Who is Deekshith Shetty? All about Rashmika Mandanna’s leading man in Girlfriend

By Entertainment Desk | November 4, 2025

Deekshith Shetty is a Kannada and Telugu film actor who was born in Kundapura, Udupi district, Karnataka.

Early Roots

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He started his career on TV, where he became famous for playing Arjun in the Kannada supernatural drama Naagini.

TV debut

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Deekshith was a passionate dancer who won the Family War edition of Dance Karnataka Dance, showing that he could do more than just act.

Dance Winner

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Deekshith finished his law degree (LLB) before going into show business full-time. He put as much effort into his studies as he did into his art.

Law graduate

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Dia (2020), a Kannada film that got a lot of good reviews, was his big break in the movies. He was nominated for a SIIMA award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the film.

Breakthrough role

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Dasara (2023) was Deekshith’s first Telugu movie. Critics praised his performance for being honest and charming. 7.

Telugu debut

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Deekshith is known for being kind, and he is an active animal lover who supports pet adoption and rescue causes in Bengaluru.

Animal lover

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He learned about performance through the traditional art form Yakshagana, a theater dance from coastal Karnataka.

Artistic training

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Directors often praise how naturally he acts and how well he looks on screen. His rising fame in many fields makes him one of South India’s most promising young actors.

Rising star

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