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{{short description|Indian actress and politician (born 1975)}}
{{short description|Indian actress and politician}}
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| name                = Shruti
| name                = Shruti
| image              = Shruti.jpg  
| image              = Shruti (Apr, 2016).jpg
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| caption            = Shruti in 2011 Kannada film ''[[Sri Naga Shakthi]]''
| caption            = Shruti in 2016
| birth_name          = Girija
| birth_name          = Girija
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1975|09|18|df=yes}}
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1975|09|18}}
| birth_place        = [[Hassan, Karnataka]], India
| birth_place        = [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]], [[Karnataka]], India
| office1            = Chairperson, Karnataka Women’s Development Corporation
| office1            = Chairperson, Karnataka Women’s Development Corporation
| term_start1        = 2008
| term_start1        = 2008
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| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]<br/>(2008–13, 2014–present)
| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]<br/>(2008–13, 2014–present)
| otherparty          = [[Karnataka Janata Paksha]]<br/>(2013–14)
| otherparty          = [[Karnataka Janata Paksha]]<br/>(2013–14)
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[S. Mahendar]]|1998|2009|reason=divorced}}<br/>{{marriage|[[Chakravarthy Chandrachud]]|2013|2014|reason=divorced}}
| spouse              = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|[[S. Mahendar]]|1998|2009|reason=divorced}}
* {{marriage|[[Chakravarthy Chandrachud]]|2013|2014|reason=divorced}}
}}
| occupation          = {{hlist|Actress|politician}}
| occupation          = {{hlist|Actress|politician}}
| relatives          = [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]] (brother)
| relatives          = [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]] (brother)
| term_end2          = July 2021
| term_end2          = July 2021
}}
}}
'''Girija''' (born 18 September 1975),<ref>{{cite web |title=Shruthi Biography |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/shruti.html#upcoming |website=www.filmibeat.com |date=18 September 2011 |access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bangalore: Shruti Prefers 'Chandra' over 'Indra' - Marries Childhood Friend |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=59659 |website=daijiworld.com |date=8 May 2009 |access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref> known by her screen name '''Shruti''', is an Indian actress, television personality and politician. As an actress, she  predominantly appears in [[Kannada]] film industry. She is currently serving as chief secretary of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s women's wing in its [[Karnataka]] cadre.


In addition to Kannada, Shruti has appeared in a handful of Telugu, [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. She was among the leading actresses in Kannada cinema during the 1990s and has won three [[Karnataka State Film Awards]] and four [[Filmfare Awards South]] in her career spanning over 25 years. She is known for performance in films such as ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]'' (1991), ''[[Aagatha]]'' (1995), ''[[Kalki (1996 film)|Kalki]]'' (1996), ''[[Gowdru]]'' (2004), ''[[Akka Thangi]]'' (2008) and ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'' (2011). She is sister of actor [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]]. In 2016, she won the third season of the reality television show Bigg Boss Kannada.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Shruthi wins Bigg Boss Kannada season 3 |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bigg-boss-kannada-shruthi-likely-to-win-season-3-2172433 |website=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=13 March 2017 |date=31 January 2016}}</ref>
'''Shruti''' (born '''Girija'''; 18 September 1975), is an Indian actress, television personality and politician. She is known for her work predominantly in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] language films and in a few [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], [[Hindi cinema |Hindi]] and Tulu films. She has appeared in more than 160 films, out of which she has been cast in leading role in over 130 films. More than half of the movies are female-oriented, thereby making her one of the very few actresses in Indian cinema to have been successfully cast in more number of heroine oriented movies.  She has won three [[Karnataka State Film Awards]], one [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and four [[Filmfare Awards South]] in her illustrious career spanning over 35 years. She is considered one of the most successful and legendary actresses of Kannada cinema and film critics often position her in line with the legendary Kalpana, Manjula and Aarathi. She is fondly called as Kannadada Manemagalu, Kannera Rani (Queen of Tears), Emotional Queen, Karpoorada Gombe and Punching Queen (in Television).


Shruti joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2008. She was made the chairperson of the Karnataka Women and Child Development Corporation before being removed in 2009. In 2013, she joined the [[Karnataka Janata Paksha]] which eventually merged in 2014 with the BJP.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shruthi, Varthur shown door |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/8321/shruthi-varthur-shown-door.html |work=Deccan Herald |access-date=13 March 2017 |date=15 June 2009}}</ref>
Shruti was among the leading actresses in Kannada cinema during the 1990s and early 2000s who featured in the lead roles in several commercially successful, female centric and critically acclaimed films such as ''[[Shruthi (film)|Shruthi]]'' (1990), ''[[Muddina Maava]]'' (1993), ''[[Aagatha]]'' (1995), ''[[Karpoorada Gombe]]'', ''[[Kalki (1996 film)|Kalki]]'' (both 1996), ''[[Gowdru]]'' (2004), ''[[Rama Shama Bhama]]'' (2005), ''[[Akka Thangi]]'' (2008) and ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'' (2011). In the later years, she switched to character roles and won laurels for her performances in ''[[Kalpana (2012 film)|Kalpana]]'' (2012), ''[[Gombegala Love]]'' (2013), ''[[Rathnan Prapancha]]'', ''[[Bhajarangi 2]]'' (both 2021), ''[[Kaatera]]'' (2023) and ''[[Maadeva]]'' (2025). She is the only actress in Kannada cinema to have been portrayed successfully in all sorts of roles such as the emotional roles, comedy roles and villain. She is the only actress in ''[[Kannada cinema]]'' (perhaps in the entire Indian cinema) to have been recognised as "Manemagalu". People consider her more of a girl next door rather than as a superstar actress.
 
Shruti is the sister of actor [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]]. In 2016, she won the third season of the reality television show ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada season 3|Bigg Boss Kannada]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Shruthi wins Bigg Boss Kannada season 3 |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bigg-boss-kannada-shruthi-likely-to-win-season-3-2172433 |website=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=13 March 2017 |date=31 January 2016 |archive-date=2 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102095726/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bigg-boss-kannada-shruthi-likely-to-win-season-3-2172433 |url-status=live }}</ref> She has continued to appear in Television as a judge for reality shows such as ''[[Majaa Talkies]]'' and ''Kwaatle Kitchen''.
 
Shruti joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) in 2008. She was made the chairperson of the Karnataka Women and Child Development Corporation before being removed in 2009. In 2013, she joined the [[Karnataka Janata Paksha]] which eventually merged in 2014 with BJP. She also served as chief secretary of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s women's wing in its [[Karnataka]] cadre. In 2020, she was appointed as the Chairperson of Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born in a [[Kannada]] speaking family in [[Karnataka]], Shruti's birth name is Girija. She was credited as Priyadarshini in her first Kannada movie ''[[Aasegobba Meesegobba]]''. She was named Shruti by the actor-director [[Dwarakish]] who introduced her in a leading role for his film ''[[Shruthi (film)|Shruthi]]'' in 1990.
Shruti was born as Girija on 18 September 1975 into a family of Kannada theatre artists in [[Hassan, Karnataka]], India. Her father J. V. Krishna owned a theatre company and married twin sisters Radha and Rukmini who had joined his troupe as artists. Shruti's elder brother [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]] is a leading actor in Kannada cinema, while her sister Usha is younger to her. Since they have two mothers, the subject about who is their biological mother has generated curiosity among the media and public over the years. However, both Sharan and Shruti have asserted that they consider both to be their biological mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/mothersday-i-am-blessed-to-have-the-love-and-affection-of-not-one-but-two-mothers-says-actor-sharan-in-an-exclusive-chat/articleshow/82475042.cms|title=MothersDay: "I am blessed to have the love and affection of not one but two mothers," says actor Sharan in an exclusive chat|work=The Times of India|date=9 March 2021}}</ref> Shruti spent most of her early life in [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]] where she pursued her basic schooling.


==Career==
==Career==
Shruthi was in [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]] in her early ages of life. Shruti started her cinema career in [[Malayalam]] film Swantham ennu karuthi. Kannada movie ''[[Aasegobba Meesegobba]]'' as [[Shivarajkumar]]'s sister role. Later in the year 1990, she acted as heroine in the movie ''[[Shruthi (film)|Shruthi]]'' directed and produced by [[Dwarakish]]. This movie was a successful one running over 25 weeks. Some of the most famous and successful Kannada movies from Shruti are, ''Shruti'', ''Taayi Illada Tavaru'', ''Veerappa Nayaka'', ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]'', ''Bombat Hendthi'', ''[[Muddina Maava]]'', ‘’Mr. Mahesh Kumar’’, ''[[Midida Hrudayagalu]]''. Soon after these films, Shruti was stereotyped for tear jerking roles in many Kannada films. She won her first [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]] for the movie ''[[Aagatha]]'' (1995) directed by [[Suresh Heblikar]].


In her career spanning for more than two decades, she acted with all the leading male stars in the film industry of her times like [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Ambareesh]], [[Tiger Prabhakar]], [[Shiva Rajkumar]], [[Shashikumar]], [[Ramesh Aravind]], [[Jaggesh]], [[Devaraj]], Sunil, [[Abhijeeth]], Ram Kumar and others.
===Films===
====1990-2000: Debut, breakthrough and Stardom====
[[File:Shruti.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Shruti in 2011 Kannada film ''[[Sri Naga Shakthi]]'']]
At the age of 14, Shruti landed in her first film in a supporting role in S. Umesh's romantic comedy film, ''Nambidre Nambi Bitre Bidi'', released in 1990. She was credited as Priyadarshini by the makers so as not to be confused with another actress [[Girija Lokesh]]. Her next role came through another comedy film, ''[[Aasegobba Meesegobba]]'' released in the same year where she played sister to actor [[Shiva Rajkumar]]. However, her breakthrough came in the same year with the film ''[[Shruthi (film)|Shruthi]]'', which was directed by [[Dwarakish]] who rechristened her name as Shruti.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/girija-was-named-shruti-by-the-actor-director-dwarakish-053287.html|title=Girija was named Shruti by the actor director Dwarakish|work=Filmibeat.com|date=18 September 2021}}</ref> She played the titular role of a struggling singer who is aided by four men to achieve her dreams. The film, which was a remake of Tamil film, ''[[Pudhu Vasantham]]'', had a successful theatrical run of over 25 weeks.
 
Following this, Shruti featured in a series of comedy films out of which ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]'', ''Punda Prachanda'' (both 1991), ''[[Bombat Hendthi]]'', ''[[Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi]]'' (both 1992) were successful projects. She expanded into Tamil and Telugu cinema in 1992 with ''Devar Veettu Ponnu'' and ''[[Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha]]'' respectively. She followed this by playing second lead roles in films such as ''[[C. B. I. Shiva]]'', ''[[Sindhoora Thilaka]]'', ''Shambhavi'', ''Ksheera Sagara'' and ''Dakshayini''. She later took up family drama films such as ''[[Alimayya]]'', ''Sri Durga Pooje'', ''[[Midida Hrudayagalu]]'' and ''[[Muddina Maava]]'', all released in 1993.
 
In 1994, she appeared in two films opposite [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]], ''[[Rasika (film)|Rasika]]'', directed by Dwarakish, and ''[[Jaana (film)|Jaana]]''. Her other notable performance came through ''Rashmi'' in the same year. She went on to win her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada|Filmfare Award]] for her performance in the drama film, ''Hettha Karulu''. In 1995, She won her first [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress|Karnakata State Film Award]] and second Filmfare Award for her critically acclaimed role in ''[[Aagatha]]'', directed by [[Suresh Heblikar]]. During the same period, she shared screen with actor [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] in films such as ''[[Time Bomb (1994 film)|Time Bomb]]'' (1994), ''[[Thumbida Mane]]'' and ''[[Mojugara Sogasugara]]'' (both 1995).
 
In 1996, Shruti worked with [[K. Balachander]] for the Tamil film ''[[Kalki (1996 film)|Kalki]]'', where she played the lead titular role alongside [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]], [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/photos/slideshows/2019/Jul/09/k-balachander-birth-anniversary-10-heroines-who-bear-the-mark-of-the-sui-generis-filmmaker-323.html|title=K Balachander birth anniversary: 10 heroines who bear the mark of the Sui generis filmmaker|work=Cinema Express.com|date=9 July 2019}}</ref> Her performance in the film was critically acclaimed, earning her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] and the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]. In Kannada, she had seven releases out of which ''[[Karpoorada Gombe]]'' and ''[[Thavarina Thottilu]]'' made an impact with the audience. She was typecasted in tear-jerker films during this period earning her the "Tragedy queen" status in Kannada cinema. In 1997, she expanded into [[Malayalam cinema]] with the [[Sathyan Anthikkad]] film ''[[Oral Mathram]]'' opposite [[Mammootty]] and continued with [[Rajasenan]]'s romantic comedy film ''[[Kottaram Veettile Apputtan]]'' (1998) opposite [[Jayaram]]. Both these films were successful at the box-office and her roles were critically acclaimed.
 
She attracted a lot of women to theatres in 90s. With more than half of her movies being female oriented, they showcased the struggles of Indian women. She is regarded as "Kannadada manemagalu" for the same reason. She ruled the industry in 90s and earned the superstar status.
 
====2001-2020: Lead and character roles====
 
Shruti continued to work with Vishnuvardhan in films such as ''[[Veerappa Nayaka]]'' (1999) and ''[[Soorappa]]'' (2000) which were blockbusters. In 2001, she teamed up with her then husband [[S. Mahendar]] by starring opposite him in ''Gattimela''. Her performance was well received and earned her a nomination at the Filmfare Awards. After few unsuccessful projects, she appeared in ''[[Gowdru]]'' (2004) which turned out to be her 100th release in which she played the sister of the character played by [[Ambareesh]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deepak |first1=S. N. |date=18 July 2004 |title=Gowdru |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july182004/mr3.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040825222619/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july182004/mr3.asp |archive-date=25 August 2004 |access-date=9 October 2020 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Her performance won laurels and earned her the second Karnataka State Film Award. In 2005, she starred opposite [[Kamal Hassan]] in the multi-starrer ''[[Rama Shama Bhama]]'', a remake of Tamil hit, ''[[Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)|Sathi Leelavathi]]'' (1995). Her performance was acclaimed; earning nominations at the various film awards including Filmfare. Her last pairing with Vishnuvardhan, before his demise, came through the film ''[[Sirivantha]]'' in 2006.
 
''[[Navashakthi Vaibhava]]'', filmed in 2003, had a delayed release in 2008.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 November 2003 |title=Shruthi's 100th film |work=Deccan Herald |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov16/ent8.asp |access-date=26 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060303195145/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov16/ent8.asp |archive-date=3 March 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Navashakthi Vaibhava |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/navashakthi-vaibhava-review-kannada-pclw43hfjebec.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151206031718/http://www.sify.com/movies/navashakthi-vaibhava-review-kannada-pclw43hfjebec.html |archive-date=6 December 2015 |access-date=26 September 2020 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref> In 2011, Shruti's biggest critical acclaimed role came through [[Nagathihalli Chandrashekar]]'s novel based film ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'' directed by [[B. Suresha]]. She played the lead role of Puttakka, a widowed farmer who fights against the system when her land is threatened by construction. A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the film by commenting "Hats off to Shruthi for her brilliant portrayal of Puttakka, a rustic woman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/puttakkana-highway/movie-review/8534970.cms?from=mdr|title=PUTTAKKANA HIGHWAY MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 May 2016}}</ref>The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada]] for the year 2010–2011 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/574259/on-my-pinboard-prakash-raj.html|title=On my pinboard - Prakash Raj|date=5 October 2016|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> and Shruti earned several award nominations for her portrayal of the character.


In Telugu, most of her films are with the famous comedy hero Rajendra Prasad. She made her debut in Telugu withe movie [[Parugo Parugu]] against Rajendra Prasad.
From 2012, Shruti switched over from lead to character roles in films such as ''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]'' and the comedy-horror ''[[Kalpana (2012 film)|Kalpana]]''. The latter won her several laurels and appreciations including a nomination at [[Udaya Film Awards]] and [[Suvarna Film Awards]]. In 2013, the films ''[[Gombegala Love]]'' and ''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]'' were noted for her performances. Later she featured in ''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]'' film series in its [[2 (film)|second]] and [[Dandupalya 3|third]] instalments. She took up lead actor's mother roles in films such as ''[[College Kumar (2017 film)|College Kumar]]'' (2017), ''[[Rathnan Prapancha]]'' (2021) and later in ''[[Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi]]'' (2024).


Her Tamil film ''[[Kalki (1996 film)|Kalki]]'' (1996) directed by the ace director [[K. Balachander]] won her the Filmfare Award and also the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Actress. ''[[Navashakthi Vaibhava]]'' (2008) was Shruti's 100th film when she began filming in 2003.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shruthi's 100th film |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov16/ent8.asp |access-date=26 September 2020 |work=Deccan Herald |date=16 November 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060303195145/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov16/ent8.asp |archive-date=3 March 2006}}</ref> The film however saw theatrical release five years later.<ref>{{cite web |title=Navashakthi Vaibhava |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/navashakthi-vaibhava-review-kannada-pclw43hfjebec.html |website=Sify |publisher=sify.com |access-date=26 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Gowdru]]'' turned out to be her 100th film, in which she played the sister of Ramegowda (played by [[Ambareesh]]).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deepak |first1=S. N. |title=Gowdru |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july182004/mr3.asp |publisher=Deccan Herald |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040825222619/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july182004/mr3.asp |archive-date=25 August 2004 |date=18 July 2004}}</ref>
====2021-till date: Continued supporting roles====
Her character role Alamelamma brought her laurels in the [[Shiva Rajkumar]] starrer ''[[Bhajarangi 2]]'' in 2021. In 2023, she was noticed again for her character role in [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] starrer ''[[Kaatera]]'' which earned her a nomination at Filmfare Award for supporting actress. In ''Vidhi (Article) 370'', set in the backdrop of terror activities in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], her first release of 2023, Shruti played Preethi, the wife of an army officer who needs a [[Heart transplantation|heart transplant]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reddy |first1=Y. Maheswara |title=Vidhi (Article) 370 Movie Review: Too happening, but nothing happens |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/vidhi-article-370-movie-review-too-happening-but-nothing-happens/articleshow/98254863.cms |website=Bangalore Mirror |access-date=4 June 2023 |language=en |date=27 February 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604022926/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/vidhi-article-370-movie-review-too-happening-but-nothing-happens/articleshow/98254863.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In ''[[Veeram (2023 film)|Veeram]]'', she played Saraswathi, the protective sister of the protagonist played by [[Prajwal Devaraj]]. The reviewer for ''Cinema Express'' wrote: "Shruti's role brings that emotional connection among siblings and all the sentiment is brought through her."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Veeram Movie Review: This run-of-the-mill actioner brings back Prajwal Devaraj in a mass avatar |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2023/apr/10/veeram-movie-review-this-run-of-the-mill-actionerbrings-back-prajwal-devaraj-in-a-mass-avatar-42138.html |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=4 June 2023 |language=en |date=10 April 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604022925/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2023/apr/10/veeram-movie-review-this-run-of-the-mill-actionerbrings-back-prajwal-devaraj-in-a-mass-avatar-42138.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Shruti made her small screen debut in the Malayalam serial ''Sthreethvam'' aired on [[Surya TV]] during 2005. Also, her Tamil daily serial, ''Karthigai Pengal'' aired on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] from July 2012.
In 2025, she was part of an ensemble cast in the film ''[[Maadeva]]'' where her performance as Kamalakshi stood out.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/maadeva-review-a-gritty-old-school-action-drama-that-demands-a-strong-stomach/movie-review/121673744.cms |title=Maadeva Movie Review: A Gritty Old-School Action Drama That Demands a Strong Stomach |website=The Times of India |date=6 June 2025}}</ref> She was also seen in commercially successful film ''[[Ekka (film)|Ekka]]'' and later in ''[[Just Married (2025 film)|Just Married]]''.


Shruti was a contestant in the reality television show [[Bigg Boss Kannada 3]], winning the season, in January 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shruthi wins Bigg Boss! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shruthi-wins-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/50793016.cms |access-date=7 January 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=24 January 2017}}</ref> In 2017, she appeared as a judge in the comedy television series ''Majaa Bharatha''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shruthi, Narayan turns judge for Majaa Bharatha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruthi-narayan-turns-judge-for-majaa-bharatha/articleshow/57000508.cms |access-date=7 January 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=6 February 2017}}</ref>
===Television===
Shruti made her small screen debut in the Malayalam serial ''Sthreethvam'' aired on [[Surya TV]] during 2005. Also, her Tamil daily serial, ''Karthigai Pengal'' aired on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] from July 2012. Shruti was a contestant in the reality television show ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada 3]]'', winning the season, in January 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shruthi wins Bigg Boss! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shruthi-wins-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/50793016.cms |access-date=7 January 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=24 January 2017 |archive-date=8 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708021236/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shruthi-wins-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/50793016.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, she appeared as a judge in the comedy television series ''Majaa Bharatha''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shruthi, Narayan turns judge for Majaa Bharatha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruthi-narayan-turns-judge-for-majaa-bharatha/articleshow/57000508.cms |access-date=7 January 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=6 February 2017 |archive-date=6 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706224503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruthi-narayan-turns-judge-for-majaa-bharatha/articleshow/57000508.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2025, she appeared as a judge in the comedy cookery show ''Kwaatle Kitchen'' aired in [[Colors Kannada]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Shruti was married to film director [[S. Mahendar]] for 11 years and divorced in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actress Shruthi applies for divorce |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/46774.html |publisher=indiaglitz |date=6 May 2009 |access-date=18 October 2013}}</ref> Post her divorce, she was linked with [[Chakravarthy Chandrachud]], a journalist-turned-director and they married in June 2013 before the marriage ended in a divorce a year later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kannada star Shruthi marries at Kollur Temple |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=175932 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=29 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329154548/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp%3Fn_id%3D175932 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Shruti was married to film director [[S. Mahendar]] for 11 years and they divorced in 2009.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} Post her divorce she was linked with [[Chakravarthy Chandrachud]], a journalist-turned-director. They got married in June 2013 and divorced a year later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kannada star Shruthi marries at Kollur Temple |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=175932 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=29 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329154548/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp%3Fn_id%3D175932 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Kannada films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Swantham Ennu Karuthi'' || || [[Malayalam]] ||
| rowspan="3" | 1990 || ''Nambidre Nambi Bitre Bidi'' || || rowspan="2"|Credited as Priyadarshini
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 1990 || ''Nambidre Nambi Bitre Bidi'' || || rowspan="3" | [[Kannada]] || Credited as Priyadarshini
|''[[Aasegobba Meesegobba]]''|| Radha
|-
|''[[Aasegobba Meesegobba]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Shruthi (film)|Shruthi]]''|| Shruthi ||
|''[[Shruthi (film)|Shruthi]]''|| Shruthi ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1991 || ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]''|| Gowri || rowspan="9" |[[Kannada]]||
| rowspan="4" | 1991 || ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]''|| Gauri ||
|-
|-
|''Nagu Nagutha Nali''|| ||
|''Nagu Nagutha Nali''|| ||
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|''[[C. B. I. Shiva]]''|| Shruthi ||
|''[[C. B. I. Shiva]]''|| Shruthi ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" | 1992 || ''[[Sindhoora Thilaka]]'' || ||
| rowspan="6" | 1992 || ''[[Sindhoora Thilaka]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Bombat Hendthi]]''|| ||
|''[[Bombat Hendthi]]''|| ||
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|''Shambhavi''|| ||
|''Shambhavi''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Thevar Veettu Ponnu'' || Saroja || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|''Ksheera Sagara'' || Chandra ||
|-
|-
|''[[Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha]]'' || Keerthi || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
| rowspan="12" | 1993 || ''Abhijith'' || ||
|-
|''Ksheera Sagara'' || Chandra || rowspan="13" |[[Kannada]]||
|-
| rowspan="13" | 1993 || ''Abhijith'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Kaadambari'' || ||
|''Kaadambari'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Alimayya]]''|| ||
|''[[Alimayya]]''|| Lakshmi||
|-
|-
|''Dakshayini''|| ||
|''Dakshayini''|| ||
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|''Rupaayi Raja''|| ||
|''Rupaayi Raja''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Midida Hrudayagalu]]''|| ||
|''[[Midida Hrudayagalu]]''|| Kaveri||
|-
|-
|''[[Muddina Maava]]''|| ||
|''[[Muddina Maava]]''|| Lakshmi||
|-
|-
|''Amruta Sindhu''|| ||
|''Amruta Sindhu''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' ||Saroja ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]]||
| rowspan="10" | 1994 || ''Apoorva Samsara'' || Raji ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" | 1994 || ''Rashmi'' ||Rashmi || rowspan="24" |[[Kannada]]||
|''Rashmi'' ||Rashmi ||
|-
|-
|''[[Rasika (film)|Rasika]]''||Rukmini ||
|''[[Rasika (film)|Rasika]]''||Rukmini ||
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|''[[Jaana (film)|Jaana]]''|| Lakshmi||
|''[[Jaana (film)|Jaana]]''|| Lakshmi||
|-
|-
|''Vijaya Kankana''|| ||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTd7IRphbKQ |title=Video |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
|''Vijaya Kankana''|| Vijaya||
|-
|-
|''Sammilana''|| ||
|''Sammilana''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Bhuvaneshwari'' || ||
|''Bhuvaneshwari'' || ||
|-
|''Mr. Mahesh Kumar''
|Soumya
|
|-
|-
|''Hettha Karulu''|| ||[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada]]
|''Hettha Karulu''|| ||[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada]]
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|''Maangalya Sakshi''|| ||
|''Maangalya Sakshi''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Kalyanotsava'' || ||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayz8J6NsO0o |title=Video |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
|''Kalyanotsava'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mojugara Sogasugara]]''|| ||
|''[[Mojugara Sogasugara]]''|| Shantha||
|-
|-
|''Shubha Lagna'' || || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcFEZgCboF4 |title=Video |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
|''Shubha Lagna'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Urvashi''|| ||
|''Urvashi''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Satya Jwale''|| ||  
|''Satya Jwale''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Taayi Illada Tavaru''|| ||
|''Taayi Illada Tavaru''|| ||
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|''[[Aagatha]]''||Usha ||[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br/>Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
|''[[Aagatha]]''||Usha ||[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br/>Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" | 1996 || ''[[Karpoorada Gombe]]'' || Seetha ||
| rowspan="7" | 1996 || ''[[Karpoorada Gombe]]'' || Seetha ||
|-
|-
|''[[Thavarina Thottilu]]''|| ||
|''[[Thavarina Thottilu]]''|| ||
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|''Thayi Kotta Seere''|| ||
|''Thayi Kotta Seere''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kalki (1996 film)|Kalki]]'' || Kalki ||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]||[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br/>[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
| rowspan="5" | 1997 ||''Taaliya Sowbhagya'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 1997 || ''[[Oral Mathram]]'' || Devika Menon ||[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|''Taaliya Sowbhagya'' || || rowspan="8" |[[Kannada]]||
|-
|-
|''Shruthi Hakida Hejje''|| || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAYOP4HIQDI |title=Video |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
|''Shruthi Hakida Hejje''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Baalina Daari''||||
|''Baalina Daari''||||
|-
|-
|''Kodagina Kaveri''|| Kaveri|| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NinAeAKe5TY/maxresdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NinAeAKe5TY&tbnid=a8-oaf5GkL2sXM&vet=1&docid=WB9kMedhf6Kl7M&w=1280&h=720&q=kodagina+kaveri+kannada+movie&source=sh/x/im |title=Google Image Result |website=www.google.com}}</ref>
|''Kodagina Kaveri''|| Kaveri||
|-
|-
|''Thavarina Theru''|| ||
|''Thavarina Theru''|| ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" | 1998 || ''Bhama Satyabhama'' || Bhama ||
| rowspan="6" | 1998 || ''Bhama Satyabhama'' || Bhama ||
|-
|-
|''Marthanda'' || ||
|''Marthanda'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Nammura Huduga'' || || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXrG1zbOTG0 |title=Video |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
|''Nammura Huduga'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kottaram Veettile Apputtan]]'' || Ambili ||[[Malayalam]]||
|''Goonda Mattu Police'' || ||
|-
|''Goonda Mattu Police'' || || rowspan="3" |[[Kannada]]||
|-
|-
|''Jagadeeshwari''|| ||
|''Jagadeeshwari''|| ||
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|''Tavarina Kanike''|| ||
|''Tavarina Kanike''|| ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 1999 || ''[[Annan Thangachi]]'' || Sarasu ||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]||
| rowspan="2" | 1999 ||''[[Veerappa Nayaka]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Veerappa Nayaka]]'' || || rowspan="14" |[[Kannada]]||
|''Durga Shakthi''||||
|-
|-
|''Durga Shakthi''|||| <ref>{{cite web |title=Robot Check |website=Robot Check |url=https://www.amazon.com/Durga-Shakthi-Devaraj/dp/B07C42VQMV |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="4" | 2000 || ''[[Soorappa]]'' || Lakshmi||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2000 || ''[[Soorappa]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Kadlimatti Station Master''|| Kashibai ||
|''Kadlimatti Station Master''|| Kashibai ||
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|''Jenu Goodu''|| ||
|''Jenu Goodu''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Mahalakshmi''|| ||<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahalakshmi Movie Review - Kannada Movie News, Reviews - Image |website=chitraloka.com |date=26 January 2001 |url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2025-mahalakshmi-movie-review.html |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>
|''[[Mahalakshmi (film)|Mahalakshmi]]''|| Mahalakshmi||
|-
|-
|''Ellara Mane Dosenu''|| ||  
|''[[Ellara Mane Dosenu]]''|| Vasantha||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|2002 || ''Annayya Thammayya'' || ||
| rowspan="3"|2002 || ''Annayya Thammayya'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Muthu''|| ||
|''Mutthu''|| Gowri|| <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=10954537&ctid=5&cid=2427 |title=Review: Muthu |work=[[Sify]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050111204418/http://sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=10954537&ctid=5&cid=2427 |archive-date=11 January 2005 |access-date=6 December 2023 |author=Moviebiz}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Manase O Manase'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/manase-o-manase.html |title=Manase O Manase (2002) &#124; Manase O Manase Movie &#124; Manase O Manase Kannada Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos |website=FilmiBeat}}</ref>
|''Manase O Manase'' || ||{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}  
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2004 ||''[[C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu]]''|| Dr. Lakshmi ||Malayalam||
| rowspan="2" | 2004 ||''Hendthi Andre Hendthi'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Hendthi Andre Hendthi'' || ||rowspan="4" |[[Kannada]]||
|''[[Gowdru]]'' || Gowri || Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress;<br>Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
|-
|-
|''[[Gowdru]]'' || Gowri || Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress<br/>Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Rama Shama Bhama]]'' || Shanti ||Vatika Chalana Chitra Award for Best Comedian;<br>Nominated—Udaya film Award for Best Comedian;<br>Nominated—Udaya Film Award Best Supporting Actress;<br>Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Rama Shama Bhama]]'' || Shanti ||Vatika Chalana Chitra Award for Best Comedian<br/>Nominated—Udaya film Award for Best Comedian<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Award Best Supporting Actress<br/>Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Filmfare award for Supporting Actress - Kannada]]
|-
|-
|''[[Pandu Ranga Vittala]]''||  ||
|''[[Pandu Ranga Vittala]]''||  ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2006||''[[Sirivantha]]''|| Lakshmi || rowspan="19" |[[Kannada]]||
| rowspan="2" |2006||''[[Sirivantha]]''|| Lakshmi ||
|-
|-
|''Hendathi Kattida Thali'' || || Delayed release
|''Hendathi Kattida Thali'' || || Delayed release
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2008 || ''[[Navashakthi Vaibhava|Navashakti Vaibhava]]'' || ||
| rowspan="4" | 2008 || ''[[Navashakthi Vaibhava|Navashakti Vaibhava]]'' || Saubhagya ||
|-
|-
|''[[Avva (film)|Avva]]''|| Aane Baddi Rangavva ||
|''[[Avva (film)|Avva]]''|| Aane Baddi Rangavva ||
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|''[[Akka Thangi]]''|| Nagi ||
|''[[Akka Thangi]]''|| Nagi ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2011 || ''[[Sri Naga Shakthi]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3" | 2011 || ''[[Sri Naga Shakthi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Take It Easy (2011 film)|Take It Easy]]''|| ||
|''[[Puttakkana Highway]]''|| Puttakka || Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada<br/>Nominated—TV9 Film Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada;<br>Nominated—Innovative Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada;<br/>Nominated—Sandalwood Star Award for Best Supporting Actress;<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress;<br/>Nominated—Suvarna Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
|-
|''[[Puttakkana Highway]]''|| Puttakka ||[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada]]<br/>Nominated—TV9 Film Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada<br/>Nominated—Innovative Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada<br/>Nominated—Sandalwood Star Award for Best Supporting Actress<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress<br/>Nominated—Suvarna Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
|-
|-
|''[[Aidondla Aidu]]''|| ||
|''[[Aidondla Aidu]]''|| ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2012 || ''Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri'' || ||
| rowspan="3" | 2012 || ''[[Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]''|| Vijayalakshmi ||  
|''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]''|| Vijayalakshmi ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kalpana (2012 film)|Kalpana]]''|| Janaki ||Nominated—Sandalwood Star Award for Best Comedian<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Award for Best Comedian<br/>Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Comedian<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Actress<br/>Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
|''[[Kalpana (2012 film)|Kalpana]]''|| Janaki ||Nominated—Sandalwood Star Award for Best Comedian;<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Award for Best Comedian;<br/>Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Comedian;<br/>Nominated—Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Actress;<br/>Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''Gombegala Love'' || || Karnataka Vanijya Mandali Award for Best Supporting Actress
| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''[[Gombegala Love]]'' || Panju's mother || Karnataka Vanijya Mandali Award for Best Supporting Actress
|-
|-
|''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]''|| Lakshmi ||
|''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]''|| Lakshmi ||
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| rowspan="3" | 2016 || ''[[Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja]]'' ||  ||
| rowspan="3" | 2016 || ''[[Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja]]'' ||  ||
|-
|-
|''1944''|| ||
|''1944''|| Girija||
|-
|-
|''Home Stay'' || || [[Hindi language|Hindi]]<br/>Kannada <br/> Tamil ||
|''Home Stay'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2017 || ''Marali Manege'' ||  || rowspan="8" |[[Kannada]]||
| rowspan="3" | 2017 || ''Marali Manege'' ||  ||
|-
|-
|''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]''|| Abhivyakthi ||
|''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]''|| Abhivyakthi ||
|-
|-
|''[[College Kumar]]''|| Girija ||
|''[[College Kumar (2017 film)|College Kumar]]''|| Girija ||
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Dandupalya 3]]'' || Abhivyakthi ||
| 2018 || ''[[Dandupalya 3]]'' || Abhivyakthi ||
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| rowspan="3" |2021
| rowspan="3" |2021
|''[[Mohandas (2019 film)|Mohandas]]''
|''[[Mohandas (2019 film)|Mohandas]]''
|[[Putlibai]]
|[[Putlibai Gandhi|Putlibai]]
|
|
|-
|-
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|-
| ''[[Bhajarangi 2]]'' ||  Alamelamma||
| ''[[Bhajarangi 2]]'' ||  Alamelamma||
|-
| rowspan="4" |2023
|''Vidhi (Article) 370''
|Preethi
|
|-
|''[[Veeram (2023 film)|Veeram]]''
|Saraswathi
|
|-
| ''[[Tatsama Tadbhava]]''
|Suman
|
|-
|''13 Part-1''
|Saira
|
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kaatera]]''
|Kumari
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress- Kannada]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A |title='Kaatera' movie review: Darshan wields his finest weapon yet |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Dec/30/kaatera-movie-review-darshan-wields-his-finest-weapon-yet-2646053.html |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=The New Indian Express |date=29 December 2023 |archive-date=31 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231062819/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/dec/30/kaatera-movie-review-darshan-wields-his-finest-weapon-yet-2646053.html |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>Won - Best Supporting Actress - Chittara Star Awards 2024<br/>Won - Best Supporting Actress - IIFA Utsavam 2024
|-
| 2024
| ''[[Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi]]''
| Krishna's mother
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2025
| ''[[Maadeva]]''
|Kamalakshi
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka (film)|Ekka]]''
| Ratna
|
|-
| ''[[Just Married (2025 film)|Just Married]]''
|Gangamma
|
|-
| 2026
|''[[Surya Power of Love]]''
|Mamatga
|
|-
|}
|}


==Television==
===Other language films===
===TV serials===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* 2005 :''Sthreetvam'' ([[Surya TV]]) - [[Malayalam]]
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language!!Notes
* 2012-2013: ''[[Karthigai Pengal]]'' ([[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]) - [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|rowspan="2"|1992||''Thevar Veettu Ponnu'' || Saroja || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
|''[[Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha]]'' || Keerthi || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|-
|1994||''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' ||Saroja || Telugu ||
|-
|1996||''[[Kalki (1996 film)|Kalki]]'' || Kalki || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br/>[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Oral Mathram]]'' || Devika Menon || rowspan="2"|Malayalam ||
|-
| rowspan=2|1998 || ''[[Kottaram Veettile Apputtan]]'' || Ambili ||
|-
|''Bobbili Vamsham''|| ||Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Annan Thangachi]]'' || Sarasu || Tamil ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu]]''|| Dr. Lakshmi || Malayalam ||
|-
|}2005 || athadu telugu
 
== Television ==
*''All shows are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable unsortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2005 || ''Sthreetvam'' || || [[Malayalam]] series ||
|-
| 2012–2013 || ''[[Karthigai Pengal]]'' || Charu || Tamil series || {{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}
|-
| 2015 || ''Super Minute'' || Contestant || ||
|-
| 2015–2016 || ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada (season 3)]]'' || Contestant || Winner ||
|-
| 2017 || ''Majaa Bharatha'' || Judge || || <ref>{{cite news |title=Shruthi, Narayan turns judge for Majaa Bharatha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruthi-narayan-turns-judge-for-majaa-bharatha/articleshow/57000508.cms |access-date=4 June 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=6 February 2017 |archive-date=23 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723163835/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruthi-narayan-turns-judge-for-majaa-bharatha/articleshow/57000508.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| 2017 || ''[[Weekend with Ramesh]]'' || Herself || || {{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}
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| 2017 || ''Sathya Kathe'' || Herself || || <ref>{{cite news |title=Shruti to host new show Sathya Kathe |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruti-to-host-new-show-sathya-kathe/articleshow/59457370.cms |access-date=4 June 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=5 July 2017 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604021457/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/shruti-to-host-new-show-sathya-kathe/articleshow/59457370.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| 2020 || ''[[Majaa Talkies]]'' || Guest || || <ref>{{cite web |title=Yesteryears stars Sudha Rani and Shruthi to feature in Majaa Talkies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/yesteryears-stars-sudha-rani-and-shruthi-to-feature-in-majaa-talkies/articleshow/78202428.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=11 September 2023 |date=19 September 2020 |archive-date=4 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004213723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/yesteryears-stars-sudha-rani-and-shruthi-to-feature-in-majaa-talkies/articleshow/78202428.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| || ''Mareyalare'' || || ||
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| || ''Hejje Guruthu'' || || ||
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| 2022–2023 || ''Gicchi GiliGili''|| Judge || || <ref>{{cite news |title=Gicchi Gili Gili: Contestants gear up for the grand finale |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/gicchi-gili-gili-contestants-gear-up-for-the-grand-finale/articleshow/100698630.cms |access-date=4 June 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=2 June 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604021457/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/gicchi-gili-gili-contestants-gear-up-for-the-grand-finale/articleshow/100698630.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| 2023 || ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada (season 10)]]'' || Guest||
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| 2025 || ''Kwaatle Kitchen'' || Judge ||
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===Television shows===
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* ''[[Majaa Talkies]]'' — as guest
* ''Super Minute''
* ''Mareyalare''
* ''Hejje Guruthu''
* ''Majabharata'' (2017)
* ''[[Weekend with Ramesh]] — as guest
* ''[[Satya Kathe]]''


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Shruti
Shruti in 2016
Chairperson, Karnataka Women’s Development Corporation
In office
2008 – June 2009
Succeeded byD. S. Aswath
Chairperson, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation
In office
January 2020 – July 2021
Personal details
Born
Girija

(1975-09-18) 18 September 1975 (age 50)
Hassan, Karnataka, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
(2008–13, 2014–present)
Other political
affiliations		Karnataka Janata Paksha
(2013–14)
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 1998; div. 2009)
​
(
m. 2013; div. 2014)
RelativesSharan (brother)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • politician

Shruti (born Girija; 18 September 1975), is an Indian actress, television personality and politician. She is known for her work predominantly in Kannada language films and in a few Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Tulu films. She has appeared in more than 160 films, out of which she has been cast in leading role in over 130 films. More than half of the movies are female-oriented, thereby making her one of the very few actresses in Indian cinema to have been successfully cast in more number of heroine oriented movies. She has won three Karnataka State Film Awards, one Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards South in her illustrious career spanning over 35 years. She is considered one of the most successful and legendary actresses of Kannada cinema and film critics often position her in line with the legendary Kalpana, Manjula and Aarathi. She is fondly called as Kannadada Manemagalu, Kannera Rani (Queen of Tears), Emotional Queen, Karpoorada Gombe and Punching Queen (in Television).

Shruti was among the leading actresses in Kannada cinema during the 1990s and early 2000s who featured in the lead roles in several commercially successful, female centric and critically acclaimed films such as Shruthi (1990), Muddina Maava (1993), Aagatha (1995), Karpoorada Gombe, Kalki (both 1996), Gowdru (2004), Rama Shama Bhama (2005), Akka Thangi (2008) and Puttakkana Highway (2011). In the later years, she switched to character roles and won laurels for her performances in Kalpana (2012), Gombegala Love (2013), Rathnan Prapancha, Bhajarangi 2 (both 2021), Kaatera (2023) and Maadeva (2025). She is the only actress in Kannada cinema to have been portrayed successfully in all sorts of roles such as the emotional roles, comedy roles and villain. She is the only actress in Kannada cinema (perhaps in the entire Indian cinema) to have been recognised as "Manemagalu". People consider her more of a girl next door rather than as a superstar actress.

Shruti is the sister of actor Sharan. In 2016, she won the third season of the reality television show Bigg Boss Kannada.[1] She has continued to appear in Television as a judge for reality shows such as Majaa Talkies and Kwaatle Kitchen.

Shruti joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2008. She was made the chairperson of the Karnataka Women and Child Development Corporation before being removed in 2009. In 2013, she joined the Karnataka Janata Paksha which eventually merged in 2014 with BJP. She also served as chief secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party's women's wing in its Karnataka cadre. In 2020, she was appointed as the Chairperson of Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Shruti was born as Girija on 18 September 1975 into a family of Kannada theatre artists in Hassan, Karnataka, India. Her father J. V. Krishna owned a theatre company and married twin sisters Radha and Rukmini who had joined his troupe as artists. Shruti's elder brother Sharan is a leading actor in Kannada cinema, while her sister Usha is younger to her. Since they have two mothers, the subject about who is their biological mother has generated curiosity among the media and public over the years. However, both Sharan and Shruti have asserted that they consider both to be their biological mother.[2] Shruti spent most of her early life in Puttur where she pursued her basic schooling.

Career[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

1990-2000: Debut, breakthrough and Stardom[edit | edit source]

Shruti in 2011 Kannada film Sri Naga Shakthi

At the age of 14, Shruti landed in her first film in a supporting role in S. Umesh's romantic comedy film, Nambidre Nambi Bitre Bidi, released in 1990. She was credited as Priyadarshini by the makers so as not to be confused with another actress Girija Lokesh. Her next role came through another comedy film, Aasegobba Meesegobba released in the same year where she played sister to actor Shiva Rajkumar. However, her breakthrough came in the same year with the film Shruthi, which was directed by Dwarakish who rechristened her name as Shruti.[3] She played the titular role of a struggling singer who is aided by four men to achieve her dreams. The film, which was a remake of Tamil film, Pudhu Vasantham, had a successful theatrical run of over 25 weeks.

Following this, Shruti featured in a series of comedy films out of which Gauri Ganesha, Punda Prachanda (both 1991), Bombat Hendthi, Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi (both 1992) were successful projects. She expanded into Tamil and Telugu cinema in 1992 with Devar Veettu Ponnu and Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha respectively. She followed this by playing second lead roles in films such as C. B. I. Shiva, Sindhoora Thilaka, Shambhavi, Ksheera Sagara and Dakshayini. She later took up family drama films such as Alimayya, Sri Durga Pooje, Midida Hrudayagalu and Muddina Maava, all released in 1993.

In 1994, she appeared in two films opposite V. Ravichandran, Rasika, directed by Dwarakish, and Jaana. Her other notable performance came through Rashmi in the same year. She went on to win her first Filmfare Award for her performance in the drama film, Hettha Karulu. In 1995, She won her first Karnakata State Film Award and second Filmfare Award for her critically acclaimed role in Aagatha, directed by Suresh Heblikar. During the same period, she shared screen with actor Vishnuvardhan in films such as Time Bomb (1994), Thumbida Mane and Mojugara Sogasugara (both 1995).

In 1996, Shruti worked with K. Balachander for the Tamil film Kalki, where she played the lead titular role alongside Rahman, Prakash Raj and Geetha.[4] Her performance in the film was critically acclaimed, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. In Kannada, she had seven releases out of which Karpoorada Gombe and Thavarina Thottilu made an impact with the audience. She was typecasted in tear-jerker films during this period earning her the "Tragedy queen" status in Kannada cinema. In 1997, she expanded into Malayalam cinema with the Sathyan Anthikkad film Oral Mathram opposite Mammootty and continued with Rajasenan's romantic comedy film Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (1998) opposite Jayaram. Both these films were successful at the box-office and her roles were critically acclaimed.

She attracted a lot of women to theatres in 90s. With more than half of her movies being female oriented, they showcased the struggles of Indian women. She is regarded as "Kannadada manemagalu" for the same reason. She ruled the industry in 90s and earned the superstar status.

2001-2020: Lead and character roles[edit | edit source]

Shruti continued to work with Vishnuvardhan in films such as Veerappa Nayaka (1999) and Soorappa (2000) which were blockbusters. In 2001, she teamed up with her then husband S. Mahendar by starring opposite him in Gattimela. Her performance was well received and earned her a nomination at the Filmfare Awards. After few unsuccessful projects, she appeared in Gowdru (2004) which turned out to be her 100th release in which she played the sister of the character played by Ambareesh.[5] Her performance won laurels and earned her the second Karnataka State Film Award. In 2005, she starred opposite Kamal Hassan in the multi-starrer Rama Shama Bhama, a remake of Tamil hit, Sathi Leelavathi (1995). Her performance was acclaimed; earning nominations at the various film awards including Filmfare. Her last pairing with Vishnuvardhan, before his demise, came through the film Sirivantha in 2006.

Navashakthi Vaibhava, filmed in 2003, had a delayed release in 2008.[6][7] In 2011, Shruti's biggest critical acclaimed role came through Nagathihalli Chandrashekar's novel based film Puttakkana Highway directed by B. Suresha. She played the lead role of Puttakka, a widowed farmer who fights against the system when her land is threatened by construction. A critic from The Times of India reviewed the film by commenting "Hats off to Shruthi for her brilliant portrayal of Puttakka, a rustic woman.[8]The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for the year 2010–2011 [9] and Shruti earned several award nominations for her portrayal of the character.

From 2012, Shruti switched over from lead to character roles in films such as Rambo and the comedy-horror Kalpana. The latter won her several laurels and appreciations including a nomination at Udaya Film Awards and Suvarna Film Awards. In 2013, the films Gombegala Love and Bachchan were noted for her performances. Later she featured in Dandupalya film series in its second and third instalments. She took up lead actor's mother roles in films such as College Kumar (2017), Rathnan Prapancha (2021) and later in Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi (2024).

2021-till date: Continued supporting roles[edit | edit source]

Her character role Alamelamma brought her laurels in the Shiva Rajkumar starrer Bhajarangi 2 in 2021. In 2023, she was noticed again for her character role in Darshan starrer Kaatera which earned her a nomination at Filmfare Award for supporting actress. In Vidhi (Article) 370, set in the backdrop of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, her first release of 2023, Shruti played Preethi, the wife of an army officer who needs a heart transplant.[10] In Veeram, she played Saraswathi, the protective sister of the protagonist played by Prajwal Devaraj. The reviewer for Cinema Express wrote: "Shruti's role brings that emotional connection among siblings and all the sentiment is brought through her."[11]

In 2025, she was part of an ensemble cast in the film Maadeva where her performance as Kamalakshi stood out.[12] She was also seen in commercially successful film Ekka and later in Just Married.

Television[edit | edit source]

Shruti made her small screen debut in the Malayalam serial Sthreethvam aired on Surya TV during 2005. Also, her Tamil daily serial, Karthigai Pengal aired on Sun TV from July 2012. Shruti was a contestant in the reality television show Bigg Boss Kannada 3, winning the season, in January 2016.[13] In 2017, she appeared as a judge in the comedy television series Majaa Bharatha.[14] In 2025, she appeared as a judge in the comedy cookery show Kwaatle Kitchen aired in Colors Kannada.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Shruti was married to film director S. Mahendar for 11 years and they divorced in 2009.[citation needed] Post her divorce she was linked with Chakravarthy Chandrachud, a journalist-turned-director. They got married in June 2013 and divorced a year later.[15]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Kannada films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1990 Nambidre Nambi Bitre Bidi Credited as Priyadarshini
Aasegobba Meesegobba Radha
Shruthi Shruthi
1991 Gauri Ganesha Gauri
Nagu Nagutha Nali
Punda Prachanda
C. B. I. Shiva Shruthi
1992 Sindhoora Thilaka
Bombat Hendthi
Chitralekha
Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi Jayakumari
Shambhavi
Ksheera Sagara Chandra
1993 Abhijith
Kaadambari
Alimayya Lakshmi
Dakshayini
Sri Durga Pooje
Mouna Sangrama
Ranjitha
Kempaiah IPS
Rupaayi Raja
Midida Hrudayagalu Kaveri
Muddina Maava Lakshmi
Amruta Sindhu
1994 Apoorva Samsara Raji
Rashmi Rashmi
Rasika Rukmini
Jaana Lakshmi
Vijaya Kankana Vijaya
Sammilana
Bhuvaneshwari
Mr. Mahesh Kumar Soumya
Hettha Karulu Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
Time Bomb Maala
1995 Thumbida Mane Kaveri
Maangalya Sakshi
Kalyanotsava
Mojugara Sogasugara Shantha
Shubha Lagna
Urvashi
Satya Jwale
Taayi Illada Tavaru
Aagatha Usha Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
1996 Karpoorada Gombe Seetha
Thavarina Thottilu
Geluvina Saradara
Sthree Heera
Sowbhagya Devathe
Minugu Thare
Thayi Kotta Seere
1997 Taaliya Sowbhagya
Shruthi Hakida Hejje
Baalina Daari
Kodagina Kaveri Kaveri
Thavarina Theru
1998 Bhama Satyabhama Bhama
Marthanda
Nammura Huduga
Goonda Mattu Police
Jagadeeshwari
Tavarina Kanike
1999 Veerappa Nayaka
Durga Shakthi
2000 Soorappa Lakshmi
Kadlimatti Station Master Kashibai
Mahathma
Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
2001 Amma Ninna Tholinalli
Gattimela Girija Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
Jenu Goodu
Mahalakshmi Mahalakshmi
Ellara Mane Dosenu Vasantha
2002 Annayya Thammayya
Mutthu Gowri [16]
Manase O Manase [citation needed]
2004 Hendthi Andre Hendthi
Gowdru Gowri Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress;
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
2005 Rama Shama Bhama Shanti Vatika Chalana Chitra Award for Best Comedian;
Nominated—Udaya film Award for Best Comedian;
Nominated—Udaya Film Award Best Supporting Actress;
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada
Pandu Ranga Vittala
2006 Sirivantha Lakshmi
Hendathi Kattida Thali Delayed release
2008 Navashakti Vaibhava Saubhagya
Avva Aane Baddi Rangavva
Nandadeepa
Akka Thangi Nagi
2011 Sri Naga Shakthi
Puttakkana Highway Puttakka Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada
Nominated—TV9 Film Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada;
Nominated—Innovative Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kannada;
Nominated—Sandalwood Star Award for Best Supporting Actress;
Nominated—Udaya Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress;
Nominated—Suvarna Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Aidondla Aidu
2012 Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri
Rambo Vijayalakshmi
Kalpana Janaki Nominated—Sandalwood Star Award for Best Comedian;
Nominated—Udaya Film Award for Best Comedian;
Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Comedian;
Nominated—Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Actress;
Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
2013 Gombegala Love Panju's mother Karnataka Vanijya Mandali Award for Best Supporting Actress
Bachchan Lakshmi
2015 Ond Chance Kodi Tavare
2016 Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja
1944 Girija
Home Stay
2017 Marali Manege
Dandupalya 2 Abhivyakthi
College Kumar Girija
2018 Dandupalya 3 Abhivyakthi
2020 ACT 1978 Kanika Mehta
2021 Mohandas Putlibai
Rathnan Prapancha Yellavva
Bhajarangi 2 Alamelamma
2023 Vidhi (Article) 370 Preethi
Veeram Saraswathi
Tatsama Tadbhava Suman
13 Part-1 Saira
2023 Kaatera Kumari Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress- Kannada[17]
Won - Best Supporting Actress - Chittara Star Awards 2024
Won - Best Supporting Actress - IIFA Utsavam 2024
2024 Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi Krishna's mother
2025 Maadeva Kamalakshi
Ekka Ratna
Just Married Gangamma
2026 Surya Power of Love Mamatga

Other language films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Notes
1992 Thevar Veettu Ponnu Saroja Tamil
Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha Keerthi Telugu
1994 Parugo Parugu Saroja Telugu
1996 Kalki Kalki Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1997 Oral Mathram Devika Menon Malayalam
1998 Kottaram Veettile Apputtan Ambili
Bobbili Vamsham Telugu
1999 Annan Thangachi Sarasu Tamil
2004 C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu Dr. Lakshmi Malayalam

2005 || athadu telugu

Television[edit | edit source]

  • All shows are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005 Sthreetvam Malayalam series
2012–2013 Karthigai Pengal Charu Tamil series [citation needed]
2015 Super Minute Contestant
2015–2016 Bigg Boss Kannada (season 3) Contestant Winner
2017 Majaa Bharatha Judge [18]
2017 Weekend with Ramesh Herself [citation needed]
2017 Sathya Kathe Herself [19]
2020 Majaa Talkies Guest [20]
Mareyalare
Hejje Guruthu
2022–2023 Gicchi GiliGili Judge [21]
2023 Bigg Boss Kannada (season 10) Guest
2025 Kwaatle Kitchen Judge


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Actress Shruthi wins Bigg Boss Kannada season 3". Daily News and Analysis. 31 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2 November 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "MothersDay: "I am blessed to have the love and affection of not one but two mothers," says actor Sharan in an exclusive chat". The Times of India. 9 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Girija was named Shruti by the actor director Dwarakish". Filmibeat.com. 18 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "K Balachander birth anniversary: 10 heroines who bear the mark of the Sui generis filmmaker". Cinema Express.com. 9 July 2019.
  5. ↑ Deepak, S. N. (18 July 2004). "Gowdru". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 25 August 2004. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "Shruthi's 100th film". Deccan Herald. 16 November 2003. Archived from the original on 3 March 2006. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  7. ↑ "Navashakthi Vaibhava". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 December 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  8. ↑ "PUTTAKKANA HIGHWAY MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "On my pinboard - Prakash Raj". Deccan Herald. 5 October 2016.
  10. ↑ Reddy, Y. Maheswara (27 February 2023). "Vidhi (Article) 370 Movie Review: Too happening, but nothing happens". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  11. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (10 April 2023). "Veeram Movie Review: This run-of-the-mill actioner brings back Prajwal Devaraj in a mass avatar". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "Maadeva Movie Review: A Gritty Old-School Action Drama That Demands a Strong Stomach". The Times of India. 6 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Shruthi wins Bigg Boss!". The Times of India. 24 January 2017. Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "Shruthi, Narayan turns judge for Majaa Bharatha". The Times of India. 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 6 July 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  15. ↑ "Kannada star Shruthi marries at Kollur Temple". Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  16. ↑ Moviebiz. "Review: Muthu". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 January 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  17. ↑ Sharadhaa, A (29 December 2023). "'Kaatera' movie review: Darshan wields his finest weapon yet". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 December 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  18. ↑ "Shruthi, Narayan turns judge for Majaa Bharatha". The Times of India. 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  19. ↑ "Shruti to host new show Sathya Kathe". The Times of India. 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  20. ↑ "Yesteryears stars Sudha Rani and Shruthi to feature in Majaa Talkies". The Times of India. 19 September 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  21. ↑ "Gicchi Gili Gili: Contestants gear up for the grand finale". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

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