Kutty Radhika Biography: Age, Husband, Daughter, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Career

Radhika Kumaraswamy, popularly called Kitty Radhika, is an Indian actress and producer known for her work mainly in the Kannada film industry.

She first came to attention with her performances in notable early roles and later gained acclaim with her appearance in the Tamil film Iyarkai, which introduced her to a wider audience and led to opportunities in Tamil and Telugu cinema.

Over the years she moved on from acting into producing, building a multifaceted presence in South Indian cinema.

Profile

• Full name: Radhika Kumaraswamy (born Radhika Poojary)
• Nickname: Kitty Radhika
• Date of birth: 11 November 1986
• Age: 39 years old (as of 2025)
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
• State of origin: Karnataka
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress and film producer
• Height: 5 ft 7 in / 170 cm
• Weight: 56 kg
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: She was born to Devraj Poojary (father)
• Siblings: Younger brother named Raviraj
• Spouse: First married to Ratan Kumar (2000–2002; his death), later to H. D. Kumaraswamy (married secretly in 2006, publicly confirmed in 2010)
• Children: One daughter, Shamika Kumaraswamy, born to her and H. D. Kumaraswamy
• Relationship status: Married (to H. D. Kumaraswamy)
• Religion: Hindu
• Ethnicity: Indian (Kannada)
• Net worth: USD 15 million

Early Life and Education

Radhika Kumaraswamy (39 years old) was born on 11 November 1986 in Mangalore, Karnataka, to Devraj Poojary; her mother’s name has not been publicly disclosed.

She has a younger brother named Raviraj, who is known to work as an executive producer.

She entered the film industry at a young age—completing only up to the 9th class—when she starred in Neela Megha Shama in 2002.

Personal Life

Radhika Kumaraswamy first married Ratan Kumar in 2000 when she was very young; he passed away in 2002.

She later entered a secret marriage with politician H. D. Kumaraswamy in 2006, which she publicly confirmed in 2010.

The couple have a daughter named Shamika.

The marriage attracted public attention as it occurred while Kumaraswamy was still married to Anitha Kumaraswamy (his first wife) and had a son, Nikhil Gowda.

Career

Radhika Kumaraswamy began her acting career in Kannada cinema, debuting in Neela Megha Shama (2002) while still in the ninth grade; her first released film was Ninagagi (2002), which became a commercial hit.

She went on to deliver a critically acclaimed performance in Thayi Illada Tabbali (2003), winning the prestigious Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress.

In Tamil cinema, she gained notice with her debut in Iyarkai (2003), receiving positive reviews for her portrayal of Nancy.

She also starred in Tamil films such as Varnajalam (2004), Meesai Madhavan (2004), Sollattuma (2005), and the Telugu film Bhadradri Ramudu (2004).

By her mid-career, she had appeared in over 30 films across Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu industries.

As a producer, she founded the studio Shamika Enterprises and produced Lucky (2012) and Sweety Nanna Jodi (2013), both of which she acted in; Sweety Nanna Jodi marked her comeback to acting after a hiatus.

Awards

Radhika won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Thayi Illada Tabbali (2003).

Net worth

Radhika net worth is estimated to be approximately $15 million, accrued mostly through acting and producing.

Social Media

• Instagram: @radhikakumaraswamy

Filmography

• Neela Megha Shama (2002)
• Ninagagi (2002)
• Thavarige Baa Thangi (2002)
• Thayi Illada Tabbali (2003)
• Iyarkai (2003)
• Other Tamil films: Varnajalam (2004)
• Meesai Madhavan (2004)
• Sollattuma (2005)
• Telugu film: Bhadradri Ramudu (2004)