Actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan recently tied the knot with former Chennai Super Kings cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth in a traditional ceremony in Chennai. Soon after the wedding photos surfaced, many people began looking up details about Anirudha’s past, including his earlier marriage. Here is a closer look.
Anirudha’s first marriage
Long before his wedding to Samyuktha, Anirudha was married to model and actress Arthi Venkatesh. Their wedding took place in January 2012 and was a lavish celebration attended by well-known names from both the film and cricket worlds. Their relationship, however, lasted for only about two years. The couple is believed to have separated around 2014.
Who is Arthi Venkatesh?
Arthi Venkatesh is a familiar name in the fashion and entertainment scene. She was born in Chennai and raised in Hyderabad. According to News X, she completed her Visual Communication degree at Loyola College in Chennai and later studied Interior Designing at IFDA in Bangalore.
Her entry into fashion
Even though she was shy while growing up and more interested in sports like basketball and tennis, she stepped into the world of modeling after receiving encouragement from fashion mentor Prasad Bidappa. This decision shaped her career in a major way.
A rising name in modeling
Arthi quickly became one of the most followed faces in the modeling industry. She has walked more than 250 ramp shows and appeared in over 300 photo shoots. Her work includes campaigns with global fashion brands like Jovani and Morrell Maxie. Her grace on the runway and her confident presence helped her build a strong reputation in the industry. She continues to remain active in fashion and entertainment.
In 2017, she made her acting debut in Bejoy Nambiar’s anthology film Solo, where she appeared alongside Dulquer Salmaan, marking her first step into films.
Where Anirudha is now
Anirudha, son of cricket legend Krishnamachari Srikkanth, made his relationship with actress Samyuktha public during Diwali 2024. Their recent wedding brought the couple into the spotlight, which also renewed interest in Anirudha’s earlier personal life.
