Swetha began her career as a VJ in Udaya Music after completing her graduation in 2006. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film Nanda Loves Nanditha. Her character in the film was named Nanditha, which she later adopted as her screen name.[3] In 2012 her first Tamil film was Attakathi directed by Pa. Ranjith.[4] Her performances were appreciated.[5] She went on to star as an athlete in Ethir Neechal directed by Durai Senthilkumar.[6] She appeared in the comedy Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara as Chennai girl Kumutha with Vijay Sethupathi.