After performing moderately well at the box office, Rajkummar Rao starrer Srikanth was revealed on American streaming giant Netflix on July 5, 2024. At first, Srikanth was released in theaters on May 10, 2024, and it received massive praise from fans and critics on social media. After 12th Fail, fans called Srikanth one of the most inspiring movies ever. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, Srikanth features Rajkummar Rao as Srikanth Bolla, Jyotika, Alaya F as Swathi, Jameel Khan, Sharad Kelkar, and more in the leading roles. Srikanth is a true story based on an incredibly inspiring journey of India visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla who even got investment from the late former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop News assumes you have already watched Srikanth on Netflix and are wondering about real-life Devika Malvade, Srikanth Bolla's teacher. Below is all about about Srikanth's real teacher Devika Malvade-
Who is Srikanth's real-life mentor Devika Malvade?
The character of Devika Malvade is played by actress Jyothika. Devika Malvade plays a crucial role in shaping Srikanth Bola's career. As shown in the movie Devika Malvade was the godmother of Srikanth Bola who helped Bollant Industries' chairman. Now, the question arises who is Devika Malvade, Srikanth's teacher & mentor? Well, the original photo of real-life Devika Malvade has not been revealed.
However, real-life Srikanth Bolla in one of his interviews mentioned his teacher who inspired him a lot. As per a report, Srikanth Bolla credits his English teacher and mentor, T. Swarnalatha, for his confidence and growth. T. Swarnalatha was quoted in an interview saying, "Many students were close to me, but Srikanth was special..He always tagged along behind me. He enjoyed interacting with guests who visited the school and would introduce them on stage as if he had known them all his life.”
The reports stated that T. Swarnalatha and her friends financially supported Srikanth Bolla through school. A report in 2017 published suggested that Swarnalatha also became director and COO of Bollant Industries whose founder & chairman is Srikanth Bolls.
Talking about industrialist Srikanth Bolla, he was born in July 1991 and hails from Seetharamapuram village in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Srikanth's parents were farmers who barely earned Rs 20,000. Today, Srikanth Bolla is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Bollant Industries. Bollant Industries is an eco-friendly recycling company headquartered in Hyderabad. Srikanth Bolla's company offers packaging solutions and employs differently-abled people. As mentioned above, Bolla has also worked with former President, the late APJ Abdul Kalam. In the trailer, it was revealed that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam invested Rs 25 lakhs in Srikanth Bolla's startup.