Shruti Haasan Birthday Special: Her Most Loved Songs Across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi And English

As Shruti Haasan celebrates her birthday tomorrow, it’s worth pausing to reflect on a facet of her journey that often runs parallel to her film career, yet stands firmly on its own: her music. While many actors sing, few inhabit music with the instinctive authenticity that Shruti does. Long before rock and alternative aesthetics found mainstream acceptance, she was already gravitating towards punk influences, raw emotion and unfiltered expression. For Shruti, music has never been an add-on,it has always been a calling.

What truly sets her apart is not just her vocal ability, but her comfort across languages, genres and emotional registers. From English rock to Tamil melodies, Telugu anthems to Hindi film tracks, her discography mirrors her refusal to be boxed into a single identity.

One of her earliest independent English tracks, ‘Edge’, announced Shruti Haasan the musician in no uncertain terms. Stripped-down, intense and unapologetically raw, the song reflected her natural pull towards alternative music. It positioned her beyond the expectations attached to a star kid or a mainstream actor, establishing her as a serious voice in India’s independent music space.

In stark contrast, ‘Vinveli Nayaga’, a Tamil track from Thug Life, showcased a deeply personal side of Shruti’s artistry. Sung for a film starring her father, Kamal Haasan, the song has often been described as a heartfelt musical letter from daughter to father. Emotional and powerful, it remains one of her most moving vocal performances, resonating strongly with audiences across generations.

Her Bollywood debut as a singer came with ‘Aazma Luck’, the high-energy title track of Luck. The song highlighted her ease with mainstream cinema music and marked her arrival as a versatile performer who could seamlessly move between commercial soundscapes and personal expression.

Romance found a tender voice in ‘Kannazhaga Kaalazhaga’ from the film 3. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the song allowed Shruti to explore softness and emotional nuance. Her voice added soul to the melody, reaffirming her ability to adapt effortlessly,even while singing in Telugu,without losing her distinct tonal identity.

Her more recent work, ‘Globetrotter’, further cemented her reputation as a fearless performer. Sung in Telugu and composed by M.M. Keeravani, the track stood out for its high-energy beats and demanding vocals. Shruti’s electrifying live performance of the song at the Globetrotter event in Hyderabad earned widespread praise, making it a standout moment in her musical journey.

With ‘She Is a Hero’, released in both English and Hindi, Shruti leaned into empowerment and self-belief. The anthem felt deeply personal, closely aligned with her independent spirit. More than just a song, it functioned as a statement,positioning her voice as that of a storyteller with intent and conviction.

Then there’s ‘Monster Machine’, a gritty English rock track that channels her punk-inspired alter ego in full force. Bold, unapologetic and fierce, the song stands tall as one of the strongest statements in India’s alternative music landscape, reinforcing Shruti Haasan’s place as an artist who refuses to dilute her sound.

As she adds another year today, Shruti Haasan’s musical journey stands as a reminder that her voice,both literal and artistic,has always followed its own rhythm. Across regions, languages and genres, she continues to prove that for her, music isn’t a phase or a side project. It’s home.