Kirthi Shetty is an able Indian actress who debuted in the Telugu film industry with a blockbuster in 2020, namely, “Uppena.” The commendable performance she gave in the romantic drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, became quite popular, making her shine as a promising actress. In her young age, with her natural acting ability and dedication towards the craft, she left the audience spellbound.

Personal Details

Birth Name: Advaitha
Nickname: Krithi Shetty
Date of Birth: September 21, 2003
Age: 21 Years (as of 2024)
Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Hometown: Karnataka, India
Nationality: Indian
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Religion: Hinduism
Marital Status: Unmarried

Early Life & Education

Krithi was born in Mumbai and grew up in Karnataka. After schooling in her hometown, she joined an Open University in Bengaluru, where she is now pursuing her degree in psychology.

From childhood, she wanted to act and model. She had a passion for acting, so she was actively involved in theater and drama, which later encouraged her to join Samasthi Sunday School of Drama, where she received formal training in acting.

Family Background

Krithi Shetty hails from a supportive and caring family:

Father: Krishna Shetty (Businessman)
Mother: Neethi Shetty (Fashion Designer)

Being the sole child of the couple, she developed a very close bonding with her family, especially with her mother, who is a pillar of support for her.

Career Highlights

Early Career Modeling

Before entering the film line, Krithi worked as a model and featured in several popular television advertisements like:

Fashion Unlimited
Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk
Parle-G
Clean & Clear
Idea Mobile

Her commercials caught the eye of Uppena director Buchi Babu Sana, who felt she would fit the lead opposite Vaisshnav Tej.

Movie Career

Krithi made her debut with the movie Uppena in 2020 opposite Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Vijay Sethupathi. Her performance received much acclaim, and the film was a commercial hit that rendered her an overnight star.

Thereafter, following her incredible debut, she received a myriad of offers from the Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada film industries and paid heed to several of them.

Theater & Early Acting Experience

During her theater days, Krithi played a lead role in Sadarame, which was performed across Karnataka. She also appeared in the Kannada film Sarigama, directed by Suni Kumar Desai.

She later ventured into the Tamil film industry, where she starred in Sagakkal and Azhagrasamiyin Kuthirai in 2011. Initially, she used the screen name Advaitha, but in 2013, she changed it back to Krithi Shetty, which is her real name.

Physical Appearance

Heightwise, she is 5’6″, that is, 1.67 m.
Her weight is 55, whereas 121 pounds.
The color of the eyes is black, and so is the hair.
Health-conscious Krithi follows a fitness regime and has a penchant for Indian traditional wear. She has no tattoos.

Favorites & Hobbies

Favorite Actors: Prabhas, Allu Arjun; Favorite Actress: Tamannaah, Kajal Agarwal; Favorite Colors: Blue, Pink, and Green; Hobbies: Traveling, Acting, and Dancing; Krishna is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She loves traveling, attending photoshoots, and practicing her acting in her free time.

Net Worth & Income Sources

Krithi Shetty’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million (as of 2021).

Her major income sources:

Acting in movies
Brand endorsements
Modeling

With some more projects coming along, she will soon become a much richer lady.

Lesser-Known Facts About Krithi Shetty

She adores pets and often shares pictures of animals on her social media.
Director Jai Theertha was impressed with her theater performances and encouraged her to take formal acting training.
She initially performed under the screen name Advaitha before reverting to Krithi Shetty.
She made her Telugu debut in Uppena, alongside Vaisshnav Tej, Sai Dharam Tej’s younger brother.
Uppena received positive reviews, making her one of the most sought-after actresses in the Telugu film industry.

Social Media Presence

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