Deepa Katte

Actress

Summary

Deepa Katte (born October 30) is an Indian actress and theatre artist who primarily works in the Kannada television and film industry. Originally hailing from Shivamogga, Karnataka, she is the only daughter of her parents, Vadya Raj and Surabhi. Remarkably, she balances a dual career—she is an engineering graduate and actively works as an IT software engineer while simultaneously pursuing her passion for acting.

Deepa began her journey in the performing arts through theatre, appearing in various stage plays before transitioning to the screen. She made her early television appearances in Kannada daily soaps such as Jeeva Hoovagide and Mithuna Raashi. However, her major breakthrough came with the popular Zee Kannada series Shreerastu Shubhamastu (2022), where she played the role of Sandhya. Her convincing portrayal of a greedy and selfish character earned her massive recognition, with audiences famously expressing their anger at her character—a testament to her natural acting abilities.

In addition to television, Deepa has steadily built a presence on the silver screen. She appeared as Smitha in the critically acclaimed 2020 romantic drama film Dia and featured in the movie Tiramisu the same year. Her expanding portfolio also includes the 2025 movie Adi Lakshmi Purana. As of 2026, she continues her television career by starring in the Kannada drama series O Manase.

On the personal front, Deepa married Rakshith Yadapadithaya, a fellow software engineer, in a ceremony held in Ujire. Their relationship is a love-cum-arranged marriage; the two met in college, secured placements in the same IT firm, and worked together for five years before tying the knot. Known for her strong family values, she has spoken openly about her commitment to taking care of her parents while seamlessly managing her demanding IT job and shooting schedules.