"I Love Being an Artist for Me First": Shruti Haasan on Cinema, Music, Creating Without Boundaries

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Shruti Haasan spoke about her desire to explore multiple creative avenues without being confined to a single identity. "I like having different creative avenues. I love my music, I love cinema, I love writing," she shared, reflecting her instinctive approach to creativity.

Speaking about the kind of work she hopes to explore more of, she added, "I love using my body physically and I hope to do more roles that require physical work." Currently shooting for multiple projects, Shruti is in the middle of an especially busy phase of her career. One of her upcoming films is Aakasamlo Oka Tara, starring Dulquer Salmaan, which has already generated curiosity following the release of her first look.

Alongside cinema, music continues to be a deeply personal space for her. She revealed that she has close to 50 unreleased songs, created without the pressure of public release. "I don't have to put all my art out," she said, adding, "I just really love being an artist for me first, it gives me joy."

Beyond her creative work, Shruti remains vocal about causes close to her heart, particularly animal well-being, using her platform with sincerity. At her core, she continues to follow her instincts-creating, evolving, and choosing projects that feel true to her artistic spirit.