Shruti Reddy Makes Her OTT Debut With Romantic Drama Nuvvunte Naa Jatagaa on Kuku TV

Actress Shruti Reddy, who made her Tamil feature film debut as a female lead with Marina Puratchi, has now ventured into the OTT space with the Telugu romantic drama series Nuvvunte Naa Jatagaa. Streaming on Kuku TV, the series features Manoj Nandam as the male lead and is directed by Rajagiri and produced by Pawan Kumar.

In the series, Shruti Reddy plays Madhavi Sreelatha, an innocent nurse whose life takes an unexpected turn after she encounters Viraj Vardhan, a powerful mafia don portrayed by Manoj Nandam. Their relationship evolves through fear, conflict, emotional challenges and eventually love, giving Shruti an opportunity to explore several shades as a performer.

Madhavi Sreelatha is a character who transitions from innocence and vulnerability to courage, strength and emotional maturity. The layered nature of the role made it an exciting opportunity for Shruti, particularly as her first OTT outing.

Speaking about her debut, Shruti Reddy said,“Madhavi Sreelatha is a very special character for me because of the versatility it offered me as an actor. She starts off as an innocent nurse, but as the story progresses, she faces difficult situations, betrayal and emotional challenges, which bring out a much stronger side of her. I feel very lucky to have such a layered character as my first OTT role.”

She further added , “I am currently working on two Tamil feature films, so I am happy to explore this opportunity in Telugu as well. I have always been interested in challenging roles, and I genuinely enjoyed playing Madhavi and gave my best to the character.”

Shruti Reddy’s journey into the entertainment industry has been shaped by a diverse educational and professional background. She completed her B.Tech in Engineering from Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, followed by an MBA from SRM University, Chennai.

Before entering films, Shruti worked as a life coach, an experience that helped her understand human emotions, personalities and different perspectives. She later decided to pursue her passion for acting professionally and underwent formal training at Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares in Mumbai and Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Arts Research in Puducherry.

Her academic background, experience in life coaching and professional acting training have helped her develop an emotionally sensitive approach to portraying characters.

Alongside her film and OTT projects, Shruti Reddy has also established a presence in the advertising and commercial space. She has been associated with campaigns for recognised brands, including Blinkit and Marriott Hotels, apart from working on advertisements for saree, jewellery and lifestyle brands. Her commercial assignments span different categories, giving her opportunities to connect with diverse audiences and showcase her versatility in front of the camera.

With experience across feature films, digital entertainment and advertising, Shruti continues to explore different creative avenues while building her presence across regional entertainment industries.

Following her debut as a female lead in Marina Puratchi, Shruti Reddy is now expanding her presence across Telugu and Tamil entertainment. With Nuvvunte Naa Jatagaa marking her entry into OTT and two Tamil feature films currently under production, the actress is looking forward to exploring more diverse, performance-oriented and challenging roles across languages and platforms.