Kushee Ravi

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Kushee Ravi
Born
Sushmitha

(1993-01-23) 23 January 1993 (age 32)
Bangalore, Karnataka
Alma materSSMRV College
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present
Spouse
Rakesh Kumar
​
(m. 2021)​
[1] [2]
Children1

Sushmitha Ravi, known as Kushee Ravi, is an Indian actress who works in Kannada and Telugu-language films. Kushee rose to fame with the Kannada film Dia (2020). [3] [4]

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Early life

Sushmitha Ravi (aka) Kushee Ravi as her screen name, was born in Bangalore. She graduated from SSMRV College, Bangalore. [5]

Career

Kushee made her acting debut with the Kannada film The Great Story of Sodabuddi , in 2016. [6] After a four year hiatus, Kushee appeared in the 2020 film Dia . She played the titular role of a college student opposite Pruthvi Ambaar and Dheekshith Shetty. [7] The film emerged a commercial success and was her breakthrough. [8] [9]

She was then seen in the horror film Spooky College which opened to mixed reviews. She was signed to play a role in the movie Nakshe but the film has been delayed. [10] [11] [12] [13] In 2023, she signed her first Telugu movie Pindam , which opened to positive reviews with praise for her performance. [14]

She was next seen in Case of Kondana co-starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon directed by Devi Prasad Shetty. [15] Her next release is Full Meals co-starring Likith Shetty under debutant Vinayaka. [16]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2016 The Great Story of Sodabuddi Anusya
2020 Dia Dia Swaroop [17]
2023 Spooky College Khushi [18]
Pindam Mary Telugu film [19]
2024 Case of Kondana Dr. Sahana [20]
2025NeethiNeethi [21]
TBAFull Meals††TBAPost-production [22]
Son of Mutthana†TBACompleted [23]

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2025 Ayyana Mane Jaji ZEE5 [24]

Short films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2019Jaatare [25]
2021IkshanaAnu
2022Sangama SamagamaNaina [26]
Everything is PossiblePoorna

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)NotesRef.
2021Adipoli Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sivaangi K. Tamil song [27]
2022NeenilladeSathya Radhakrishna [28]
2025BuddyPriya MaliTamil song [29]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2020 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Kannada Dia Nominated [30]
Best Actress Critics – Kannada Won
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Kannada Nominated [31]
2021 Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards Best ActressWon [32]

References

  1. ↑ "It is great to see the attitude towards married actresses changing across film industries: Kushee Ravi". The Times of India. 22 September 2021. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Kushee Ravi Shares Adorable Pictures With Husband; See Photos". News18. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  3. ↑ V, Indian Express (24 March 2020). "Life after Dia, for Kushee". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  4. ↑ Indian Express, The New (24 March 2020). "Dia-fame Kushee's next is Nakshe". Cinema Express . Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  5. ↑ Theresa, Deena (28 February 2019). "'ದಿಯಾ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಾಯಕಿ ಖುಷಿ ಅವರ ಗಂಡ, ಮಗು, ಫ್ಯಾಮಿಲಿ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಫುಲ್‌ ಡಿಟೇಲ್ಸ್‌!". Vijaya Karnataka . Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  6. ↑ "A raw, rowdy romance". Deccan Herald . 15 April 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  7. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (1 February 2020). "Following success formula is just a myth: Director KS Ashoka". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Re-release of Kannada film 'Dia' has a few surprises in store for fans". The News Minute. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Kumar, S. Shiva (13 February 2020). "A look at K.S. Ashoka's 'Dia', the most interesting Kannada film of 2020". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  10. ↑ V, The New Indian Express (17 December 2020). "'Dia' heroine Kushee Ravi takes spooky course". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  11. ↑ V, The Times of India (21 December 2020). "Kushee Ravi completes 80% of her film, Spooky College". The Times of India . Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  12. ↑ V, The Times of India (24 March 2020). "'Dia' actress Kushee to play the lead in 'Nakshe'?". The Times of India . Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  13. ↑ "'Spooky College' movie review: Questions mystery among youthful minds". The New Indian Express. 10 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Pindam gets release date". Cinema Express. 18 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "Kushee Ravi: I am still in search of recognition after Dia". Cinema Express . 13 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  16. ↑ Reddy, Y Maheswara (1 August 2023). "Romantic comedy". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  17. ↑ "Dia releases on October 23 with a new climax and bonus song". The Times of India . 15 October 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  18. ↑ S, Sridevi. "Spooky College is a go-to movie for students: Kushee Ravi". The Times of India.
  19. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (27 January 2024). "'Pindam' in OTT: Here is the official confirmation of this horror film's digital debut". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  20. ↑ "Deviprasad Shetty, Vijay Raghavendra reunite for Case of Kondana". Cinema Express . 6 September 2022. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  21. ↑ "Kushee Ravi, Sampath Maitreya joins for Neethi movie". Cinema Express . 28 May 2025.
  22. ↑ "ಲಿಖಿತ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಭಿನಯದ "ಫುಲ್ ಮೀಲ್ಸ್" ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಣ ಮುಕ್ತಾಯ". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 21 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  23. ↑ "Pranam Devaraj's next to be a family entertainer". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  24. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (23 April 2025). "Kushee Ravi Interview: Medium may change, but an actor's commitment remains constant". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  25. ↑ Joy, Prathibha (18 July 2022). "Everything Is Possible: Kushee Ravi's short film explores time travel". OTTplay .
  26. ↑ "Shri and Kushee Ravi team up for 15-minute film". The Times of India. 8 December 2021.
  27. ↑ "Watch: Sivaangi and Vineeth's Tamil track 'Adipoli' recreates Onam celebrations". The News Minute. 21 August 2021.
  28. ↑ "Pruthvi Ambaar, Kushee Ravi reunite for an album song". The Times of India. 16 October 2021.
  29. ↑ "Buddy - Album Song | Darshan | Kushee Ravi | Dheepa Prabhu | Priya Mali | Sathiyaseelan J | Vivek". AP International. 13 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  30. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2020: Dhananjay best actor and Love Mocktail best film among Kannada winners". TV9 Kannada. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  31. ↑ "67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare . Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  32. ↑ "Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards: Love Mocktail, Dia, Gentleman Dominate". CFCA Academy. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
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