Who is Arthi Venkatesh? Ex-wife of former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, is a successful model, their marriage lasted for...
Actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan recently married ex-CSK cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth. This marriage has generated curiosity about Anirudha's history. He was once married to model and actress Arthi Venkatesh, a well-known personality in the fashion and entertainment industry, who subsequently pursued a career in acting. Their relationship was revealed to the public during Diwali 2024.
Actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan recently tied the knot with former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth in a traditional wedding held in Chennai. Numerous fans started looking for information regarding Anirudha's former marriage.
Anirudha's first wife
Prior to his marriage with Samyuktha, Anirudha was previously wed to the famous model and actress Arthi (Aarti) Venkatesh. In January 2012, the couple made promises to each other at an extravagant, celebrity-filled wedding witnessing prominent figures from the Indian film and cricket industries. Nevertheless, their marriage lasted merely around two years, and the pair allegedly separated around 2014.
Who is Arthi Venkatesh?
Arthi Venkatesh, recognized widely in the fashion and entertainment industry, was born in Chennai and raised in Hyderabad. As per News X report, she completed her degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai, before pursuing Interior Designing at the IFDA institute in Bangalore.
Entering the realm of fashion
Remarkably, even though she was reserved and favored sports such as basketball and tennis in her youth, she entered the fashion world after receiving encouragement from prominent designer Prasad Bidappa.
Thriving career in modelling
Arthi emerged as one of the most familiar figures in the modeling industry. She has participated in over 250 ramp shows and taken part in more than 300 professional photoshoots. Her portfolio includes collaborations with leading international fashion labels such as Jovani and Morrell Maxie, earning her acclaim for her elegance and on-stage confidence.
Today, Arthi remains active in the entertainment and fashion scene.
At the same time, Anirudha, the son of cricket icon Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Samyuktha, revealed their relationship during Diwali 2024.