Actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan recently got married to former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth in a traditional ceremony in Chennai. Many fans began searching for details about Anirudha's previous marriage. Let's find out.



Anirudha's first marriage to Arthi Venkatesh Before marrying Samyuktha, Anirudha was earlier married to well-known model and actress Arthi (Aarti) Venkatesh. The two exchanged vows in January 2012 in a grand, star-studded wedding attended by eminent names from the Indian film and cricket fraternities. However, their marital journey lasted only about two years, and the couple reportedly parted ways around 2014.



Who is Arthi Venkatesh?Arthi Venkatesh, who enjoys a popular presence in the fashion and entertainment world, was born in Chennai and grew up 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.



Entry into the fashion worldInterestingly, despite being shy and more inclined towards sports like basketball and tennis during her younger years, she stepped into the fashion industry after being encouraged by top designer Prasad Bidappa.



A successful modeling career Arthi became one of the most recognised faces in the modeling circuit. She has walked more than 250 ramp shows and participated in over 300 professional photoshoots. Her impressive 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.



Interestingly, in 2017, she made her acting debut in Bejoy Nambiar's anthology film 'Solo', starring opposite Dulquer Salmaan, which marked her transition to the big screen.



Meanwhile, Anirudha, son of cricket legend Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Samyuktha made their relationship public during Diwali 2024.