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Rakshit Shetty

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Rakshit Shetty

Rakshit Shetty (born 6 June 1983) is an Indian actor and filmmaker working predominantly in Kannada cinema. He is the recipient of a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, two Karnataka State Film Awards and five SIIMA Awards. His debut film is Namm Areal Ond Dina (2010) but his breakthrough role was in Simple Agi Ondh Love Story. Shetty is regarded as "Simple Star" for his filmmaking style. He owns the production and distribution company named Paramvah Studios. He established himself as a leading hero in Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015), Kirik Party (2016), Avane Srimannarayana (2019), 777 Charlie (2022), and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023), with 777 Charlie becoming the highest-grossing film of his career.

Infobox

Born
Rakshit Shetty (1983-06-06) 6 June 1983 (age 42)Udupi, Karnataka, India
Nationality
Indian
Alma mater
NMAM Institute of Technology
Occupations
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Years active
2010–present
Organization
Paramvah Studios
Website
paramvah.com

Tables

Key · Filmography
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › As actor
2010
Nam Areal Ond Dina
Role(s)
Aravind
2012
Tuglak
Role(s)
Raaghu
2013
Simple Agi Ondh Love Story
Role(s)
Kushal
2014
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Role(s)
Richard "Richie" Anthony
Bahuparak
Role(s)
Richie
Notes
Cameo
2015
Vaastu Prakaara
Role(s)
Kubera
Jaathre
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Guest appearance
2016
Ricky
Role(s)
Radhakrishna "Ricky"
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
Role(s)
Shiva
Jigarthanda
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Guest appearance
Kirik Party
Role(s)
Karna
2019
Padde Huli
Role(s)
Karna
Notes
Cameo
Avane Srimannarayana
Role(s)
Inspector Narayana/Vasudev
2022
777 Charlie
Role(s)
Dharmaraj "Dharma" Dattana
2023
Vasantha Kokila
Role(s)
Bharath
Notes
Cameo
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side A
Role(s)
Manu
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side B
Year
Title
Role
Notes
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2010
Nam Areal Ond Dina
Aravind
2012
Tuglak
Raaghu
2013
Simple Agi Ondh Love Story
Kushal
2014
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Richard "Richie" Anthony
Bahuparak
Richie
Cameo
2015
Vaastu Prakaara
Kubera
Jaathre
Himself
Guest appearance
2016
Ricky
Radhakrishna "Ricky"
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
Shiva
Jigarthanda
Himself
Guest appearance
Kirik Party
Karna
2019
Padde Huli
Karna
Cameo
Avane Srimannarayana
Inspector Narayana/Vasudev
2022
777 Charlie
Dharmaraj "Dharma" Dattana
2023
Vasantha Kokila
Bharath
Cameo
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side A
Manu
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side B
· Filmography › As director
2014
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Role(s)
also lyricist
Year
Title
Notes
2014
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
also lyricist
· Filmography › As producer and writer
2016
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
Role(s)
No
Notes
Lyrics
Kirik Party
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2018
Humble Politician Nograj
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Katheyondu Shuruvagide
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2019
Avane Srimannarayana
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2020
Bheemasena Nalamaharaja
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2021
Ramarjuna
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Garuda Gamana Vrishbha Vahana
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
No
2022
Sakutumba Sametha
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
777 Charlie
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Gargi
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
No
2023
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
No
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side A
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side B
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Lyrics
2024
Bachelor Party
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Ekam
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
No
Year
Title
Producer
Writer
Notes
2016
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
No
Lyrics
Kirik Party
Yes
Yes
also lyricist
2018
Humble Politician Nograj
Yes
No
Katheyondu Shuruvagide
Yes
No
2019
Avane Srimannarayana
Yes
Yes
2020
Bheemasena Nalamaharaja
Yes
No
2021
Ramarjuna
Yes
No
Garuda Gamana Vrishbha Vahana
Presenter
No
2022
Sakutumba Sametha
Yes
No
777 Charlie
Yes
No
Gargi
Presenter
No
2023
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Presenter
No
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side A
Yes
No
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side B
Yes
Lyrics
2024
Bachelor Party
Yes
No
Ekam
Presenter
No
Television series

References

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    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Read-about-Rakshit-Shettys-book-of-dreams/articleshow/46026641.cms
  2. thefederal.com
    https://thefederal.com/entertainment/stars-jump-borders-for-south-blitz/
  3. Hindustan Times
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  4. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/bunts-premiere-league-cricket-tourney-from-may-24/articleshow/69435053.cms
  5. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rakshit-shetty-pruthvi-ambaar-and-others-pursue-tulus-inclusion-in-the-eighth-schedule/articleshow/83504846.cms
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  7. The Hindu
    https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/drawing-from-real-life-narrations/article22795678.ece
  8. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know-/Rakshit-Shetty-is-a-BE-graduate/articleshow/34781302.cms
  9. "Talking Cinema with Rakshit Shetty"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141229005200/http://themanipaljournal.com/2014/08/26/talking-cinema-with-rakshit-shetty/
  10. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/this-day-that-year-nam-areali-ondina-was-released-in-2010-introducing-meghana-gaonkar-to-sandalwood-actress-reminisces-the-days/articleshow/77123503.cms
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    https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/10-years-of-simple-agi-ondh-love-story/
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    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rakshit-shetty-completes-10-years-in-sandalwood-fellow-celebrities-wish-the-actor-on-the-occasion/articleshow/77129699.cms
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    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/presenting-the-bangalore-times-30-most-desirable-men/articleshow/67993770.cms
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  32. "When Rakshit Shetty Was Almost Arrested After City Court Issued A 'Non-Bailable' Warrant Against Him Over Kirik Party's 'Copyright Violation' Controversy"
    https://www.koimoi.com/south-indian-cinema/when-rakshit-shetty-was-almost-arrested-after-city-court-issued-a-non-bailable-warrant-against-him-over-kirik-partys-copyright-violation-controversy/
  33. "Delhi High Court orders Rakshit Shetty and his Paramvah Studios to pay Rs 20 lakh in copyright dispute"
    https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/delhi-high-court-orders-rakshit-shetty-and-his-paramvah-studios-to-pay-rs-20-lakh-in-copyright-dispute-1340309
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