Krithi Shetty Birthday Countdown 2026 IST
Krithi
Shetty
Birthday Countdown 2026 IST — Age, Peddi, Real Name, Upcoming Movies & All Details
Who is Krithi Shetty?
Krithi Shetty — born Advaita on September 21, 2003 in Mangalore, Karnataka — is one of Telugu cinema’s brightest young talents and, at just 22 years old, already one of the most decorated debut actresses in recent South Indian cinema history. She was born into a Tulu-speaking Bunt family from Mangalore — her father Krishna Shetty is a successful businessman and her mother Neethi Shetty is a fashion designer — and was raised in Mumbai from a young age. She completed her schooling at Sadhu Vaswani International School for Girls and is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at the prestigious Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi — studying while maintaining an active acting career.
She changed her name from Advaita to Krithi because people struggled to pronounce it correctly. She made her film debut at 15 in Super 30 (2019) alongside Hrithik Roshan in a small role, but her career truly launched with Uppena (2021) — directed by Buchi Babu Sana (the same director as Peddi) — where she played Sangeetha Bebamma in a lead role at just 17 years old. The film became a massive ₹100 crore blockbuster and she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and the SIIMA Award. She followed with Shyam Singha Roy (2021) with Nani and Bangarraju (2022) with Naga Chaitanya before building her further filmography across Telugu and Tamil cinema.
Krithi Shetty appears in Peddi (formerly RC16) — the most anticipated Telugu film of June 2026 — starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, directed by Buchi Babu Sana (her own debut director) and featuring music by AR Rahman. She plays a cousin role in the rural sports drama. The fact that Buchi Babu Sana — who launched Krithi in Uppena — has cast her again in Peddi is a full-circle moment that fans have celebrated widely. Peddi releases June 4, 2026 — less than a month away.
Krithi Shetty — Movies 2026 & Full List
| Movie | Co-Stars / Director | Release | Language | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peddi (RC16) | Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor · Dir. Buchi Babu Sana · AR Rahman | June 4, 2026 | Telugu · Pan-India | ⭐ Most Awaited Jun 4 |
| Genie (Tamil) | Jayam Ravi · Fantasy film | 2025–2026 | Tamil | Upcoming |
| LIK: Love Insurance Kompany | Nithiin, Sathyaraj · Dir. Venu Sriram | Released 2024 | Telugu | Released |
| A.R.M (Tamil) | Ravi Mohan · AR Rahman music | Released 2024 | Tamil | Released |
| Bangarraju | Naga Chaitanya, Nagarjuna | Released Jan 2022 | Telugu | Released |
| Shyam Singha Roy | Nani · Dir. Rahul Sankrityan | Released Dec 2021 | Telugu | Released |
| Uppena | Panja Vaisshnav Tej · Dir. Buchi Babu Sana | Released Feb 2021 | Telugu | Filmfare Debut Award |
| Super 30 | Hrithik Roshan · Hindi · Supporting role | Released Jul 2019 | Hindi | First Film |
Krithi Shetty — All Recent News 2025–2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Krithi Shetty’s birthday is September 21. She was born on September 21, 2003 and will celebrate her 23rd birthday on Monday, September 21, 2026. The live countdown at the top shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds in IST.
Krithi Shetty’s real name is Advaita. She changed her name to Krithi because people found Advaita difficult to pronounce correctly. She was born in Mangalore, Karnataka into a Tulu-speaking Bunt family and was raised in Mumbai. Her father Krishna Shetty is a businessman and her mother Neethi Shetty is a fashion designer.
Yes — Krithi Shetty has a supporting role as “Cousin” in Peddi (formerly RC16) — the Telugu rural sports drama starring Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Buchi Babu Sana is the same director who launched Krithi in her debut Uppena (2021). Peddi also stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, with AR Rahman composing the music. It releases June 4, 2026.
Krithi Shetty is 22 years old in 2026 and turns 23 on September 21, 2026. Born in 2003, she is one of the youngest top actresses in Telugu and Tamil cinema — having made her debut at just 17 in Uppena (2021) and winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South the same year.
Krithi Shetty’s first film appearance was in Super 30 (2019) alongside Hrithik Roshan in a small supporting role — she was just 15. Her first lead role was in Uppena (2021) — directed by Buchi Babu Sana in Telugu — which became a ₹100 crore blockbuster and won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South at just 17 years old.
Krithi Shetty is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi — one of India’s most prestigious colleges. She is studying via distance learning to manage her acting commitments alongside her education. She originally wanted to become a doctor before discovering acting, then switched from medical studies to psychology.
Krithi Shetty’s star sign is Virgo — she was born on September 21, which falls between August 23 and September 22. Virgos are known for their meticulous attention to detail, dedication and quiet determination — qualities that perfectly describe Krithi’s approach to her career, her education and her constant self-improvement as an actress since her debut at 17.