International Women's Day: From Iraa Agarwal to Shruti Haasan, actresses who promote self defense skills

Women safety has been a biggest concern from many decades and acquiring self-defense skills is widely promoted. On this International Women’s Day, here's a look at actresses who stood inspirational with their martial art skills. (Photo - Instagram)

Iraa Agarwal of Rajamagal portrays the role of Thulasi in the show. Besides, Iraa is an International Boxing champion who represented India in the United International Games 2019 (under 48kgs light flyweight category). Iraa won Gold in this event held at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in November, 2019. (Photo - Instagram)

Ramya Subramanian aka VJ Ramya is a multifaceted talent who is an actor, host and weight lifter. She has won two gold medals in the District Deadlift and Benchpress Championship (weight lifting competition) in 2017. Ramya has learnt Silambam aka Silambattam, a traditional martial art form from Tamil Nadu, during the lockdown. She also swears by yoga to stay fit. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Sakshi Agarwal of Bigg Boss Tamil 3 fame is a fitness freak. She has started to learn Silambattam during the lockdown. Sakshi is in love with the traditional martial art form and likes to be an expert at it. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress-Hello Sago host Shruti Haasan is a multifaceted talent. She is training in boxing for the sake of a Hollywood-based TV series. (Photo - Instagram)

Sriranjani Sundaram, wife of actor Amit Bhargav, has learnt Kalaripayattu aka Kalari, a traditional martial art form in Kerala. She was trained by Master Shaji John in Chennai. Sriranjini believes that Kalari has helped her improve flexibility, stamina and increased her self-confidence. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Kannika Ravi is trained in Silambattam and sword fighting. She has flaunted her new skills on social media as well. Kannika is popular for her appearances in the shows Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri and Kalyana Veedu. (Photo - Instagram)

Ineya is an expert in the martial art form Kalaripayattu. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Gayathri Raja, otherwise known as Perazhagi Gayathri, is popular for her performance in the show Perazhagi. Gayathri has recently started training Kalari to equip herself with self-defence skills. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Madhumitha Moses aka Jangiri Madhumitha has been learning Silambattam since September, 2020. She has already showcased her skills a few months ago and inspired her fans. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Varalaxmi, daughter of renowned actor and politician Sarathkumar, hosted the show Unnai Arindhal. She is trained in Kung Fu which has indeed helped her perform in movies without body doubles. (Photo - Instagram)