In recent times, without a single doubt, Krithi Shetty is among the most talented names you must have heard in the film industry, especially in the Telugu and Tamil movies. Looking at how young she is and how she has already made a big name in the industry, it is pretty inspiring to see and witness. So no wonder, because of her great work in many films in the industry, she has built a big fan base already. And if you know little to nothing about her yet, well, let’s just get to know her better here.
About
Looking at how successful Krithi Shetty already is, you might think that she is a little older than she looks, but nah, she is just 21 years old right now, and that’s because she was born back on 21 September 2003. And yes, she was born and brought up in Mangalore, Karnataka. If you have seen her work already, well then you already know that she mainly works in Telugu and Tamil movies and made her first on-screen appearance in 2019. Before we get to her career story, just know that she is best known for her debut as the lead actress in the 2021 Telugu blockbuster Uppena.
Personal Life
Krithi was born to businessman Krishna Shetty and fashion designer Neethi Shetty. The family originally hails from Mangalore, but she was raised in Mumbai. She studied at Sadhu Vaswani International School for Girls in New Delhi. She is presently pursuing her graduation in Psychology at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi. And there is an interesting fact about her, you see, at home, she speaks Tulu, Hindi, and English. For her performances, she had to learn Telugu and Tamil.
Professional Career
Krithi debuted with a small role in the Hindi film Super 30 in 2019. At the age of 17, she scored her first lead role in Uppena (2021), which had a successful commercial run and brought her honours as a best debut actress. Next, she was seen in Shyam Singha Roy (2021) opposite Nani. She was also cast in Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022), Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali (2022), and the bilingual The Warrior (2022). And speaking of the present-day scenario for her career in the industry, well, she continues to work in Tollywood and Kollywood.
Relationships, Marriage And Kids
Well, so far, Krithi Shetty has not shared anything at all about who she is dating and who her boyfriend is, and that’s just because she is kinda good at keeping things private. Though she is certainly not married yet and has no kids.
Net Worth And More
As of 2025, Krithi Shetty is considered to be one of the richest actresses with an estimated net worth of around 3 million USD (approx. ₹31 crore). As for the social media part, well, over 8 million users follow her on Instagram. She also endorses various brands, mainly in fashion and jewellery, to earn her keep apart from performing in films. She received both the Filmfare Award South and the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in Uppena.
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