Srikanth Bolla is one of the most compelling and dynamic entrepreneurs in India, who has an extraordinary capability of turning his personal problems into opportunities for doing good on a large scale. Coming from the small village of Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Srikanth was born with a visual impairment. He experienced the hardships of life in a poor family but eventually became a world-renowned industrialist, a speaker able to motivate others, and an advocate of inclusive development. His journey is such a strong affirmation that disability is not a reason for a person not to have a destiny—determination is.

Birth and Upbringing

The birth of Srikanth took place on the 13th of July 1992, in a family that was very poor and dedicated to farming. He was just a child when he had to deal with both social and institutional discrimination. He was excellent in his studies, but because of his being blind, he experienced discrimination in the Indian mainstream education system. One such incident was when he was not allowed admission into IIT, even though he was as good as others, but only because of his disability. Instead of being limited by the rejection, Srikanth fixed his goal higher.

Academics and Groundbreaking Success

Through unyielding effort and with the help of educators, Srikanth succeeded in performing what many thought to be impossible—he was the first international blind student ever to be admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT, USA). At MIT, he took up Management Science, thus proving his brilliance on one of the most selective academic platforms in the world. This achievement brought him to the recognition of being a global icon of the oppressed and the inclusive.

Business Adventure: Bollant Industries

The year 2012 saw Srikanth's business venture called Bollant Industries, which has its head office in Hyderabad. The company specializes in the production of eco-friendly packaging and paper-based products while at the same time emphasizing the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility. What truly sets Bollant apart is its mission-driven workforce—hundreds of differently-abled individuals and rural youth are employed, creating livelihoods where opportunities were once scarce.

Bollant Industries was the talk of the town nationwide, and not only that, but it also received investments from none other than Ratan Tata, which, of course, made the company more credible and helped it grow even faster.

Career Highlights & Public Recognition

Srikant is not just a businessman but a very popular pep talk lecturer among the most blessed customers who follow the one and only. In 2024, he judges the third season of Shark Tank India, which not only focuses on entrepreneurship but also on disability inclusion and leadership.

He has received numerous awards, including Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia and the National Entrepreneurship Award, among others, in India and abroad, for his leadership and innovative qualities.

Personal Life: Wife & Family

Srikanth and Veera Swathi Bolla are now husband and wife, whom he met on the social networking site in 2015. They got closer and turned their friendship into a love story that ended in marriage on the 23rd of April 2022 in Hyderabad. The birth of their daughter, Naina, took place in March 2024. Swathi is often called the strongest emotional pillar and support to Srikanth.

Net Worth & Income Sources

At the end of the year 2025, the approximate net worth of Srikanth Bolla is estimated to be in the range of ₹150–₹200 crores. His income has several streams, such as the sale of Bollant Industries, investment in companies, fees for speaking engagements, and appearances in the media.

Legacy & Impact

The movie “Sri” (2024), starring Rajkummar Rao, was a Hindi biographical movie inspired by Srikanth Bolla’s life. He was one of those few who preferred social impact, empowerment, and inclusion as the measure of success rather than wealth or fame.