Sanchita Shetty

Sanchita Shetty, an Indian actress prominent in Tamil and Kannada cinema, rose to fame with her breakthrough role as the female lead in “Soodhu Kavvum” (2013). Beginning her career in 2006, Sanchita made her first appearance in the Kannada hit film “Mungaru Male,” playing a friend to the film’s female lead. She continued to feature in supporting roles in several Kannada films, including “Milana,” “Uda,” and “Bhaya.com.” Despite her success in Kannada cinema, Sanchita opted to shift her focus to Tamil films due to her reluctance to continue playing second lead roles. Her Tamil debut was in “Azhukkan Azhagakiran” (2010), followed by notable roles in “Thillalangadi” (2010) alongside Jayam Ravi, and “Orange” (2010) featuring Ram Charan. In 2012, she secured her first leading role in “Kollaikaran.” Sanchita gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of an imaginary character in Nalan Kumarasamy’s black comedy “Soodhu Kavvum” (2013). Her performance was well-received, with critics praising her delivery of one-liners and perfect lip sync. The film emerged as a critical and commercial success, elevating Sanchita’s career to new heights. She expressed interest in reprising her role in the film’s remakes across various Indian languages. Continuing her momentum, Sanchita made her comeback to the Kannada film industry with “Badmaash” (2016), directed by Akash Srivatsa, where she portrayed a radio jockey. In Tamil cinema, she appeared in several noteworthy films, including “Ennodu Vilayadu” (2017), “Rum” (2017), “Enkitta Mothathe” (2017), “Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala” (2018), and “Johnny” (2018). In 2021, Sanchita featured in “Devadas Brothers” and “Vinodhaya Sitham,” showcasing her versatility across genres. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her acting prowess and versatility, garnering praise for her performances in both Tamil and Kannada cinema. With her talent and dedication, Sanchita continues to be a sought-after actress in the South Indian film industry.