Shraddha Rama Srinath, known professionally as Shraddha Srinath, is a multifaceted Indian actress who has made a significant impact in the film industries of Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil.
Born into a family with a strong military background, Srinath's childhood was marked by frequent relocations across India due to her father's position in the Indian Army. She spent her formative years in cities such as Bhopal, Belagavi, and Dharchula, which instilled in her a sense of adaptability and resilience.
Srinath's academic pursuits took her to the Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, where she earned a law degree. Before venturing into the world of entertainment, she worked as a real estate lawyer and legal advisor, honing her skills in the corporate sector.
Srinath's foray into acting began with the Malayalam film Kohinoor in 2015. However, it was her debut in the Kannada film industry with the movie U Turn in 2016 that catapulted her to fame. Her portrayal of the lead role in this supernatural thriller earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada and the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA).
Her subsequent releases include Urvi, a comedy-drama film featuring an all-female lead cast, and Operation Alamelamma, a crime comedy thriller. Srinath's debut in the Tamil industry came with a minor role in Kaatru Veliyidai in 2017, followed by her first official lead role in R. Kannan's Ivan Thanthiran.
Srinath's impressive repertoire also includes her role in the award-winning Tamil movie Vikram Vedha, whose Hindi remake was released in 2022. Her performance as Priya, Vikram's wife, earned her a nomination for Best Debut Actress at the South Indian International Movie Awards. She also starred in the crime action movie Richie in the same year.
In 2019, Srinath made her Bollywood debut with Tigmanshu Dhulia's Milan Talkies, a romantic drama film that co-starred Ali Fazal. Her Telugu debut followed with the critically acclaimed sports drama Jersey, for which she won the Best Find of the Year - Female award from the 3rd Zee Cine Awards Telugu.
Srinath's subsequent projects include K-13, Rustum, and Nerkonda Paarvai, the Tamil remake of the hit Hindi movie Pink. She has also featured in the films Jodi, Maara, and Chakra.
In recent years, Srinath has appeared in the action drama films Aaraattu and Dear Vikram in 2022. She has also acted in Witness, a Sony LIV original series, which received positive reviews from critics for its powerful storyline.
