Samyuktha Shanmuganathan | |
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Born | Samyuktha Shanmuganathan December 31, 1985 [1]
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Samyuktha Karthik [2] |
Alma mater | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2007 (model) 2018–present (actress) |
Title | Miss Chennai (2007) |
Spouse | Karthik (divorced) |
Children | 1 |
Samyuktha Shanmuganathan (born 31 December 1985) and is an Indian actress and model who is known for her works in Tamil cinema and television. [3] She gained popularity after winning the 2007 Miss Chennai pageant. It marked her entry into the entertainment industry. [4] She made her acting debut in the Tamil soap opera Chandrakumari (2018–2019), and gained recognition for her performances in films such as Tughlaq Durbar (2021) and Coffee with Kadhal (2022) and Varisu (2023). [5]
In 2020, she participated in the Star Vijay reality show Bigg Boss 4 as an contestant and was later evicted on day 56 of the show. [6] [7] She is also the runner-up of BB Jodigal season 1 alongside Jithan Ramesh.
Samyuktha was born on 31 December 1985 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Malayali father Shanmughanathan Nair and Tamilian mother Prathiba Shanmughanathan. She did her early secondary schooling at St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai. After that, she enrolled herself at the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai from where she completed her graduation in Civil Engineering. [8]
Born in Chennai, Samyuktha initially pursued her career as a nutritionist and model. She came into the limelight when she made her debut in the television series Chandrakumari, playing the character of Princess Rudhra. [9] She also worked in many brand commercials for popular brands like IDBI Federal Life Insurance, Indulekha Hair Oil, Happy Unicorn, Safe Wash, AVT, and many more brand commercials.
Samyuktha made her acting breakthrough in 2018 in the Malayalam film Oolu where she played the lead role of Sweatha alongside actor Shane Nigam. This marked her debut as an film actress and her debut into the Malayalam film industry. [10] [11] In 2019, she made her Tamil film debut in the film Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale, playing a small role in the film. [12] In 2020, she participated in the Star Vijay reality show Bigg Boss 4 as an contestant which was hosted by actor Kamal Haasan and was later evicted on day 56 of the show. [13] [14] In 2021, she acted in the serial Amman playing a guest role character. [15] [16] She also appeared in the dance competitive show BB Jodigal pairing up against actor Jithan Ramesh making a duo and later emerged as the runner-ups from the show. She also debuted as a judge in the talent-search reality show Junior Super Stars judging alongside Sneha and Mirchi Senthil, the show aired on Zee Tamil. [17] [18] [19] She also appeared in the drama series Anantham (2022) directed by V. Priya playing the younger role of the character Maragatham, she acted alongside actor Prakash Raj, Sampath Raj and John Vijay and the series opened up to positive reviews.
In 2021, Samyuktha appeared in multiple Tamil films including Tughlaq Durbar alongside actor Vijay Sethupathi. [20] In 2022, she played a crucial role in the romantic comedy drama film Coffee with Kadhal which was directed by Sundar C. She received positive critics for her performance. [21] She appeared in other films such as My Dear Bootham (2022) and Kaari (2022) which all received mixed-positive reviews from critics. [22]
In 2023, she signed up to play a role in the film Varisu alongside actor Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna. The film was an overall success and Samyuktha received a prise for her performance from viewers. [23] [24]
Samyuktha married to her long-term boyfriend, Karthik. The couple has a son called Rayan. [25] However, the couple got divorced in 2021 for personal reasons. [26]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Oolu | Shwetha |
Malayalam film Debut as actress [27] |
2019 | Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Arjun's boss | [28] |
2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Damayanthi | [29] |
2022 | My Dear Bootham | Thiru's Teacher | [30] |
Kaari | SKR's wife | [31] | |
Coffee with Kadhal | Radhika | [32] | |
Kuthukku Pathu | Sophie | Web series debut [33] [34] | |
2023 | Varisu | Swetha Ajay | [35] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–2019 | Chandrakumari | Princess Rudhra / Rudhra | |
2020 | Bigg Boss 4 | Contestant | Evicted Day 56 [36] |
2021 | BB Jodigal season 1 | Contestant | Runner-Up [37] |
2022 | Anantham | Young Maragatham | |
2022 | Run Baby Run | Contestant | |
2022 | Amman | Rudhra | Special appearance |
2021–2022 | Junior Super Stars | Judge | |
2022 | Sarkaar With Jiiva | Guest |
Samyuktha Shanmuganathan | |
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Born | Samyuktha Shanmuganathan December 31, 1985 [1]
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Samyuktha Karthik [2] |
Alma mater | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 2007 (model) 2018–present (actress) |
Title | Miss Chennai (2007) |
Spouse | Karthik (divorced) |
Children | 1 |
Samyuktha Shanmuganathan (born 31 December 1985) and is an Indian actress and model who is known for her works in Tamil cinema and television. [3] She gained popularity after winning the 2007 Miss Chennai pageant. It marked her entry into the entertainment industry. [4] She made her acting debut in the Tamil soap opera Chandrakumari (2018–2019), and gained recognition for her performances in films such as Tughlaq Durbar (2021) and Coffee with Kadhal (2022) and Varisu (2023). [5]
In 2020, she participated in the Star Vijay reality show Bigg Boss 4 as an contestant and was later evicted on day 56 of the show. [6] [7] She is also the runner-up of BB Jodigal season 1 alongside Jithan Ramesh.
Samyuktha was born on 31 December 1985 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Malayali father Shanmughanathan Nair and Tamilian mother Prathiba Shanmughanathan. She did her early secondary schooling at St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai. After that, she enrolled herself at the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai from where she completed her graduation in Civil Engineering. [8]
Born in Chennai, Samyuktha initially pursued her career as a nutritionist and model. She came into the limelight when she made her debut in the television series Chandrakumari, playing the character of Princess Rudhra. [9] She also worked in many brand commercials for popular brands like IDBI Federal Life Insurance, Indulekha Hair Oil, Happy Unicorn, Safe Wash, AVT, and many more brand commercials.
Samyuktha made her acting breakthrough in 2018 in the Malayalam film Oolu where she played the lead role of Sweatha alongside actor Shane Nigam. This marked her debut as an film actress and her debut into the Malayalam film industry. [10] [11] In 2019, she made her Tamil film debut in the film Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale, playing a small role in the film. [12] In 2020, she participated in the Star Vijay reality show Bigg Boss 4 as an contestant which was hosted by actor Kamal Haasan and was later evicted on day 56 of the show. [13] [14] In 2021, she acted in the serial Amman playing a guest role character. [15] [16] She also appeared in the dance competitive show BB Jodigal pairing up against actor Jithan Ramesh making a duo and later emerged as the runner-ups from the show. She also debuted as a judge in the talent-search reality show Junior Super Stars judging alongside Sneha and Mirchi Senthil, the show aired on Zee Tamil. [17] [18] [19] She also appeared in the drama series Anantham (2022) directed by V. Priya playing the younger role of the character Maragatham, she acted alongside actor Prakash Raj, Sampath Raj and John Vijay and the series opened up to positive reviews.
In 2021, Samyuktha appeared in multiple Tamil films including Tughlaq Durbar alongside actor Vijay Sethupathi. [20] In 2022, she played a crucial role in the romantic comedy drama film Coffee with Kadhal which was directed by Sundar C. She received positive critics for her performance. [21] She appeared in other films such as My Dear Bootham (2022) and Kaari (2022) which all received mixed-positive reviews from critics. [22]
In 2023, she signed up to play a role in the film Varisu alongside actor Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna. The film was an overall success and Samyuktha received a prise for her performance from viewers. [23] [24]
Samyuktha married to her long-term boyfriend, Karthik. The couple has a son called Rayan. [25] However, the couple got divorced in 2021 for personal reasons. [26]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Oolu | Shwetha |
Malayalam film Debut as actress [27] |
2019 | Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Arjun's boss | [28] |
2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Damayanthi | [29] |
2022 | My Dear Bootham | Thiru's Teacher | [30] |
Kaari | SKR's wife | [31] | |
Coffee with Kadhal | Radhika | [32] | |
Kuthukku Pathu | Sophie | Web series debut [33] [34] | |
2023 | Varisu | Swetha Ajay | [35] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–2019 | Chandrakumari | Princess Rudhra / Rudhra | |
2020 | Bigg Boss 4 | Contestant | Evicted Day 56 [36] |
2021 | BB Jodigal season 1 | Contestant | Runner-Up [37] |
2022 | Anantham | Young Maragatham | |
2022 | Run Baby Run | Contestant | |
2022 | Amman | Rudhra | Special appearance |
2021–2022 | Junior Super Stars | Judge | |
2022 | Sarkaar With Jiiva | Guest |