Thanuja Puttaswamy is a very well-known Indian actress for her role in Telugu TV serials and also for her work in Kannada films. Also, among television audiences, she is known as Thanuja Gowda. Over the years, she has developed a large fan base through her emotional acts and grace on screen. Recently, her popularity went up after her appearance on Bigg Boss Telugu.
Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Thanuja grew up in a supportive middle-class family that did what it could to foster her interest in acting and stage performances from the time of her youth. Per media reports, she was born in 1992, which means as of 2025, she would be 33 years old. She finished school and college in Bengaluru before going into the entertainment business.
Thanuja began her acting in the Kannada horror thriller 6-5=2, which gave her the initial break as a new actress. Also, she was in a project which is Dhande Boys. Though her role in the films was for a short while, these did help her gain confidence and industry exposure.
Her breakthrough came on Telugu TV, in particular with Mudda Mandaram. That show went on to become very popular, which in turn made Thanuja a household name among Telugu viewers. She appeared in serials like Agnipariksha and also in many Tamil TV projects and did guest appearances.
In 2025, Thanuja joined Bigg Boss Telugu, which had the viewers’ audience at her feet for the way she was, for her honesty and emotional strength. That year saw her break into the national scene and also put her personality out there, which was beyond what we see in scripted roles.
Thanuja Puttaswamy, at present, is a single woman. She hasn’t opened up to the public regarding any relationship and is private with her personal life, which she keeps out of the media. Her father is named Puttaswamy, and her mother is Savithri. Also, she has two sisters, who support her acting career, which is in part due to family support.
Apart from her acting, which is what she is known for, Thanuja has a large social media presence, which she uses to share work-related and personal updates. Also, it is reported that her net worth is in the range of ₹1.5-2 crores, which she has accumulated from TV serials, reality shows, brand endorsements and public appearances.
Through her hard work and growing popularity, Thanuja Puttaswamy is also setting herself apart as a well-known name in the South Indian TV industry.
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