Smruthi Venkat

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Smruthi Venkat
Born
Kerala, India
OccupationActress
Years active2018–present

Smruthi Venkat is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Tamil language films. [1] Aside from a brief role in Indru Netru Naalai (2015), she made her acting debut with commercially success film Thadam which was released in 2019. [2]

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Career

Smruthi made her career in a uncredited role in the film Indru Netru Naalai (2015). Smruthi Venkat appeared in Thadam, alongside Arun Vijay. [3] The movie opened to some good reviews both commercially and critically. The News Minute 's critic wrote, "Smruthi have limited screen space but manage to leave an impression with their competent performances. After Thadam, she acted in another Tamil film with Sathyaraj titled Theerpugal Virkapadum , which had a delayed release in 2021. [4] After that, Smruthi was signed for a major role in Mookuthi Amman . [5] [6] After the success of Mookuthi Amman, Smruthi went on to play a role in Dhanush's 43rd film, Maaran directed by Karthick Naren. [7] [8] Apart from films, Smruthi has done some commercial advertisements such as Levista (coffee), Kalyan Jewellers,Tanishq and She also acted in Rap Rakesh Music Video titled "12 AM" [9] Song on Woman Empowerment, Which was Released by Actor Vijay Sethupathi. [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRole(s)NotesRef.
2015 Indru Netru Naalai Priyam TV ReporterUncredited role
2019 Thadam AnanthiDebut Film as Lead [11]
2020Patra Vaitha NerupondruRadhika [12]
Mookuthi Amman Deivamritham (Deiva) [13]
2021 Vanam Jasmine [14]
Theerpugal Virkapadum Bharathi [4]
2022 Maaran Shwetha (Chittu) [15]
Manmadha Leelai Anu Aha film [16]
Kuttram Kuttrame Priya [17]
Dejavu Pooja [18]
2023 Run Baby Run Sophie [19]
2024 Saamaniyan Aparna
Hit List Dr. Anitha
7/G Varsha [20]

Television series

YearTitleRolePlatformNotes
2022 Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie Anandhi Amazon original series
2023 Ayali English Teacher Zee5 Guest Appearance

Music Videos

YearSongRoleMusicNotes
2016"Rap Rakesh 12AM"
(Song on Woman Empowerment)
Female Lead Rap Rakesh Music Video Released by Vijay Sethupathi
2021Ennoda baashaFemale LeadN V ArunSinger: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

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