Hariprriya is a popular Indian actress and model who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry. She has also appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Tulu films. Born Shruthi Chandrasena, she entered the entertainment industry at a young age and gradually established herself as one of the recognised actresses in Kannada cinema. She gained widespread attention for her performance in the 2014 action film Ugramm, which became an important turning point in her career.
Hariprriya was born on 1991-10-29 in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka. During her school years, she participated in cultural programmes and developed an interest in performing arts. She also received training in Bharatanatyam. Her family later moved to Bengaluru, where she completed her pre-university education. Her interest in acting eventually led her toward the film industry.
Her acting journey began with the Tulu film Badi, which she reportedly entered while she was still in Class 12. She subsequently made her Kannada film debut with Manasugula Mathu Madhura in 2008. Her early career included films such as Vasanthakala, Kallara Santhe and Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu. She also expanded into Tamil and Telugu cinema.
The success of Ugramm significantly increased her popularity. She subsequently appeared in films including Ranna, Ricky, Neer Dose, Bharjari, Samhaara, Jai Simha, Kanaka, Bell Bottom and D/O Parvathamma. Her performance in Neer Dose, where she played Kumudha, was particularly appreciated and helped strengthen her position in Kannada cinema.
Hariprriya has also explored challenging roles, including negative and unconventional characters. Her work in films such as Samhaara and Amruthamathi demonstrated her willingness to take on roles beyond conventional commercial heroine characters. She has received award nominations and recognition for her performances during her career.
In her personal life, Hariprriya married Kannada actor Vasishta N. Simha on 2023-01-26 in Mysuru. The couple have one child and generally maintain privacy regarding their family life.
Hariprriya Profile
- Name: Hariprriya
- Real Name: Shruthi Chandrasena
- Popular Name: Hariprriya
- Nicknames: Kannada Beauty, Sandalwood Beauty Queen
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 1991-10-29
- Age: 34 years
- Birth Place: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
- School: Schooling in Chikkaballapur; exact school name is not consistently documented
- College: Completed pre-university education in Bengaluru; specific college details are not consistently verified
- Education: Pre-University education
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Weight: Not officially disclosed; some entertainment profiles report approximately 55–60 kg
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Hobbies/Interests: Bharatanatyam, dancing, acting, travelling and photography
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse Name: Vasishta N. Simha
- Children: One child
- Father: Name not widely disclosed in reliable public sources
- Mother: Name not widely disclosed in reliable public sources
- Net Worth: Media estimates vary; an officially verified figure is not available
- Languages/Cinema: Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Tulu
Unknown Facts About Hariprriya
- Her birth name is Shruthi Chandrasena.
- She was born in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.
- She received training in Bharatanatyam.
- She participated in cultural programmes before entering films.
- She reportedly entered the Tulu film Badi while studying in Class 12.
- Her Kannada film debut was Manasugula Mathu Madhura in 2008.
- She has worked in multiple South Indian film industries.
- Ugramm became a major breakthrough in her career.
- She played the role of Kumudha in Neer Dose.
- She has portrayed both positive and negative characters.
- She appeared in the Telugu film Jai Simha alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna.
- She married actor Vasishta N. Simha in Mysuru in 2023.
- She has received recognition for her performances at various film awards.
- Her screen name is sometimes written as Haripriya, although Hariprriya is the spelling commonly used in her professional profile.
- She has maintained a presence in Kannada cinema for more than 15 years.
