Rakshit Shetty is an Indian actor, producer, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He predominantly appears in the Kannada film industry. He made his film debut with Nam Areal Ondina. Rakshit Shetty’s work in Avane Srimannarayana and 777 Charlie received critical acclaim. In 2023, he produced and featured in the Sapta Sagaradaache Ello movie.
Biography
| Name | Rakshit Shetty |
| Real Name | Rakshit Shetty |
| Nickname | Rakshit |
| Profession | Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Director |
| Date of Birth | 6 June 1983 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 40 |
| Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
| Father | Paramesh Shetty |
| Mother | Chandrashekar Shetty |
| Brother | Rishab Shetty |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rashmika Mandanna (Ex-Fiance) (2017 – 2018) |
| Wife | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Electronics and Communications Engineering Graduate |
| School | Yet to be updated |
| College | N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Reading, Writing, Driving, Working Out |
| Birth Place | Udupi, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Udupi, Karnataka, India |
| Current City | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Interesting Facts
- Before he enter the film industry he worked in a software company Symphony for two years.
- Rakshit Shetty and Rashmika Mandanna got engaged on July 2017, in a private ceremony in her hometown Virajpet. But due to some reasons, they broke off their engagement in 2018.
- The couple started dating during the Kirik Party movie shoot. They dated for over a year before they took their relationship to the next level.
- Rakshit Shetty has more than 1.2M followers on Instagram (as of August 2023).
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nam Areal Ond Dina | Aravind | |
| 2012 | Tuglak | Raaghu | |
| 2013 | Simple Agi Ondh Love Story | Kushal | |
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Richard Anthony (Richie) | |
| 2014 | Bahuparak | Richie | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Vaastu Prakaara | Kubera | |
| 2015 | Jaathre | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Ricky | Ricky | |
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Shiva | |
| 2016 | Jigarthanda | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Kirik Party | Karna | |
| 2019 | Padde Huli | Karna | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Avane Srimannarayana | Inspector Narayana | |
| 2022 | 777 Charlie | Dharmaraj Dattana (Dharma) | |
| 2023 | Vasantha Kokila | Kannada Version, Guest Appearance | |
| 2023 | Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side A | Manu | Post-Production |
| 2023 | Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side B | Manu | Post-Production |
| 2023 | Richard Anthony | Richard Anthony (Richie) | Filming |
Other Crew Positions
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Presenter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | Kirik Party | No | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | Humble Politician Nograj | No | No | No | No | |
| 2018 | Katheyondu Shuruvagide | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2019 | Avane Srimannarayana | No | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2020 | Bheemasena Nalamaharaja | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2021 | Ramarjuna | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2021 | Garuda Gamana Vrishbha Vahana | No | No | No | Yes | |
| 2022 | Sakutumba Sametha | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2022 | 777 Charlie | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2022 | Gargi | No | No | No | Yes | |
| TBA | Sapta Sagaradaache Ello | No | Yes | No | No | Post-production |
| TBA | Ekam | No | Yes | No | No | Post-production |
| TBA | Abracadabra | No | Yes | No | No | Post-production |
| TBA | Strawberry | No | Yes | No | No | Post-production |
| TBA | Richard Anthony | Yes | No | Yes | No | Pre-production |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Won |
| 2015 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2015 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Lyricist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | 2014 Karnataka State Film Awards | Director’s First Time Best Film | Won |
| 2015 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Filmmaker Kannada | Won |
| 2017 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | KAFTA Awards | Best Lyrics | Won |
| 2017 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | IIFA Utsavam | Performance In A Supporting Role – Male | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | IIFA Utsavam | Best Film | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | IIFA Utsavam | Performance In A Leading Role – Male | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | IIFA Utsavam | Best Lyrics | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | IIFA Utsavam | Best Story | Nominated |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 2016 Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Family Entertainer | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Lyricist | Nominated |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Critics Award for Best Actor – South | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 6th SIIMA Awards | Best Film | Won |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 6th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | Kirik Party | 6th SIIMA Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | Avane Srimannarayana | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Film | Nominated |
| 2021 | Avane Srimannarayana | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2021 | Avane Srimannarayana | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Critic’s choice Best Actor | Won |
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FAQ
Who Owns The Paramwah Studios?
Rakshit Shetty, Subhash Chand Khandelwal, and Gopal Sharma own the Paramvah Studios.
What is the Net Worth of Rakshit Shetty?
Rakshit Shetty’s net worth is estimated at around 1 crore rupees.
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