Shruti Haasan birthday special: 7 must-watch films and where to stream them on OTT

As the multifaceted Shruti Haasan celebrates her 40th birthday today, January 28, 2026, we are revisiting the impressive filmography of the star kid who goes on to balance acting and music. From her debut in the late 2000s to her recent dominance in the Rs. 1,000-crore club with 'Salaar,' Haasan has carved a niche for herself across the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industries. To mark this milestone, we have curated a list of her most impactful performances that showcase her range, from high-octane action to soul-stirring romance, along with their current streaming availability. Here's a curated watchlist celebrating Shruti Haasan’s screen range across Hindi and Telugu cinema, from breezy romance and broad comedy to vigilante action and high-voltage spectacle. These picks spotlight her memorable roles alongside major stars, spanning from small-town love and mistaken-identity mayhem to corruption crackdowns and sprawling power struggles.Directed by Krish in 2015, this Hindi vigilante thriller stars Akshay Kumar as Aditya, a professor who turns into a masked crusader to punish corrupt officials. Shruti Haasan appears as Dr Shruti, while Kareena Kapoor features in a special role. The story uses staged kidnappings to expose corruption and ignite public outrage. The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.