Srinidhi Shetty is an Indian actress and model who came into the limelight when she was crowned Miss Supranational in 2016.
She stormed the entertainment industry with the Kannada-language mega blockbuster film, K.G.F: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, where she played Reena Desai opposite Yash. The actress is also known for her work in Cobra, HIT: The Third Case, and Telusu Kada. So, who is Srinidhi Shetty? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Srinidhi Shetty Biography
Srinidhi Shetty was born on 21 October 1992, in Kinnigoli, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She is currently 32 years old.
| Birth Name | Srinidhi Ramesh Shetty |
| Nickname | Srinidhi |
| Birthdate | 21 October 1992 |
| Birthpace | Kinnigoli, Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Kannadiga |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Partner/Boyfriend | |
| Children |
Early Life: Family and Education
Srinidhi Shetty is the third and the youngest child of Indian parents Kushala Shetty and Ramesh Shetty. She is a descendant of Tuluva Bunt community, a community that is widespread across the coastal areas of Karnataka. Her father was born in the town of Mulki while her mother hails from Thalipady Guthu, in Kinnigoli. She has two older sisters, Amrita, and Priyanka Shetty.
For education, she attended Sri Narayana Guru English Medium School, and later went to St. Aloysius Pre-University College for her pre-university program. She graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering with distinction from Jain University in Bangalore
Srinidhi Shetty Personal Life
Talking about her life life, she is believed to be single and she hasn’t been in any relationship with anyone, as far as we know, at least. It looks like the budding actress is focused in building her career in showbiz.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 8 inches Centimeters – 173 cm Meters – 1.73 m |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Srinidhi Shetty landed her first acting job in Prashanth Neel’s Kannada-language period action film, K.G.F: Chapter 1. She played the role of Reena Desai, the love interest of the lead character, Rocky (played by Yash) in the film. She reprised her role in its sequel K.G.F: Chapter 2 that was released in 2022.
Significant Works
Her portrayal of Reena Deasi in the Kannada film, K.G.F: Chapter 1 and K.G.F: Chapter 2, which is loosely based on Kolar Gold Fields.
Brand Endorsements
As a model, she has done endorsement work for several brands as well as appeared in various TV commercials.
Favorite Things
| Food | Biryani, Pizza |
| Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Fun Facts
She lost her mother to illness at the age of 14.
She was an outstanding student, excelling in both academics and extracurricular activities during her school years.
Growing up, she aspired to become a doctor, but ultimately chose a different path, pursuing engineering. After completing her studies, she worked as a software engineer at Accenture in Bengaluru.
While in college, Srinidhi began modeling, a passion she continued to nurture even alongside her corporate career.
In 2012, she made it to the top 5 finalists in the Clean & Clear Fresh Face contest.
She won Miss Karnataka and Miss Beautiful Smile in the Manappuram Miss South India 2015 beauty pageant. That same year, she was the first runner-up in the Manappuram Miss Queen beauty competition.
Srinidhi’s major breakthrough came in 2016 when she was crowned Miss Supranational India 2016, along with winning subtitles for Miss Beautiful Smile, Miss Photogenic Face, and Miss Body Beautiful.
In December 2016, she represented India at the Miss Supranational 2016 pageant, held in the Municipal Sports and Recreation Center, Krynica-Zdrój, Poland. She only won the pageant title but was also honored with the title of Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2016, marking a major milestone in her career.
Srinidhi starred opposite Vikram in the psychological action thriller film, Cobra, directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu and starring Irfan Pathan, Roshan Mathew, Sarjano Khalid, Mirnalini Ravi, and Miya George, among others. The film was released on August 31, 2022, and became a box-office disaster.
She has impressive lineups, including HIT: The Third Case, where she plays the leading female opposite Nani, and stars in debutant Neeraja Koan’s romantic drama Telusu Kada opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Raashii Khanna.