Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Writer, Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/05/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Udupi, Karnataka |
Latest News about Rakshit Shetty
01/04/2026
The Delhi High Court imposed a ₹25 lakh fine on Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty and his production house Paramvah Studios for copyright infringement related to the film 'Bachelor Party'. The court ruled that parts of two songs were used without permission from rights holder MRT Music, with ₹20 lakh for the infringement and an additional ₹5 lakh penalty for failing to comply with earlier court orders.
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Bio/Wiki
| Names Earned | Simple Star of Sandalwood |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Tulu-speaking Hindu Bunt community |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rashmika Mandanna (2015-2018) |
| Fiancée | Rashmika Mandanna (actress) |
| Engagement Date | 03/07/2017 |
Family
| Father | Shridhar Shetty (civil contractor) |
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| Mother | Ranjini Shetty |
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Audi Q8 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rakshit Shetty is an Indian actor, film producer, writer, and filmmaker in the Kannada film industry. | |
| 2. He gained prominence for his role as Richard Anthony in the Kannada film Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014). | |
| 3. Running his own production and distribution company called Paramvah Studios. | |
| 4. His childhood was spent in Udupi and Mangaluru in Karnataka. | |
| 5. His acting journey began during third grade when he acted in a school play with his sister. | |
| 6. He developed a passion for acting, writing, and directing plays in his youth. | |
| 7. After Class 7, he switched to an English-medium high school and completed his Pre-University course at MGM College. | |
| 8. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications engineering. | |
| 9. Initially, he worked in the IT sector before transitioning to the Kannada entertainment field. | |
| 10. He has acted in acclaimed films such as Simple Agi Ondh Love Story (2013), Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015), Kirik Party (2016), and more. | |
| 11. An admirer of directors like Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Shankar Nag, and Anurag Kashyap. | |
| 12. Known for advocating Tulu's inclusion in the Indian languages list. | |
| 13. He has encountered copyright-related controversies in the past. | |
| 14. He has a keen interest in numerology and believes in the power of certain numbers. | |
| 15. Rakshit maintains a 'book of dreams' where he believes his writings manifest into reality. |