Thanuja Puttaswamy is an Indian actress who was born on March 5, 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. She belongs to a Hindu family and holds Indian nationality, with cultural roots in Karnataka. Raised in Bangalore, she is fluent in Kannada, Telugu, and English, reflecting her work across South Indian industries. She completed her graduation from Bangalore University. She is the daughter of Puttaswamy and Savithri and has two sisters, Anuja, who is an advocate, and Pooja, who is an engineer. Growing up in a supportive family, she developed an interest in acting and performing arts, which later shaped her career. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @thanuja_puttaswamy_, where she has over 770K+ followers, and her profile reflects her spiritual outlook along with her journey as an actor.
Professionally, Thanuja Puttaswamy began her career in films with the Kannada horror movie 6-5=2 in 2013, followed by Dhande Boys, marking her early presence in cinema. However, she rose to widespread popularity through television, particularly with her role as Parvathi in the Telugu serial Mudda Mandaram, which aired from 2014 to 2019 and ran for more than 1,500 episodes. This role established her as a household name among television audiences. She further expanded her television career with appearances in Tamil serial Siva Manasula Sakthi and the Telugu drama Agnipariksha, showcasing her adaptability across languages. In addition to scripted television, she entered the reality TV space, becoming a contestant in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 in 2025, where her composed personality and strong presence gained audience appreciation. She also participated in the cooking-based show Cooku with Jathiratnalu, further highlighting her versatility beyond acting.
In her personal life, Thanuja Puttaswamy is known for her calm and introspective personality, often sharing spiritual thoughts, affirmations, and reflective captions through her social media. She maintains a balanced lifestyle rooted in personal beliefs and self-growth, which resonates with her followers. She is currently unmarried and prefers to keep her personal relationships private. Based in Bangalore, she continues to focus on her acting career while staying connected with her audience through authentic and meaningful content that reflects her inner values and outlook on life.