Keerthy Suresh

Keerthy Suresh: A Rising Star in South Indian Cinema Keerthy Suresh, born October 17, 1992, is a prominent South Indian actress working predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Daughter of producer G. Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka, she began her career as a child artiste before returning after studying fashion design. Her breakthrough came with the 2013 Malayalam film Geethaanjali, earning her a SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Malayalam. Subsequent successes in films like Idhu Enna Maayam, Ring Master, Nenu Sailaja, Rajinimurugan, Remo, Bairavaa, Nenu Local, Sarkar, and Thaanaa Serndha Koottam solidified her position in the industry. Suresh's career reached new heights with her critically acclaimed portrayal of legendary actress Savitri in the 2018 biopic Mahanati. This role garnered her the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Award South. More recently, her performance in the 2023 action film Dasara earned her another Filmfare Award South, showcasing her versatility. Further cementing her success, Suresh was included in Forbes India's 30 Under 30 list in 2021. Her career trajectory indicates a sustained presence at the forefront of South Indian cinema.