Ineya is an Indian actress and entrepreneur, born on 21 January 1988 (38 years old) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Ineya’s performance in the Tamil film Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011) brought her big film awards such as the Edison Award for Best Debut Actress and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.
She also received the Trust and Growth Award at the Bazaar Awards in 2024 for her entrepreneurial journey at Aatreya Dance Studio and Anora Art Studio.
Quick Facts of Ineya
| Full Name | Shruti Sawant (Ineya) |
| Profession | Indian Actress, Entrepreneur |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Date of Birth | 21 January 1988 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Current Address | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Ineya Early Life and Education
Ineya was born into a Malayali family.
She was very fond of acting since childhood. Hence, she performed as a child artist in teledramas.
Education
Ineya completed her primary education in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
There, she studied at Amritha Vidyalaya, Fort Girls Mission High School, and Manakkad Karthika Thirunnal High School.
She later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course through correspondence.
| School | Amritha Vidyalaya, Fort Girls Mission High School, and Manakkad Karthika Thirunnal High School |
| Alma Mater | Yet to be updated |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
Ineya Personal Life
Ineya (Shruti Sawant) is currently single, focusing on her career in acting and production.
While she has previously expressed openness to love marriage, she has not publicly confirmed being in a serious, committed relationship or being married.
Family
Ineya’s father, S. Salahuddin, is a former employee in the Kerala state department, whereas her mother, Savithri, is a homemaker.
Ineya’s sister is the Indian actress Swathi Thara. Her brother’s name is Sravan.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Parent’s Name | Father: S. Salahuddin Mother: Savithri |
| Siblings | Sister: Swathi Thara Brother: Sravan |
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Ineya Career
Ineya started acting as a child artist in Malayalam TV projects.
She acted in the telefilm Koottilekku when she was in Class 4, and later appeared in TV serials like Orma and Sree Guruvayoorappan.
In 2005, she won the Miss Trivandrum beauty title.
After that, Ineya worked in modeling and advertisements, and then moved into films.
In 2008, she acted in the Malayalam film Thrill with Anil Murali.
In 2009, Ineya acted in the Malayalam film Dalamarmarangal alongside Vinu Mohan.
In 2010, she acted in the Tamil film Padagasalai, co-starring with Satya.
She became widely known in Tamil cinema for Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011). In this film, she acted with Vimal.
In the same year, she also acted in Yuddham Sei alongside Cheran.
In 2012, Ineya was cast with Nivin Pauly in the Malayalam film Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam.
In 2013, she acted in the Malayalam film Radio, co-starring with Nishan, Sarayu, and Sreejith Vijay.
In 2014, Ineya acted in the Tamil movie Naan Sigappu Manithan. She shared screen space with Vishal in the film.
In 2015, she appeared in a dance number in the Malayalam comedy entertainer Amar Akbar Anthony, co-starring with Prithviraj, Jayasurya, and Indrajith.
In 2016, Ineya acted in the Malayalam film Swarnakaduva, co-starring with Biju Menon.
In Malayalam cinema, she acted with Mammootty in Puthan Panam (2017), Parole (2018), and Mamangam (2019).
In 2019, she also starred in the Tamil horror-comedy Pottu alongside Bharath.
In 2020, Ineya co-starred with Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in the Kannada film Drona.
In 2021, she acted in the Tamil film Writer, co-starring with Samuthirakani.
In 2022, Ineya acted in the thriller movie Coffee along with Rahul Dev.
In 2023, she was cast in the Tamil film Naan Kadavul Illai with Samuthirakani.
In 2024, Ineya appeared in another Tamil comedy-drama film, Thookudurai, with Yogi Babu.
In 2025, she made a special appearance in the Tamil film Rendavathu Padam alongside Vimal and Ramya Nambeeshan.
Additionally, Ineya made a special appearance in the Tamil daily soap Valliiyan Velan as a government official in March 2025, appearing alongside Shreya Anchan and Sidhu.
In February 2026, she was cast in the Tamil film Sweety Naughty Crazy alongside Thrigun and Srijita Ghosh.
Her Upcoming Film Projects
Ineya’s upcoming film Mookuthi Amman 2 is now in the post-production stage. She will be co-starring with Abhinaya and Yogi Babu.
Her other upcoming film, Colors, is yet to begin shooting. She will be cast with Motta Rajendran and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
Ineya Awards and Achievements
Ineya has received awards for her film work and acting.
- Ineya received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Best Actress) for Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011).
- For the same film, she also received the Edison Award (Best Debut Actress) and the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award (Best Debut Actress)
- She is a recipient of Kerala Film Critics Association Awards (Second Best Actress) for Parole (2018) and Pengalila (2019).
- Ineya received the Trust and Growth Award at the Bazaar Awards in 2024 for her entrepreneurial journey at Aatreya Dance Studio and Anora Art Studio.
Ineya Controversies
Ineya was in the news due to disputes or public talk around a film scene.
- Lip-lock scene in Ammavin Kaipesi: In 2012, Ineya spoke to The Times of India about a lip-lock scene in the Tamil film Ammavin Kaipesi.
- Allegations against a photographer: In 2015, Ineya posted allegations on Facebook against celebrity photographer Sarith C Varma and called him a “fraud”.
- Sister’s Fiancé Burglary Incident (2014): It is known that there was a burglary at her home, which was found to be linked to her sister Swathy’s fiancé.
Ineya Net Worth, Salary
Ineya’s net worth is ₹30 crores ($4 million).
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $4 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Ineya Height, Weight & Physical Stats
The following are Ineya’s physical appearances:
| Height | In centimetres: 168 cm In meters: 1.68 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 60 kg In lbs: 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 32-25-35 |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Interesting Facts about Ineya
- Her birth name was Shruti Sawant and Nirmisha. Later, she changed it into Ineya.
- She appeared in a 2009 short film called The Sacred Face, directed by Rajesh Touchriver.
- Ineya was a judge on the Malayalam reality show Let’s Dance: Season 2 (2014) and later on Surya Jodi No.1 (2020).
- She replaced Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the 2017 Malayalam film Aakashamittayee.
- The actress produced a music video titled Mia, sung by Sayonara Philip.
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| Threads |  @iam_ineya |
FAQs
Who is Ineya?
Ineya is an Indian actress and entrepreneur who mainly works in Malayalam and Tamil films.
What is Ineya’s real name?
Ineya’s birth name is Shruti Sawant.
How old is Ineya?
Ineya was born on 21 January 1988 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Which film is she best known for?
Ineya is widely known for Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011).
What major award did Ineya win for Vaagai Sooda Vaa?
Ineya won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (2011) for Vaagai Sooda Vaa.
Has Ineya worked in television?
Ineya acted in Malayalam TV projects as a child artist, including the telefilm Koottilekku and serials like Orma and Sree Guruvayoorappan.
