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]

Kushee Ravi
Born
Sushmitha Ravi

23 January 1993
NationalityIndian
Alma materSSMRV College
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present
SpouseRakesh Kumar
Children1

Early life

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Sushmitha Ravi (aka) Kushee Ravi as her screen name, was born in Bangalore. She graduated from SSMRV College, Bangalore.[3]

Career

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Kushee Ravi made here debut through the Kannada movie The Great Story of Sodabuddi (2016).[4] She received her breakthrough with Dia (2020), which opened to critical acclaim and was a commercial success.[5][1] 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.[6][7][8][9] In 2023, she signed her first Telugu movie Pindam, which opened to positive reviews with praise for her performance.[10]

She was next seen in Case of Kondana co-starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon directed by Devi Prasad Shetty.[11] Her next release is Full Meals co-starring Likith Shetty under debutant Vinayaka.[12]

Filmography

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  • All work is in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2016 The Great Story of Sodabuddi Anusya [4]
2020 Dia Dia Swaroop SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Kannada
Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada
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2023 Spooky College Khushi [6]
Pindam Mary Telugu film [10]
2024 Case of Kondana Dr. Sahana [11]
TBA Full Meals† NRI Girl Post Production [15]
Son of Mutthana† TBA Filming [16]

Short films

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2019 Jaatare [17]
2021 Ikshana Anu [18]
2022 Sangama Samagama Naina [19]
Everything is Possible Poorna Released on Namma Flix [17]

Music videos

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Year Title Composer Singer(s) Notes Ref.
2021 Adipoli Siddhukumar Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sivaangi K. Tamil song [20]
2022 Neenillade Vismaya Jaga Sathya Radhakrishna [21]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2020 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Kannada Dia Nominated [13]
Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Award Best Actor (Female) Won [citation needed]
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada Nominated [14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c V, Indian Express (24 March 2020). "Life after Dia, for Kushee". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  2. ^ Indian Express, The New (24 March 2020). "Dia-fame Kushee's next is Nakshe". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  3. ^ Theresa, Deena (28 February 2019). "'ದಿಯಾ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಾಯಕಿ ಖುಷಿ ಅವರ ಗಂಡ, ಮಗು, ಫ್ಯಾಮಿಲಿ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಫುಲ್‌ ಡಿಟೇಲ್ಸ್‌!". Vijaya Karnataka. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b "A raw, rowdy romance". Deccan Herald. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  5. ^ Native, Digital (16 October 2020). "Re-release of Kannada film 'Dia' has a few surprises in store for fans". The News Minute. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  6. ^ a b V, The New Indian Express (17 December 2020). "'Dia' heroine Kushee Ravi takes spooky course". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "'Spooky College' movie review: Questions mystery among youthful minds". The New Indian Express. 10 January 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Pindam gets release date". Cinema Express. 18 November 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Kushee Ravi: I am still in search of recognition after Dia". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  12. ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (1 August 2023). "Romantic comedy". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  13. ^ a b "The 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Nominations for 2020". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  14. ^ a b "67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  15. ^ "ಲಿಖಿತ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಭಿನಯದ "ಫುಲ್ ಮೀಲ್ಸ್" ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಣ ಮುಕ್ತಾಯ". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 21 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Pranam Devaraj's next to be a family entertainer". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  17. ^ a b Joy, Prathibha (18 July 2022). "Everything Is Possible: Kushee Ravi's short film explores time travel". OTTplay.
  18. ^ Joy, Prathibha (8 December 2021). "After Ikshana, Dia-girl Kushee Ravi's next short film is a comedy called Sangama Samagama". OTTplay.
  19. ^ "Shri and Kushee Ravi team up for 15-minute film". The Times of India.
  20. ^ "Watch: Sivaangi and Vineeth's Tamil track 'Adipoli' recreates Onam celebrations". The News Minute. 21 August 2021.
  21. ^ "Pruthvi Ambaar, Kushee Ravi reunite for an album song". The Times of India.
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