Shwetha’s path to stardom began early when she debuted at age 13 in the Malayalam film Anaswaram (1991) opposite superstar Mammootty. However, it was her success in the modeling world—winning and becoming the first Gladrags Female Supermodel —that catapulted her into the national spotlight.

By the mid-2000s, Shwetha returned to her roots in Kerala, trading "glamour-only" roles for substantial characters. This shift led to critical acclaim and two :

Gained notable attention for her dance performance in the song "Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai". Bandhan (1998): Played a significant role as Vaishali. Asoka (2001): Featured alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The Return to Malayalam Cinema

She won again for her role as Maya Krishnan in this modern romantic comedy.