Shrutika Arjun Raaj

Shrutika Arjun
Born	17 September 1987 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Adarsh Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Occupation	Television personality, Entrepreneur, Former actress
Years active	2002–2004; 2022–present
Spouse	Arjun
Children	1
Known for	Cooku with Comali 3, Bigg Boss 18

Shrutika Arjun (born 17 September 1987) is an Indian television personality, entrepreneur and former actress who has worked in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She gained renewed popularity after winning the reality cooking show Cooku with Comali 3 in 2022 and later participating in Bigg Boss 18 in 2024.

Early Life and Education

Shrutika Arjun was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She belongs to a family with a background in the Tamil film industry. Her paternal grandfather was the veteran Tamil actor Thengai Srinivasan.

She completed her schooling at Adarsh Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Her father is Tamil and her mother is Punjabi. Members of her extended family, including her cousin and brother, have also been associated with the entertainment industry.

Film Career

Shrutika began her acting career at a young age. In 2002, she appeared as the female lead opposite actor Suriya in the Tamil film Sri. Her performance received positive feedback and brought her early recognition.

She later acted in the Malayalam film Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam, where she portrayed the character Ammu and received appreciation for her performance.

In 2003, she appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films such as:

• Nala Damayanthi
• Thithikudhe

After a brief career in films, she stepped away from the industry to focus on her education and personal life.

Comeback and Reality Television

After nearly two decades away from mainstream media, Shrutika made a successful comeback in 2022 through the Tamil reality cooking show Cooku with Comali 3. Her performance, humor, and competitive spirit made her a favorite among viewers, and she emerged as the winner of the season.

In 2024, she participated in the Hindi reality television show Bigg Boss 18. She became one of the prominent contestants of the season and stayed in the house for 96 days. She was noted as one of the few Tamil personalities to gain significant visibility on a Hindi national platform through the show.

She later participated in another competitive reality format titled The 50, which featured television and digital personalities from across India.

Entrepreneurship

Apart from her entertainment career, Shrutika Arjun is also an entrepreneur. In 2018, she launched an Ayurvedic skincare brand named Haappy Herbs. The company focuses on herbal and natural skincare products.

Her dual identity as both a media personality and businesswoman has been widely discussed in interviews and media coverage.

Personal Life

Shrutika Arjun is married to businessman Arjun. The couple has one son. She has maintained a balance between her professional commitments and family life.

Notable Works

Films

• Sri (2002) – Tamil
• Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam – Malayalam
• Nala Damayanthi (2003) – Tamil
• Thithikudhe (2003) – Tamil

Television and Reality Shows

• Cooku with Comali 3 (2022) – Winner
• Bigg Boss 18 (2024) – Contestant
• The 50 – Contestant

Achievements

• Winner of Cooku with Comali 3 (2022)
• Successful comeback to entertainment after a long career break
• Gained national visibility through Bigg Boss 18
• Recognized for balancing entrepreneurship and media career