Keerthi Venkatesh

Summary

Keerthi Venkatesh (born June 28, 2003) is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Kannada television and film industries. Born and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka, she initially gained attention by winning the Times Fresh Face title before stepping into the world of acting.

She made her television debut in 2021 with the Udaya TV serial Kanyaadaana, directed by Arun Hariharan, where she played the character Bhavana. Keerthi went on to gain significant popularity and critical appreciation for her role as Shrivalli in the serial Shravani Subramanya (2024), a character that evolved to have negative shades and won the hearts of the audience. Her television repertoire also includes her appearance in the serial Shanthi Nivasa (2024). Proving her versatility beyond acting, Keerthi participated in the popular reality television show Dance Karnataka Dance Season 8 (2024), where her dancing skills earned her the position of 1st runner-up.

Transitioning to the silver screen, Keerthi bagged her major cinematic opportunity as the lead actress in the Kannada feature film Yaala Kunni (2023), sharing the screen with veteran actor Komal Kumar. Her filmography is further expanding with her scheduled role in the 2026 project Rangi Taranga. In addition to television and movies, she has also been featured in short films and the 2021 Kannada music video "Kushiyu Kanamunde".