Rakshit Shetty Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, Career, Awards, Controversy

Rakshit Shetty is an Indian actor, filmmaker, writer, and producer primarily associated with Kannada cinema.

He rose to prominence with his evocative performance in Ulidavaru Kandanthe, and he earned widespread acclaim in the comedic romantic Kirik Party, which he also produced under his banner.

Rakshit helms the production house Paramvah Studios, which has become a platform for fresh storytelling and new talent.

Profile

• Full name: Rakshit Shetty
• Nickname: Simple Star
• Date of birth: 6 June 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Udupi, Karnataka, India
• State of origin: Karnataka
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor, Filmmaker, Producer, Writer
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Shridhar Shetty; Mother – Ranjini (or Rangamma) Shetty
• Siblings: Brother – Ranjit Shetty; Sister – Rashmith (or Rashmi) Shetty
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Unmarried
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Tulu-speaking Bunt community
• Net worth: $12–14 million

Early Life and education

Rakshit Shetty is now 42 years old. He was born on 6 June 1983 in Udupi, Karnataka, into a Tulu-speaking Bunt family.

His father, Shridhar Shetty, worked as a civil contractor, and his mother is Ranjini (also known as Rangamma) Shetty. He has a brother, Ranjit Shetty, and a sister, Rashmith (Rashmi) Shetty.

He completed his schooling in his hometown and participated in Pili Nalike folk dance performances typical of Tulu Nadu, later reflecting that experience in his directorial debut.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte (part of Nitte University), and worked briefly as a software professional before pursuing acting and theatre.

Personal Life

Rakshit Shetty remains unmarried and has no publicly known spouse or children.

He was in a relationship with actress Rashmika Mandanna during the making of Kirik Party; the couple got engaged in a private ceremony in Virajpet on 3 July 2017, but mutually called off the engagement in September 2018, citing compatibility issues.

Despite the breakup, they continue to maintain a respectful relationship, exchanging greetings on birthdays and film release occasions.

Career

Rakshit made his screen debut in Namm Areal Ond Dina (2010), playing a parallel lead.

His breakthrough came with Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014), a film he also directed, and that established his unconventional storytelling style.

He cemented his acting and production credentials with Kirik Party (2016), a huge commercial success produced under his banner, Paramvah Studios (founded in 2015).

He continued to star in and innovate his roles, delivering hits such as Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015), Avane Srimannarayana (2019), 777 Charlie (2022), and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023) — the last of which earned him Best Actor accolades.

He has also produced films like Bachelor Party (2024) under Paramvah Studios.

Awards

• Two Filmfare Awards South — Best Director (Ulidavaru Kandanthe, 2015) and Best Actor Critics (Kirik Party, 2017) and Best Actor (Kannada) for Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023)
• Two Karnataka State Film Awards
• Five SIIMA Awards.

Net worth

Rakshit Shetty’s net worth is estimated between $12 million and $14 million.

His wealth primarily stems from acting, film direction, production, brand endorsements, and real estate and car investments, including luxury vehicles like an Audi Q7 and property holdings in Bangalore and Udupi.

Controversy

In 2017, a copyright case was filed by Lahari Recording Company alleging unauthorized use of a song from the film Shanthi Kranthi in Kirik Party.

A court issued a non-bailable warrant when Rakshit and composer Ajaneesh Loknath failed to appear at hearings, but Rakshit later clarified on social media that he had won the case and reclaimed a court-deposited security sum of ₹10 lakhs.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rakshitshetty
• Facebook: The Rakshit Shetty
• Twitter: @rakshitshetty

Filmography

• Namm Areal Ond Dina (2010)
• Tuglak (2012)
• Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014)
• Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015)
• Kirik Party (2016)
• Avane Srimannarayana (2019)
• 777 Charlie (2022)
• Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023)
• Bachelor Party (2024, as producer)