Tanuja Gowda

05 Mar, 1992 | Bengaluru, Karnataka

Biography

Thanuja Gowda , also known as Tanuja Puttaswamy, is an Indian television actress who primarily works in the Telugu and Kannada entertainment industries. She rose to widespread fame with the popular Telugu daily serial Muddha Mandaram, where her natural acting and emotional depth made her a household name among television audiences. Early Life & Background Thanuja Gowda was born on March 5, 1992, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. After completing her schooling, she graduated from Bangalore University. From a young age, she showed a strong inclination towards acting and performance, which eventually led her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Acting Debut & Television Breakthrough Thanuja made her acting debut with the Kannada horror film 6-5=2 (2013), marking her entry into cinema. However, her major breakthrough came with the Telugu television serial Muddha Mandaram (2014–2019), where she played the role of Parvathi. The character struck a strong emotional chord with viewers and established her as one of the most recognisable faces on Telugu television. Other Television Work & Regional Projects Following her success in Telugu TV, Thanuja expanded her presence across languages by appearing in Tamil serials such as Siva Manasula Sakthi (2019–2020) on Vijay TV. She later returned to Telugu television with shows like Agnipariksha, further proving her versatility and ability to connect with audiences through emotionally driven roles. Personal Life Thanuja Gowda prefers to keep her personal life private and away from the spotlight. She remains focused on her professional growth and continues to earn appreciation for her dedication, expressive performances, and strong screen presence. Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 Journey Thanuja Gowda entered Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 as the first contestant, instantly drawing attention with her confident entry and emotional strength. Throughout the season, she emerged as one of the most consistent and talked-about contestants. Her outspoken nature, emotional honesty, and determination helped her survive intense tasks, frequent nominations, and high-pressure situations. Winning several task advantages and gaining strong audience support, Thanuja maintained her relevance throughout the season. Despite facing criticism and controversies at times, she stayed focused and resilient. She eventually finished as the 1st Runner-Up of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, cementing her position as one of the strongest finalists and significantly boosting her popularity across Telugu audiences.