Shriya Saran Birthday: Award-Winning Movies and Upcoming Projects of the Actress

Shriya Saran has made a significant mark in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema. She continues to be a sought-after actress for directors across the industry. Best known for her roles in films like Drishyam, Sivaji: The Boss, Awarapan and more, she has not only impressed viewers with her acting chops but also with her impeccable public appearances.

Talking about her personal life, she is married to tennis player Andrei Koscheev and is a loving mother to her daughter Radha. Shriya, who turns 42 today, has built a career that began with her debut in the Telugu film Ishtam (2001).

Despite originally wanting to be a dancer, Shriya’s acting journey has been nothing short of remarkable. To celebrate her 42nd birthday, let’s take a look at some of her award-winning films and upcoming projects.

Shriya Saran’s Award-Winning Films

1. Manam (2014)This Telugu fantasy drama, directed by Vikram Kumar, featured Shriya Saran alongside Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Set over a span of 100 years, the story revolves around rebirth and eternal love. Shriya played dual roles, portraying both Ramalakshmi, Chaitanya’s mother and Dr. Anjali. The film won multiple awards, including five Filmfare Awards South, for categories such as Best Film and Best Director.
2. Kanthaswamy (2009)A Tamil vigilante action drama film directed by Susi Ganesan, Kanthaswamy stars Vikram in the lead role, with Shriya Saran playing an integral part. The film, also dubbed in Telugu as Mallanna, was a hit at the box office and earned Shriya the Best Actress award at the Amrita Mathrubhumi Awards.
3. Rowthiram (2011)Directed by Gokul, this Tamil martial arts film saw Shriya portraying Priya, a law student and daughter of a police official. The film starred actor Jiiva in the lead role along with Shriya. The actress’ performance earned her the Best Actress award at the International Tamil Film Awards.
4. Gopala Gopala (2015)In this Telugu satirical comedy, a remake of the Hindi film OMG – Oh My God!, Shriya acted alongside Venkatesh and Pawan Kalyan. Directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani, the film was well-received and Shriya’s role secured her the Best Actress award at the TSR TV9 National Film Awards.
5. Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017)This epic historical action film, based on the life of the 2nd-century ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni, featured Shriya Saran alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna. Directed by Krish, the film won Shriya the Best Actress award at the 16th Santosham Film Awards.

Shriya Saran’s Upcoming Films

Naragasooran

This upcoming Tamil supernatural horror film is being directed by Karthick Naren. Naragasooran features a stellar cast including Aravind Swamy, Sundeep Kishan and Shriya Saran.

Though the release date has not been announced, the movie’s IMDb synopsis teases a thrilling storyline involving three boys who discover a shocking twist that they are brothers.

Nadada

Nadada is expected to be written and directed by Rudrana Singh. While most details about Nadada still remain under wraps, the film is expected to focus on addressing societal issues and eliminating harmful practices. Jagapathi Babu and Mishti Chakravarty are the expected cast members alongside Shriya Saran.

Sandakkari

It is an upcoming Tamil comedy film directed by Madhesh. The movie features Vimal and Shriya Saran in the lead roles. The details about the music composer and production team have not yet been revealed. The film is reportedly scheduled to hit theatres on December 31, 2025.