Shrutika Arjun (b. 1988) is an Indian actress, entrepreneur and television personality who appeared in Tamil and Malayalam language films.[1][2][3] After two years of acting, she quit the entertainment industry, but returned in 2022 with the third season of the reality series Cooku with Comali, of which she emerged the winner.
Shrutika | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988 |
| Other names | Shrutika Arjun |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, entrepreneur, television personality |
| Years active | 2002–2003, 2022–present |
| Spouse | Arjun |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life edit
Shrutika was born in 1986 to Sivasankar and Kalpana. Her paternal grandfather is actor Thengai Srinivasan. She studied in Adarsh Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Chennai.[4] Her cousin Yogi and brother Adithya are actors.[5][6] She is married to businessman Arjun, and they have one son.[2][7]
Career edit
At age 16, Shrutika was picked to star in Sri (2002) opposite Suriya. A critic noted that the two make a "nice screen pair".[8] Her role as Ammu in the Malayalam film Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam was praised by reviewers.[9] Shrutika also appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films Nala Damayanthi alongside Madhavan and Thithikudhe alongside Jiiva.[10] She then left film industry to focus on her education,[9] but said in 2020 that she was open to returning.[2] Shrutika returned to entertainment in 2022 with the third season of the reality series Cooku with Comali, of which she emerged the winner.[11][12]
Filmography edit
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Sri | Meenakshi | |
| Album | Vijaya Lakshmi (Viji) | ||
| 2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Malathy | |
| Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | Ammu | Malayalam film | |
| Thithikudhe | Sruthi |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cooku with Comali (Season 3) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Title Winner |
| 2022 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 4 | Guest Host | Star Vijay | |
| 2022 | Anda Ka Kasam | Participant | Star Vijay | [13] |
| 2022 | Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya | Participant | Star Vijay | |
| 2023 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions Season 4[citation needed] |
judge | Star Vijay |
References edit
- ^ Pillai, Sreedhar (18 July 2002). "Mass hero films". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2004. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ a b c "Suriya's heroine Shrutika open to comeback after seventeen years". The Times of India. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ Prasad, Ayyappa (6 July 2001). "Sruthika makes her debut". Screen. Archived from the original on 6 October 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Interview: Sruthiga Speaks Out:". Dinakaran. 21 August 2002. Archived from the original on 4 July 2004. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Raman, Mohan V. (20 October 2012). "He walked tall in tinsel town". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ Adithya Shivpink [@Shivpink] (3 September 2019). "Yes , it's on the birth certificate as my surname... a combination of my dad (shivashanker) and mom (pinky) 😁" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 September 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ BehindwoodsTV (6 September 2020). "நெறய Directors-ஓட Career-அ நான் Finish பண்ணிருக்கேன்!" – Suriya's Heroine Shrutika Breaks! (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (26 July 2002). "Sri". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Sruthika". Sify. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Sruthika selected for SANDIYAAR". indiainfo.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Cooku with Comali 3 fame Shurutika Arjun thanks fans for support; says "I am not even worthy of your overwhelming love"". The Times of India. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "WOW! 'Cook With Comali 3' title winner gets double price money? - Details". IndiaGlitz. 24 July 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Anda Ka Kasam Host, Judges, Wiki, Cast, Contestant Names Photos, Show Updates". Tellybest. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.