Krithi Shetty is among the most talented young actresses in South Indian cinema known for her natural presence in the frame, expressive performances, and cute personality. She has become well-known in the country after her first movie Uppena (2021) that was commercially successful and made her one of the rising stars of Telugu cinema. Ever since, Krithi Shetty has been starring in several Telugu and Tamil movies impressing viewers with her versatility and ability to perform different roles.
The girl was born in Mumbai into a Tulu-speaking family and grew up with the interest in acting. Being a model before making a debut on the screens of cinemas, she got noticed in her TV commercials and ads with her confident performance that encouraged filmmakers to work with her.
In this article by Great Indian Stories, you will get all the information about Krithi Shetty such as age, height, family, education, career, movies, boyfriend, net worth, awards, social media profiles, and much more.
Personal Information
Profile Image
Full Name
Krithi Krishna Shetty
Gender
Female
Popular As
For her debut in the Telugu movie ‘Uppena’ and thereafter Shyam Singha Roy, Custody, The Warriorr, and Bangarraaju.
Profession
Actress
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Ethnicity
Tulu-speaking Bunt ethnicity from Mangalore, Karnataka (South India)
Date of Birth
21 September 2003
Krithi Shetty Age
22 years old
Birthplace
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Current Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Languages Known
Tulu (native language), Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and English
Active Years
The active career started roughly from 2019 (commercial advertisements and theatre performances), and film debut made in 2021 with the movie ‘Uppena
Net Worth
₹25 crore (estimated)
Smoking
Not known publicly, never reported to smoke
Alcohol Consumption
Not known publicly, never reported to drink alcohol
Height, Weight, Physical Appearance & Stats
Physical Attribute
Measurement
Height
Krithi is 5’6 feet or 168 cm tall
Weight
Krithi is 55 Kg or 121 lbs in weight
Body Type
Slender / Graceful; said to have an elegant figure; referred to as having an hourglass figure
Body Measurement (if female)
34-28-32
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black / Dark Brown
Skin Tone
Medium / Typical South Indian skin complexion
Dressing Style
A combination of traditional Indian outfits (such as sarees, salwar kameez and glamorous dresses to attend various events) and modern Western-style clothes; often noted as preferring traditional clothing in private life
Appearance
Natural and expressive look; keeps herself slender and elegant by attending regular workouts in the gym and private trainings
Early Life Overview
Aspects
Details
Childhood
Krithi Shetty enjoyed a disciplined and encouraging childhood. From early on, she managed to combine academic pursuits with modeling engagements that formed the groundwork for her future career as an actress.
Birthplace
Mangaluru (Mangalore), Karnataka, India
Raised In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,
Early Interests
From early on, she showed interest in acting, dancing, modeling and participation in cultural activities. Moreover, she worked in TV commercials in her teens.
School Life
As a brilliant student, Krithi was always actively engaged in extracurricular activities and pursued her passion for modeling and advertisement.
Cultural Background
She is of Tulu-speaking Bunt community origin from Karnataka but brought up in Mumbai where she experienced the amalgam of south Indian culture along with metropolitan culture.
Parental Support
Both Krithi’s parents were very supportive of her education as well as artistic aspirations.
Education
Qualification
Institute
Year
School
Private School, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Not Publicly Disclosed
College
Bangalore University, Bengaluru
Not Publicly Disclosed
Degree
Graduate in Psychology
Not Publicly Disclosed
Family Details
Relation
Details
Father Name
Krishna Shetty, who is a businessman
Father Image
Mother Name
Neethi Shetty, who is a fashion designer
Mother Image
Sibling
Krithi is the only child of her parents
Children
None as she is unmarried
Extended Family
She hails from an esteemed Tulu-speaking Bunt family from Karnataka
Current Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin City
Mangaluru (Mangalore), Karnataka, India
Family Type
She comes from a nuclear family
Family Support
The Krithi family has played a vital role in her achievements by motivating her to take up modeling and acting and also completing her education.
Ethnicity and Religion
Ethnic Detail
Information
Ethnicity
Tuluva – she is a member of the Bunt community (traditional, landowning, martial community of coastal Karnataka)
Cultural Background
South Indian (Karnataka) culture, rich in Tulu traditions and Mumbai city culture; she was born in Mangalore, but she grew up in Mumbai since her early
Language
Tulu (native language), Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and English
Regional Identity
Strong identification with Mangalore (Karnataka) and growing up in Mumbai; she sees herself as a Tulu-speaking Bunt of Karnataka but is influenced culturally by Mumbai
Ancestry
Tulu-speaking Bunt ancestry from Mangalore, Karnataka; her family originates from coastal Karnataka and comes from rich Tulu traditions
Family Religion
Hinduism – she observes Hindu traditions and holidays; her family practices Hinduism
Caste
Bunt – a traditional, landowning, martial community of coastal Karnataka, which often considers itself the local upper caste/elite
Career Timeline Journey
Year
Milestone
2019
Began acting career with a minor appearance in Super 30
2021
First major breakthrough with a lead role in Telugu film Uppena as Sangeetha “Bebamma”
2021
Next big release with Shyam Singha Roy, which did well in terms of box office
2022
Premiered in Bangarraju, which was another successful box office venture
2022
Featured in The Warriorr, Macherla Niyojakavargam, and Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali
2023
Began her acting career in Tamil films
2024
Featured in Manamey, which became a commercial success
Career Highlights
Debut
Super 30 in 2019, then her lead debut movie in Uppena in 2021.
Breakthrough
Uppena became the breaking point as she became an overnight star and gained massive recognition through it.
Biggest Success
Uppena is considered to be her most successful movie due to its commercial success.
Awards
She won Filmfare Award South for Best Female Debut – South and SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu.
Records
As she debuted as a lead actress at the age of 17 years, along with the commercial success of the movie, she became the youngest breakthrough star of Telugu cinema
Awards and Achievements
Filmfare Award South
Best Female Debut (South) – For Uppena.
SIIMA Award
Best Female Debut (Telugu) – For Uppena.
Filmfare nomination
Best Actress (Telugu) – For Uppena.
Other commercial success
Films like Uppena, Shyam Singha Roy, Bangarraju, and Manamey helped build her popularity.
Filmography (paste from IMDB)
2019
Super 30
2021
Uppena
2021
Shyam Singha Roy
2022
Bangarraju
2022
The Warriorr
2022
Macherla Niyojakavargam
2022
Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali
2023
Custody
2024
Manamey
2024
A.R.M
2025
Vaa Vaathiyaar
2026
LIK: Love Insurance Kompany
2026
Peddi
Love Life / Affair
Aspect
Details
Current Relationship Status
Believed to be single publicly
Official Boyfriend Name
No one publicly known
On-Screen Romance
Krithi Shetty has starred in some romantic movies such as Uppena, Shyam Singha Roy, Bangarraju, The Warriorr, and Manamey where she has played romantic leads.
Public Discussion
Consistently kept herself away from discussing anything related to her love life in publ
Privacy Level
Highest – Krithi has never commented on any of her dating rumors.
Fan Speculation
At times, Krithi has been rumored to date some co-stars after the release of their movies; however, none of these rumors have been proved.
Real-Life Focus
Acting career, movie production, and studies.
Controversy Date
None publicly known
Controversy Topic
No relationship-based controversy is known.
Krithi Shetty Husband and Marriage
Marital Detail
Information
Marriage Status
Unmarried
Husband Name
Not applicable
Wedding Date
Not applicable
Wedding Venue
Not applicable
Marriage Plans
Not publicly disclosed
Current Focus
On her career in South Indian cinema and taking on multiple acting roles.
Children
None (as she is unmarried)
Favorite Things
Category
Favorite
Food
South Indian cuisine particularly dosa
Actor
Shah Rukh Khan
Actress
Sridevi
Destination
Maldives and Switzerland
Color
White and Blue
Hobby
Dancing, travelling, reading books, listening to music, fitness, and spending time with family.
Income Sources
Income Source
Status
Professional Work
Her major earning source includes acting in movies; she is reported to charge between ₹50 lakh and ₹1 crore for each movie, depending on the movie
Brand Collaborations
Yes – She collaborates with brands and endorsement deals; even luxury brands and consumer products brands, as per one report she earns between ₹20 lakh to ₹30 lakh per deal.
Public Appearances
Yes, to an extent – Public appearances occur mainly in connection with film promotions and media attention than any speaking circuit for money.
Digital Platforms
Yes – Earnings come through Instagram endorsements; one report says that she charges up to ₹2 lakh per post.
Sponsorships
Yes – Sponsorship-based brand endorsements form a part of her earnings.
Other Investments
No – There is nothing available in public domain on her personal business ventures
Net Worth Summary
Category
Details
Estimated Net Worth
₹25 crore
Primary Income Source
Acting in films
Brand Deals
An important secondary source; she makes money from endorsements and promotions on social media.
Krithi Shetty was born in Mangaluru, Karnataka, but was brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and received her education there.
Krithi comes from a Bunt family who speak the Tulu language and hail from the coastal region of Karnataka.
Before joining the film industry, Krithi did modeling and commercial work for several television and print ads.
She entered the film industry through a small part in the Hindi movie Super 30 (2019) but later on emerged as a lead actress in South Indian movies.
Krithi gained instant popularity with the Telugu hit Uppena (2021), which became one of the biggest grossers of that year in the Telugu language.
Krithi studied Psychology along with her acting career.
Krithi is multi-lingual and speaks languages such as Tulu, Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and is also learning Tamil for her film assignments.
Even though she achieved fame in early years, she still remains very much under the wraps in terms of her personal life and avoids talking about her love life.
Krithi is a fitness freak and maintains a strict regimen to keep herself fit and ready for challenging roles in films.
Krithi has done her acting assignments in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi film industries and is one of the most promising young multi-lingual actors in Indian cinema.
FAQs
Who is Krithi Shetty?
Krithi Shetty is an actress and model from India who acts mostly in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. She rose to fame through her first film where she played the lead role in “Uppena” (2021).
What is Krithi Shetty’s age?
Krithi is 22 years old as of 2026.
What is Krithi Shetty’s birthdate?
Krithi was born on 21 September 2003.
Which is Krithi Shetty’s debut film?
Krithi made debut in the acting field with the Hindi film “Super 30” in 2019 and debuted as a lead actress in the Telugu film Uppena in 2021.
Is Krithi Shetty married?
No, Krithi is still single as of 2026 and also there is no any news of her romantic life.
Krithi Name the biggest hit film of Krithi Shetty?
Her biggest hit film is Uppena (2021).
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