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Pramod Shetty Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth31 August 1983

Age39 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceKundapura, Udupi, Karnataka

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSupreetha Shetty

FamilySon - Manvit; Daughter - Ibbani

Pramod Shetty Biography

Pramod Shetty is an Indian actor from Karnataka who has built a reputation in Kannada cinema through supporting and character roles, stage work and a move—

Early life and background
Pramod Shetty was born on 31 August 1983 in Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka. He grew up in the region and later attended Vijaya College (previously BHS First Grade College) in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. From an early age he had diverse interests—he once said he wanted to be a racer as a child and learned to drive very young—but it was theatre during his college years that redirected him toward a career in performance.

Career
Shetty’s screen journey began on television. He made his television debut in 2006 and has since worked in over sixty serials, building a strong foundation in acting before moving fully into films. His Kannada film debut came with Jugaari (2010), and he continued to take on supporting parts across a range of projects.

A notable turning point came with Ulidavaru Kandante (2014), where his portrayal of the character Dinesha brought him wider recognition. Over the following years he became a familiar face in Kannada cinema through roles in films such as Kirik Party (2016), the 2018 slate that included Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai and Bell Bottom, followed by Avane Srimannarayana (2019). His first lead role arrived with Ondu Shikariya Kathe (2020), and in 2021 he played his first lead antagonist in Hero, a performance that earned industry awards.

Shetty has also worked off-screen in production roles; he served as a co-producer on Katha Sangama while acting in a supporting capacity. In 2022 he was part of the blockbuster Kantara, further increasing his visibility. His filmography expanded beyond Kannada when Ajayante Randam Moshanam marked his Malayalam debut in 2023.

Recognition and awards
Pramod Shetty’s work has been acknowledged at several award platforms. He won Best Actor in a Negative Role at the South Indian International Movie Awards for his turn in Hero (2021). In 2022 he also received honours such as the Chittara Star Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Kannada film industry and the Chanakya Award for Communicator of the Year. He has earned multiple SIIMA nominations across categories including Best Comedian and Best Supporting Role.

Public profile
Shetty is known for a steady career trajectory from theatre and television into cinema, and for moving between supporting character work and lead parts, including antagonistic roles. He has said that working in projects dubbed into other South Indian languages and Hindi—such as Avane Srimannarayana—helped him reach a broader audience, fulfilling a long-held desire to see his work cross linguistic boundaries. In interviews he has acknowledged turning down offers in Tamil and Telugu in the past due to scheduling conflicts, but sees multi-language releases as a way his craft has traveled beyond Kannada cinema.

Personal life
Pramod Shetty married actress Supreetha Shetty in December 2010. The couple have two children, a son named Manvit and a daughter named Ibbani. Physically, public profiles list him at approximately 177 cm (5'10") in height, with black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates
Recent highlights in Shetty’s career include his role in the 2022 hit Kantara and his Malayalam film debut with Ajayante Randam Moshanam (2023). He continues to work across Kannada cinema in both supporting and leading capacities and remains an active presence on the South Indian film scene.
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Recent Work

Kantara

Appeared in the Kannada blockbuster film (2022).

2022
Ajayante Randam Moshanam

Made his Malayalam film debut (2023).

2023
Ondu Shikariya Kathe

First lead role in a feature (2020).

2020
Hero

First lead antagonist role; earned Best Actor in a Negative Role at SIIMA (2021).

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Kannada cinema with Jugaari (2010)
  2. Television debut in 2006 and over 60 serials to his credit
  3. Breakthrough recognition for Ulidavaru Kandante (2014) as Dinesha
  4. First lead film role in Ondu Shikariya Kathe (2020)
  5. Won SIIMA Best Actor in a Negative Role for Hero (2021)
  6. Part of the blockbuster Kantara (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pramod Shetty born?

31 August 1983

What is Pramod Shetty known for?

Actor

What is Pramod Shetty’s marital status?

Married

Who is Pramod Shetty married to?

Supreetha Shetty