Following her debut in the Marathi industry, Shruti Marathe entered Tamil cinema on the recommendation of a photographer. She adopted different stage names during her early days in the South, including (briefly) and Shruti Prakash .

In this sequel to the hit film Naan Avanillai , she played one of the female leads. The film performed well at the box office, helping her gain visibility in the industry.

"Vazhvu Ennum Nikkah"

What sets Marathe apart from many of her contemporaries is her understanding of the "everywoman." In Tamil cinema, the female lead is often reduced to a catalyst for the hero’s journey. However, Marathe consistently chose films where the female character possessed her own arc, even if the screen time was limited. She specialized in portraying the strength found in vulnerability. Her characters were not superhuman; they were farmers, tribal workers, and middle-class sisters who faced adversity with quiet grit. This authenticity created a powerful connection with the audience. Viewers did not just admire her characters; they empathized with them.