Srinidhi Shetty’s life beyond KGF: From Accenture job to Miss Karnataka to volunteering at Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

From working as a software engineer at Accenture to winning Miss Supranational 2016 and becoming a pan-India star with KGF, Srinidhi Shetty’s journey has taken several turns. Beyond films, the actress has also embraced spirituality.

Srinidhi completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Jain University in Bengaluru. She went on to work as a software engineer at Accenture, where she said she worked hard despite not having studied computer science. Eventually, she left her job to pursue modelling full-time, taking a risk with an uncertain outcome.

Srinidhi began exploring modelling while she was still in college. She participated in contests such as Clinique Fresh Face and Miss South India, and went on to win Miss Karnataka. Balancing a full-time job with fashion shows and modelling assignments became difficult, pushing her to focus on the career she really wanted.

In 2016, Srinidhi represented India at Miss Supranational and won the international title. She became the second Indian to win the crown after Asha Bhat, who took the title in 2014. The win was a major turning point in her life and opened doors to opportunities beyond modelling.

Although she had always wanted to act, Srinidhi did not expect the opportunity to arrive so soon after her pageant victory. She made her film debut as Reena Desai opposite Yash in KGF: Chapter 1 (2018). The film's success helped introduce her to a much wider audience.

Srinidhi's path to the pageant was not without challenges. She had earlier suffered a toe fracture after an accident, which forced her to rest and affected her fitness preparations. She later worked hard on her fitness, losing 15 kg over five months, according to an interview she gave after her pageant win.

Srinidhi returned as Reena in KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), starring alongside Yash. The blockbuster expanded her reach beyond Kannada cinema and established her as a recognised face across India. That year, she also made her Tamil film debut opposite Vikram in Cobra.

Srinidhi continued to explore different film industries with projects including HIT: The Third Case and Telusu Kada in 2025. Her career has moved beyond the KGF franchise, with roles in crime thrillers and romantic dramas. She is also set to star in Aadarsha Kutumbam (2026), directed by Trivikram Srinivas.

Away from the screen, Srinidhi is associated with Sadhguru's Isha Foundation. She has reportedly participated in programmes such as Shambhavi Mahamudra and Bhava Spandana and volunteered at Isha events. She has also attended Mahashivratri celebrations and participated in activities linked to yoga and the Save Soil movement.

In an interview after winning Miss Supranational with Rediff, Srinidhi spoke about the importance of humility and staying connected to her roots. She also credited her father for supporting her ambitions, including her decision to leave a stable job.