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Chaithra Rao Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 February 1997

Age26 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceKarnataka

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Vijaya Herle; Sister - Divya Prasad

Chaithra Rao Biography

Chaithra Rao is an Indian actor from Karnataka who began as a child artist and has worked across Kannada television and film. A trained Bharatanatyam danse

Early life and background

Chaithra Rao was born on 14 February 1997 in Karnataka. Raised in an Indian, Hindu family, she is the daughter of Vijaya Herle and has one sister, Divya Prasad. Chaithra completed her formal education before returning to acting as an adult. She is known to enjoy sketching and travelling, and maintains an active presence on social media where she shares dance performances and travel photos.

Career

Chaithra entered the entertainment industry as a child artist. Her earliest credited television appearance was in the 2002 show Manase O Manase, and she later appeared as a child artist in the 2006 film Care of Footpath. After taking a break to focus on her studies, she resumed acting in television and film roles.

On television, Chaithra had a small role in the Udaya TV serial Raga Anuraga in 2016. The following year she played the lead character Janaki in the Zee Kannada serial Jodi Hakki, a performance that contributed to her visibility in the regional television landscape. In 2022 she portrayed the character Pournami in the Talkies Original series Saptapadi, and in January 2023 she appeared in the short film Yellaru Maduvudu Hottegagi released on the Talkies Original OTT platform.

In film, Chaithra appeared in a supporting role in the 2016 feature Mayabazar, playing the girlfriend of the character Raaji. She later took on a leading role in the 2021 Kannada film Tom and Jerry. Over the course of her career she received recognition at the Zee Kannada Awards, winning the Favourite Magalu Award for her work on the television serial Jodi Hakki in 2022.

Artistry and public persona

Beyond acting, Chaithra is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and frequently posts videos of her performances online. Her interests extend to visual art—she enjoys sketching—and she has a visible affection for animals, owning two pet dogs: a husky named Romeo and a Labrador retriever named Genie. These personal passions often feature in her public social-media posts, helping shape a relatable and multifaceted public image.

Public profile

Chaithra is identified with the Kannada entertainment industry and is described professionally as an actor. She stands approximately 163 cm (5 feet 4 inches) tall, with black hair and black eyes. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. As of 2023 she is unmarried.

Latest updates

Recent credits include the 2022 role of Pournami on the Talkies Original series Saptapadi and the January 2023 short film Yellaru Maduvudu Hottegagi on the same OTT platform. She continues to share dance and travel content on social media while working in regional television and film projects.
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Recent Work

Saptapadi

Played the role of Pournami on the Talkies Original series

2022
Yellaru Maduvudu Hottegagi

Short film released on the Talkies Original OTT platform

2023
Tom and Jerry

Played the main lead in the Kannada film

2021
Jodi Hakki

Played the lead role of Janaki on Zee Kannada

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Began career as a child artist in television (Manase O Manase, 2002) and film (Care of Footpath, 2006)
  2. Lead role in Zee Kannada serial Jodi Hakki (2017)
  3. Played main lead in the Kannada film Tom and Jerry (2021)
  4. Played Pournami in the Talkies Original series Saptapadi (2022)
  5. Won Favourite Magalu Award at the Zee Kannada Awards for Jodi Hakki (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chaithra Rao born?

14 February 1997

What is Chaithra Rao known for?

Actor

What is Chaithra Rao’s marital status?

Unmarried