Shruthy Menon is returning to the world of Undekhi with a pivotal role in Undekhi: The Final Battle (Season 4), the latest chapter in the crime-thriller series on SonyLIV.
The actor reprises her role as Deepika, a character introduced in the show’s third season. As the story moves towards its final confrontation, Deepika’s presence adds another layer to the series’ network of power, loyalty and conflict.
Produced by Applause Entertainment and Edgestorm Ventures, the fourth season brings the long-running storyline towards its conclusion, with director Ashish R Shukla once again steering the narrative.
Shruthy Menon’s Deepika enters a decisive phase
Deepika is presented as a controlled and formidable character who operates within complicated circles of influence. Rather than relying solely on overt confrontation, the character’s strength comes from her composure, calculation and ability to navigate situations where loyalties can shift quickly.
For Shruthy, returning to the character offered an opportunity to explore another stage of Deepika’s evolution.
“I feel incredibly grateful to have landed this role, playing Deepika has been an amazing journey. Her story carries a strong character arc, and that evolution was especially exciting for me as an actor. It’s been fascinating to explore someone so powerful and complex,” Shruthy said.
The actor also credited director Ashish R Shukla for helping shape the performance.
“Working with Ashish Shukla has been equally rewarding, he is one of the brightest minds I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with. His understanding of the script is deeply ingrained, and the way he explains a scene, even through a brief demonstration, is truly mesmerizing,” she added.
Working with Ashish R Shukla
For Shruthy, the experience of working on the final season extended beyond the character itself.
She described Shukla’s approach on set as calm and focused, particularly during demanding production situations.
“Beyond that, he remains calm and composed no matter the pressure on set, which is incredibly inspiring. It’s been a privilege to work with someone like him,” the actor said.
That director-actor collaboration becomes particularly significant in a character-driven thriller, where performances often depend on what remains unsaid as much as what is expressed openly.
Shruthy Menon remembers the bond behind the scenes
While the series deals with conflict and suspense on screen, Shruthy’s memories of the production are strongly connected to the relationships formed away from the camera.
Joining an established cast and crew can be challenging, but the actor said she was quickly made to feel part of the group.
“One of the most special aspects of working on Undekhi has been the bond we all shared. Coming into an already close-knit team can be intimidating, but everyone was incredibly warm and welcoming, it never felt like I was new,” she recalled.
The Manali schedule was particularly memorable for the actor, who said the cast spent time together outside filming and developed friendships during the shoot.
“All of us actors grew really close, spending time together even outside of shoots, especially during our schedule in Manali. We would hang out often, just laughing and building genuine friendships,” Shruthy said.
She also recalled how the cast supported one another during screenings.
“Even during screenings, we’d cheer for each other like a family. That kind of bond and energy is very rare, and it made the entire experience truly unforgettable for me.”
A varied body of work
Shruthy Menon’s work has spanned different genres and platforms, giving her opportunities to take on characters with contrasting emotional and dramatic demands.
Her credits include Kismath, Ray and Shehar Lakhot, among other projects. Her performance in Kismath also earned recognition at the Filmfare Critics Awards, according to the supplied project information.
With Undekhi: The Final Battle, the actor gets another opportunity to explore a character whose development is tied closely to the show’s larger narrative.
As Deepika returns for the final chapter, Shruthy’s restrained approach to the role places the character within the tense world that has defined the series, while giving audiences another perspective on the conflicts driving the story towards its conclusion.
For the actor, however, the significance of Undekhi extends beyond the final season. It is also a project she remembers for the character journey, creative collaboration and friendships developed during production.
