Deepa Jagadeesh

Actress

Summary

Deepa Jagadeesh, who now goes by the professional name Rithvi Jagadeesh, is an Indian actress associated primarily with Kannada television and cinema. Born on December 7, 1996, she has built her career through a mix of television serials, films and other screen projects. She began her acting journey in Kannada television, becoming associated with several popular serials including Mahasathi, Kavyanjali and Ananda Raga.

After establishing herself on television, Deepa expanded her work into films and other regional projects. She appeared in the Kannada film Critical Keertanegalu (2022) and was also associated with the Telugu serial Malli Nindu Jabili. Her television experience helped her develop a broad range of roles across family dramas and other genres.

In 2025, she adopted the professional name Rithvi Jagadeesh, describing the change as the beginning of a new chapter in her career. She explained that while Deepa was the name audiences had known her by as a television actor, she wanted a fresh identity as she moved toward more significant film roles.

Rithvi subsequently appeared in the Kannada film Kona, alongside actors including Komal Kumar, Tanisha Kuppanda and Raghu Ramanakoppa. The film combines elements of horror, folklore, drama and humour, with Rithvi among its supporting cast. Her transition from television to cinema represents an expanding phase of her career as she continues to take on new acting opportunities in Kannada entertainment.