Rakshit Shetty
Rakshit Shetty – Life, Career, and Influence
Introduction
Rakshit Shetty is an Indian actor, filmmaker, producer, and writer who predominantly works in Kannada cinema.
Early Life & Education
-
He was born on 6 June 1983 in Udupi, Karnataka, India.
-
He hails from a Tulu-speaking Bunt family.
-
For schooling, he attended institutions in his hometown (Udupi) and was involved in Pili Nalike (a folk dance of Tulu Nadu) during his youth.
-
He pursued a degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering at N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte (Karkala).
-
After graduation, he worked for about two years as a software professional before transitioning full time into cinema.
Career & Achievements
Debut and Breakthrough
-
Rakshit’s acting debut was in the film Nam Areal Ond Dina (2010).
-
He got wider recognition with Simple Agi Ondh Love Story (2013), a romantic-comedy that became a commercial success.
-
In 2014, he directed and starred in Ulidavaru Kandanthe, which achieved cult status among Kannada audiences.
-
He has appeared in and led films including Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015), Kirik Party (2016), Avane Srimannarayana (2019), 777 Charlie (2022), and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023).
-
777 Charlie is one of the highest grossing films of his career.
Awards & Honors
-
Rakshit Shetty has won Filmfare Awards South, Karnataka State Film Awards, SIIMA Awards, and a National Film Award.
-
In 2023, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada for Sapta Saagaradaache Ello.
Personal Life
-
Rakshit began dating actress Rashmika Mandanna during the shooting of Kirik Party.
-
The two got engaged on 3 July 2017 in Virajpet but later mutually ended their engagement in September 2018 citing compatibility issues.
-
They are reported to maintain a friendly relationship post-breakup.
Cite this Page: Rakshit Shetty – Profile & Biography (based on sources including Wikipedia and industry sites)