Shruthi

bengaluru, KarnatakaKannada, Hindi, Tulu, Telugu, Tamil

Actress and politician

Shruthi is a celebrated Kannada actress who has carved a special place in the hearts of audiences through her powerful performances, emotional depth and versatility. Born Girija in Bengaluru, she entered films as a teenager and adopted the screen name Shruthi with her breakthrough film Shruthi (1990). She went on to become one of the leading actresses of Kannada cinema during the 1990s and 2000s, delivering memorable performances in films such as Muddina Maava, Karpoorada Gombe, Gowdru, Rama Shama Bhama, Akka Thangi and Puttakkana Highway. Known especially for portraying strong, emotional and women-centric characters, Shruthi has won four Filmfare Awards South and three Karnataka State Film Awards. In later years, she successfully transitioned into character roles, earning appreciation for films including Kalpana, Rathnan Prapancha, Bhajarangi 2, Kaatera and Maadeva. With a career spanning more than three decades and over 160 films, Shruthi remains one of the most distinctive and respected actresses in Kannada cinema.