Actor
Krithi Shetty
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana
Origin
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
2019 – Present
Krithi Shetty Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Krithi Shetty
- Nickname / Screen Name: Advaitha (earlier), Krithi Shetty (current)
- Date of Birth: 21 September 2003
- Age: 22 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown / Roots: Mangalore, Karnataka
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Religion: Hindu
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Years Active: 2019 – Present
- Industry: Primarily Telugu cinema (also works in Tamil & Hindi)
Physical Statistics
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (approx.)
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family Background
- Father: Krishna Shetty (Businessman)
- Mother: Neela Shetty (Fashion Designer)
- Siblings: Single child
Education
- Did her schooling in Mumbai and Bengaluru
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology through distance learning while continuing her acting career
- Trained in theatre and acting from a young age
- Started modelling and doing commercials during her teens
Career Highlight
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Uppena | Telugu | Sangeetha “Bebamma” | Blockbuster debut, huge popularity |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy | Telugu | Keerthi | Opposite Nani |
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Telugu | Naga Lakshmi | Commercial hit |
| 2022 | The Warrior | Telugu/Tamil | Mahalakshmi | First bilingual film |
| 2022 | Macherla Niyojakavargam | Telugu | Swathi | Action entertainer |
| 2023 | Custody | Telugu/Tamil | Revathi | Opposite Naga Chaitanya |
| 2023 | Ajayante Randam Moshanam | Malayalam | Lead role | Malayalam debut |
| 2024 | Genie | Tamil | Lead role | Paired with Jayam Ravi |
| 2024 | Manamey | Telugu | Cameo appearance | Comedy-drama |
Krithi Shetty – Recent Activity
- Starred in the 2024 Telugu film Manamey (appeared in a cameo/important role).
- Acted in the Malayalam movie Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM), marking her Malayalam debut.
Preparing for upcoming Tamil releases:
- Vaa Vaathiyaar
- Love Insurance Company
- Continues to appear in brand shoots and public events across South India.
- Has been in the news for speaking about online trolling and its impact on mental health, advocating for kindness on social media.
- Actively balancing her acting career with her ongoing education.
- Participating in promotional activities and script readings for upcoming multilingual projects.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut – South | Uppena | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Uppena | Nominated |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Uppena | Won |
About Krithi Shetty
Krithi Shetty is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films, gaining fame with her debut movie Uppena.
She was born on 21 September 2003.
She is 22 years old (as of 2025).
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Her debut as a lead actress was Uppena (2021).
She works mainly in Telugu cinema, with projects in Tamil and Malayalam.
Her upcoming Tamil films include Vaa Vaathiyaar and Love Insurance Kompany.
Yes, she has won multiple Best Debut awards for Uppena.
She appeared in Manamey (2024), acted in the Malayalam film ARM, and has been vocal about mental health and online trolling.
Yes, she is pursuing higher studies alongside her acting career.