Samyuktha Shan Age, Height, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Husband, Family

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Date of this news: Sunday, November 30, 2025: Samyuktha Shan is a famous Indian actress and model. She is well known in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Samyuktha was born on December 31, 1985. Her birth place is Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She belongs to a Malayali family but grew up in Chennai. Her parents are Raman Nair and Prathiba Nair, who come from the Nair community. Samyuktha finished her schooling at St. Patrick’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Later, she completed a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Hindustan College of Engineering. She is Hindu and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Early Life

Samyuktha started her career as a model. In 2007, she won the Miss Chennai beauty pageant. This win gave her a good start in the modeling world. She worked hard and gained experience, winning the Best Model Award at the Realistic Awards in 2020. Besides modeling, she also enjoys hobbies like traveling, dancing classical and Zumba, and practicing yoga. She is a certified nutritionist and loves animals. Samyuktha has a pet dog and a cat.

Samyuktha Shan Age, Height, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Husband, Family 

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Full Name

Samyuktha Shan (Samyuktha Shanmughanathan)

Date of Birth

December 31, 1985

Age

39 years (as of 2025)

Birth Place

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality

Indian

Religion

Hindu

Community

Malayali, Nair community

Education

School: St. Patrick’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai

Degree: B.E. in Civil Engineering from Hindustan College of Engineering

Career Start

Modeling after winning Miss Chennai in 2007

Acting Debut

2018 in Malayalam film "Oolu"

Popular Roles

Rudra in Tamil TV series "Chandrakumari", contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4

Film Industries

Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu cinema

Notable Films

"Varisu", "Tughlaq Durbar"

Modeling Awards

Best Model Award at Realistic Awards (2020)

Business Ventures

Founder of Karsam Solutions Pvt Ltd (2015), Toni & Guy franchise in Kerala (2017)

Personal Life

First marriage to businessman Karthik Shankar, with whom she has a son named Rayan; divorced in early 2025 due to husband's infidelity

Current Marriage

Married former cricketer Anirudh Srikkanth on November 27, 2025

Hobbies

Traveling, classical dancing, Zumba, yoga

Other Interests

Certified nutritionist, animal lover (owns a dog and a cat)

Social Media

Over 1.2 million Instagram followers; active on YouTube with lifestyle and parenting content

Career 

Samyuktha began her acting career in 2018. Her first movie was a Malayalam film named "Oolu." She played the role of Shwetha in this film. After that, she acted in Tamil TV shows, becoming very popular for her role as Rudra in the series "Chandrakumari." 

Her biggest fame came when she joined the reality TV show Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. Her strong and honest talks made her very popular with viewers. She gained millions of fans through this show. She has acted in many Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu movies. Some popular movies she appeared in are “Varisu” and “Tughlaq Durbar.”

Personal Life 

Samyuktha’s personal life also attracts media attention. She was first married to a Dubai-based businessman named Karthik Shankar. They have a son named Rayan. However, Samyuktha got divorced in early 2025. She ended her first marriage after finding out that her husband was living with another woman for many years. Afterward, in late 2025, Samyuktha married former cricketer Anirudh Srikkanth. Their wedding followed Hindu traditions and was attended by close friends and family members.

Business Ventures 

Besides acting, Samyuktha is a smart businesswoman. In 2015, she started her own company called Karsam Solutions Private Limited in Chennai. She also owns a Toni & Guy franchise in Kerala, which she began in 2017. 

She is a popular social media influencer with over 1.2 million followers on Instagram. Samyuktha uses social media to share her fitness tips, makeup ideas, travel stories, and lifestyle content. She also runs a YouTube channel where she discusses topics like working moms and parenting.

Samyuktha Shan is an inspiring figure who has grown through various fields like modeling, acting, and business. She remains active in the entertainment industry and continues to attract people with her talent, hard work, and honesty in public life.