Ritika Singh is an Indian actress, former kickboxer, and mixed martial artist who gained immense recognition for her stellar performance in the Tamil sports drama Irudhi Suttru (2016) opposite Madhavan, directed by Sudha Kongara. Her performance in the film earned her various accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and a Special Mention at the National Film Awards.
Though acting is not her cup of coffee, she nailed it with her performance in movies, and thus she became movie buffs’ favorite overnight. Over the years, Ritika has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, building an impressive resume with credits like Aandavan Kattalai, Shivalinga, Oh My Kadavule, Kolai, and Vettaiyan. So, who is Ritika Singh? Here’s everything you need to know about the actress.
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Ritika Singh Biography
Ritika Singh was born on the 16th of December 1994, in Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is currently 30 years old.
| Birth Name | Ritika Mohan Singh |
| Nickname | Ritu |
| Date of Birth | December 16, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 30 |
| Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Profession | Former Kickboxer, Model, Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Partner/Boyfriend | Not disclosed |
Family and Education
Ritika Singh is very secretive about her personal life. Her father, Mohan Singh, is a professional trainer who guided her in karate, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts from childhood. Details about her mother are not available at the moment. She is the only child of her parents.
She attended St. K.C. Gandhi English School in Kalyan, Maharashtra
Ritika Singh Boyfriend
Without a doubt, Ritika Singh is one of those incredibly secretive actresses in Kollywood who’d rather keep their private lives to themselves. She has been in the news for all the good reasons, but when it comes to her love life, nothing has surfaced yet. As of now, she has not confirmed being in a relationship and appears to be focused on her acting career and professional growth.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 5 inches Centimeters – 165 cm Meters – 1.65 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 52 kg Pounds – 115 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Body Measurements | 35-27-36 |
| Body Shape | Banana |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Career Overview
Ritika Singh made her debut at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games as a kickboxer under the 52 kg category. She competed as a mixed martial arts fighter at the Super Fight League. She won the game against Aya Saber, an Egyptian MMA fighter, on November 30, 2012.
Her biggest career breakthrough came in 2016 when she made her acting debut with the bilingual sports drama Irudhi Suttru (Tamil)/ Saala Khadoos (Hindi), directed by Sudha Kongara, where she played Madhi, a boxer, opposite R. Madhavan. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning her multiple awards, including the National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention, Filmfare Awards South: Critics’ Award for Best Actress – Tamil, and the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Best Actress.
Following this, she starred in Aandavan Kattalai (2016) as Karmeghakuzhali opposite Vijay Sethupathi, Guru (2017 Telugu remake of Irudhi Suttru) as Rameswari, Shivalinga (2017 Tamil), Neevevaro (2018 Telugu), Oh My Kadavule (2020 Tamil), Boxer (2021 Tamil), Kolai (2023 Tamil) as Sandhya Mohanraj, and King of Kotha (2023 Malayalam) in a special dance number.
Her recent releases include Vettaiyan (2024 Tamil) with Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth, and Valari (2024 Tamil). Ritika has also appeared in TV and web series like Story of Things (2023) and Bench Life (2024).
Ritika Singh Net Worth
The kick-boxer turned actress has not revealed her salary to the media. As of 2025, Ritika Singh’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million, earned through her acting career, endorsements, and public appearances.
Favorite Things
- Food – Maharashtrian Food
- Actors – Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Cruise
- Actresses – Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, and Bipasha Basu
- Sportspersons – Sachin Tendulkar, Holly Holm, John Wayne Parr
Facts
More than 100 athletes were auditioned for the film Irudhi Suttru, and it was Ritika who got selected to play the lead role alongside R. Madhavan.
Before fame, she represented India in kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and Karate.
In an interview, Singh said that she won’t mind flaunting her beautiful body in a bikini when it is required.
Ritika had never thought of becoming an actress. In her own words, she said, “Being a kickboxer, I always thought that I would retire as a fighter. In my wildest dream, I never imagined I would be an actor someday. I don’t know what Maddy sir saw in me”.
While filming for Irudhi Suttru, Ritika Singh had once hit Madhavan hard, when her boxing genes were exhilarated.
For her performance in Irudhi Suttru, Ritika won the “Special Mention Award” at the 63rd National Film Awards and became the first actress who did not dub for her role to be recognized at the National Awards.