Srikanth, in the Bengaluru rave party. However, Srikanth swiftly addressed the media, vehemently denying any connection to the incident. He confidently stated, "I am here, standing in front of my house. Anyone can verify this. The news of my involvement in the rave party busted by Bengaluru police came as a complete shock to me. Initially, my family and I laughed it off, dismissing it as baseless gossip. But, with the news rapidly circulating and various misleading thumbnails surfacing on YouTube, I felt it was necessary to issue a statement."

Srikanth went on to express his disappointment with a few media channels that chose to publish the news without verifying the facts or reaching out to him for confirmation. He explained, "While some of my media friends did contact me personally to confirm the news before publishing, there were others who neglected fact-checking. I understand that the person captured in the visuals bore a resemblance to me, despite having a beard. Let me reiterate that I do not frequent rave parties, nor do I have any knowledge about them. Occasionally, I attend birthday parties, but I make it a point to leave within an hour after showing my presence."

Requesting responsible journalism, Srikanth urged the media to verify and fact-check news before publication, referencing a previous incident where rumors of his impending divorce were spread without confirmation. He expressed gratitude to his media friends who consistently confirm news with him before disseminating it to the public.