| Real Name | Shruthi Ramakrishna |
| Nickname | Sonu |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5.5 ft |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Date of Birth | 23 March 1990 |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| School / College | Carmel High School, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore Graduate |
| Parents | Father - Ramakrishnan Sister - Neha Gowda |
| Spouse | Manoj Gowda |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Net Worth | 3 - 5 Crores |
Sonu Gowda, born Shruthi Ramakrishna on 23 March 1990 in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a prominent Indian actress who works mainly in Kannada cinema, with appearances in Tamil and Malayalam films as well. She made her acting debut in Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008) alongside Srinagara Kitty, which marked the beginning of her film career. Over the years, she has acted in notable films such as Paramesha Panwala, Gulama, and Gultoo (2018), where her performance earned her nominations for Best Actress awards. Sonu has also been credited under her birth name Shruthi Ramakrishna in Tamil and Malayalam films, showcasing her versatility across different South Indian film industries.
Coming from a family connected to the film industry, Sonu is the daughter of Ramakrishna, a make-up artist in Kannada cinema, and her sister Neha Gowda is a television actress. She studied at Carmel High School in Bangalore and later pursued her passion for acting. Married to Manoj Gowda, she balances her personal and professional life while continuing to make her mark in cinema. Her talent has been recognized with awards such as the Chandanavana Film Critics Award for I Love You (2019), and she remains a respected figure in Kannada cinema for her dedication and impactful performances.