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Rakshit Shetty

Actor and Producer

Udupi, Karnataka, India

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Education:

Mukunda Kripa School, MGM College, N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte

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Rakshit Shetty is an acclaimed Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer primarily working in Kannada cinema. After completing his Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and working as a software professional for two years, Shetty pursued his passion for acting and theatre. He made his acting debut in 2010 with 'Nam Areal Ond Dina', but gained widespread recognition with the romantic comedy 'Simple Agi Ondh Love Story' (2013), earning him the moniker 'Simple Star'. He marked his directorial and screenwriting debut with the neo-noir film 'Ulidavaru Kandanthe' (2014), which garnered critical acclaim and a cult following, also pioneering sync sound technology in Kannada cinema. As a producer, he found immense success with 'Kirik Party' (2016), which became a blockbuster. Shetty's career saw further highs with his performances in 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu' (2016), 'Avane Srimannarayana' (2019), and '777 Charlie' (2022), the latter becoming his highest-grossing film and earning a National Film Award. He founded 'Paramvah Studios' for production and distribution and co-founded 'Pinaka Studios' for VFX. Known for his unique storytelling and contribution to new-age Kannada cinema, Rakshit Shetty has established himself as a versatile and influential figure in the industry, continuing to deliver impactful performances as seen in 'Sapta Saagaradaache Ello' (2023).

Personal Attributes

Heights 178.0 cms

Skin Tone Wheatish

Hair Curly

Eyes Black

Body Slim

Reward & Recognition

KA

KAFTA Award

Received on January 2017

IU

IIFA Utsavam Award

Received on January 2017

KS

Karnataka State Film Award

Received on January 2017

OA

OTTPlay Award

Received on January 2023

FA

Filmfare Award South

Received on

SI

South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA)

Received on

NF

National Film Award

Received on January 2023

BG

Behindwoods Gold Medal

Received on January 2015

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released

Nam Areal Ond Dina

movie - released

Aravind

Release Date: 23 July 2010

released

Tuglak

movie - released

Raaghu

Release Date: 12 February 2012

released

Simple Agi Ondh Love Story

movie - released

Kushal

Release Date: 08 March 2013

released

Ulidavaru Kandanthe

movie - released

Richard 'Richie' Anthony

Release Date: 28 March 2014

upcoming

BA

Bahuparak

demo_project - upcoming

Himself (Cameo)

upcoming

VP

Vaastu Prakaara

demo_project - upcoming

Jaggesh's younger brother

upcoming

JA

Jaathre

demo_project - upcoming

Himself (Cameo)

upcoming

RI

Ricky

demo_project - upcoming

Ricky

upcoming

GB

Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu

demo_project - upcoming

Shiva

upcoming

KP

Kirik Party

demo_project - upcoming

Karna

upcoming

PV

Pushpaka Vimana

demo_project - upcoming

Special Appearance (Himself)

upcoming

AS

Avane Srimannarayana

demo_project - upcoming

Inspector Narayana

upcoming

TN

Thurthu Nirgamana

demo_project - upcoming

God (Cameo)

released

Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A

movie - released

Manu

Release Date: 01 September 2023

released

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B

movie - released

Manu

Release Date: 17 November 2023

released

777 Charlie

movie - released

Dharma

Release Date: 10 June 2022

upcoming

BA

Bahuparak

demo_project - upcoming

Himself (Cameo)

upcoming

VP

Vaastu Prakaara

demo_project - upcoming

Jaggesh's younger brother

upcoming

JA

Jaathre

demo_project - upcoming

Himself (Cameo)

upcoming

RI

Ricky

demo_project - upcoming

Ricky

upcoming

GB

Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu

demo_project - upcoming

Shiva

upcoming

KP

Kirik Party

demo_project - upcoming

Karna

upcoming

PV

Pushpaka Vimana

demo_project - upcoming

Special Appearance (Himself)

upcoming

AS

Avane Srimannarayana

demo_project - upcoming

Inspector Narayana

upcoming

TN

Thurthu Nirgamana

demo_project - upcoming

God (Cameo)

released

Nam Areal Ond Dina

movie - released

Aravind

Release Date: 23 July 2010

released

Tuglak

movie - released

Raaghu

Release Date: 12 February 2012

released

Simple Agi Ondh Love Story

movie - released

Kushal

Release Date: 08 March 2013

released

Ulidavaru Kandanthe

movie - released

Richard 'Richie' Anthony

Release Date: 28 March 2014

released

Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A

movie - released

Manu

Release Date: 01 September 2023

released

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B

movie - released

Manu

Release Date: 17 November 2023

released

777 Charlie

movie - released

Dharma

Release Date: 10 June 2022

Education

  • MK

    School: General

    2025 -

    Mukunda Kripa School

  • MC

    School: General

    2025 -

    MGM College

  • NI

    School: Electronics and Communications

    2025 -

    N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte

  • MK

    School: General

    2025 -

    Mukunda Kripa School

  • MC

    School: General

    2025 -

    MGM College

  • NI

    School: Electronics and Communications

    2025 -

    N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte

Skills

    His Unique Filmmaking Style

  • HU

    Technical

    • Pioneering New Age Kannada Cinema

  • PN

    Technical

    • Being Known As 'Simple Star'

  • BK

    Technical

    • His Production House, Paramvah Studios

  • HP

    Technical

    • His Acting In Films Like 'Ulidavaru Kandanthe', 'Kirik Party', 'Avane Srimannarayana', And '777 Charlie'

  • HA

    Technical

    • Depicting Regional Authenticity In His Films

  • DR

    Technical

    His Unique Filmmaking Style

  • HU

    Technical

    • Pioneering New Age Kannada Cinema

  • PN

    Technical

    • Being Known As 'Simple Star'

  • BK

    Technical

    • His Production House, Paramvah Studios

  • HP

    Technical

    • His Acting In Films Like 'Ulidavaru Kandanthe', 'Kirik Party', 'Avane Srimannarayana', And '777 Charlie'

  • HA

    Technical

    • Depicting Regional Authenticity In His Films

  • DR

    Technical

Languages

Kannada

Speak: Native,

Read: Native,

Write: Native