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).[1][2]
Early life
Sushmitha Ravi was born in Bangalore. She graduated from SSMRV College, Bangalore.[3]
Career
Kushee made her acting debut with the Kannada film The Great Story of Sodabuddi, in 2016.[4] 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.[5] The film emerged a commercial success and was her breakthrough.[6][7]
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.[8][9][10][11] In 2023, she signed her first Telugu movie Pindam, which opened to positive reviews with praise for her performance.[12]
She was next seen in Case of Kondana co-starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon directed by Devi Prasad Shetty.[13] Her next release was Full Meals co-starring Likith Shetty under debutant director Vinayaka.[14]
Filmography
- All work is in Kannada unless otherwise noted.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Great Story of Sodabuddi | Anusya | ||
| 2020 | Dia | Dia Swaroop | [15] | |
| 2023 | Spooky College | Khushi | [16] | |
| Pindam | Mary | Telugu film | [17] | |
| 2024 | Case of Kondana | Dr. Sahana | [18] | |
| 2025 | Neethi | Neethi | [19] | |
| Full Meals | Pooja | [20] | ||
| 2026 | Manithan Deivamagalam | Selvi | Tamil film | [21] |
| TBA | Template:Pending film | Template:TableTBA | Completed | [22] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ayyana Mane | Jaji | ZEE5 | [23] |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jaatare | [24] | |
| 2021 | Ikshana | Anu | |
| 2022 | Sangama Samagama | Naina | [25] |
| Everything is Possible | Poorna |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Adipoli | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sivaangi K. | Tamil song | [26] |
| 2022 | Neenillade | Sathya Radhakrishna | [27] | |
| 2025 | Buddy | Priya Mali | Tamil song | [28] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Kannada | Dia | Template:Nom | [29] |
| Best Actress Critics – Kannada | Template:Won | ||||
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Kannada | Template:Nom | [30] | ||
| 2021 | Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards | Best Actress | Template:Won | [31] |
References
- ↑ Life after Dia, for Kushee. The New Indian Express(24 March 2020). Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ↑ Dia-fame Kushee's next is Nakshe. Cinema Express(24 March 2020). Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ↑ 'ದಿಯಾ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಾಯಕಿ ಖುಷಿ ಅವರ ಗಂಡ, ಮಗು, ಫ್ಯಾಮಿಲಿ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಫುಲ್ ಡಿಟೇಲ್ಸ್!(28 February 2019). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ A raw, rowdy romance(15 April 2016). Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ↑ Following success formula is just a myth: Director KS Ashoka, Sharadhaa, A.(1 February 2020). Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ↑ Re-release of Kannada film 'Dia' has a few surprises in store for fans. The News Minute(2020-10-16). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ A look at K.S. Ashoka's 'Dia', the most interesting Kannada film of 2020, Kumar, S. Shiva(13 February 2020). Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- ↑ 'Dia' heroine Kushee Ravi takes spooky course. The New Indian Express(17 December 2020). Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ Kushee Ravi completes 80% of her film, Spooky College. The Times of India(21 December 2020). Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ 'Dia' actress Kushee to play the lead in 'Nakshe'?. The Times of India(24 March 2020). Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ↑ 'Spooky College' movie review: Questions mystery among youthful minds(10 January 2023).
- ↑ Pindam gets release date(18 November 2023).
- ↑ Kushee Ravi: I am still in search of recognition after Dia. Cinema Express(13 January 2024). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Romantic comedy. Bangalore Mirror(1 August 2023). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Dia releases on October 23 with a new climax and bonus song(15 October 2020). Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ↑ Spooky College is a go-to movie for students: Kushee Ravi. The Times of India.
- ↑ 'Pindam' in OTT: Here is the official confirmation of this horror film's digital debut, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2024-01-27). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ Deviprasad Shetty, Vijay Raghavendra reunite for Case of Kondana. Cinema Express(6 September 2022). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ↑ Kushee Ravi, Sampath Maitreya joins for Neethi movie. Cinema Express(28 May 2025).
- ↑ ಲಿಖಿತ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಭಿನಯದ "ಫುಲ್ ಮೀಲ್ಸ್" ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಣ ಮುಕ್ತಾಯ. Zee News Kannada(2024-01-21). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Manithan Deivamagalam. The Times of India(10 April 2026).
- ↑ Pranam Devaraj's next to be a family entertainer. The New Indian Express(2023-02-08). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Kushee Ravi Interview: Medium may change, but an actor's commitment remains constant, Sharadhaa, A.. The New Indian Express(2025-04-23). Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ↑ Everything Is Possible: Kushee Ravi's short film explores time travel, Joy, Prathibha(18 July 2022).
- ↑ Shri and Kushee Ravi team up for 15-minute film. The Times of India(8 December 2021).
- ↑ Watch: Sivaangi and Vineeth's Tamil track 'Adipoli' recreates Onam celebrations(21 August 2021).
- ↑ Pruthvi Ambaar, Kushee Ravi reunite for an album song(16 October 2021).
- ↑ Buddy - Album Song | Darshan | Kushee Ravi | Dheepa Prabhu | Priya Mali | Sathiyaseelan J | Vivek(13 February 2025).
- ↑ SIIMA Awards 2020: Dhananjay best actor and Love Mocktail best film among Kannada winners. TV9 Kannada(20 September 2021).
- ↑ 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory. Filmfare. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards: Love Mocktail, Dia, Gentleman Dominate. CFCA Academy.