Keerthy Suresh is an acclaimed Indian actress predominantly working in Tamil and Telugu cinema, with notable appearances in Malayalam films. Born to film producer G. Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka, she began her career as a child artist in the early 2000s before making her lead debut in the 2013 Malayalam film 'Geethaanjali'. After studying fashion design, she returned to acting, gaining recognition in Tamil with 'Idhu Enna Maayam' (2015) and Telugu with 'Nenu Sailaja' (2016). Her breakthrough came with the biographical drama 'Mahanati' (2018), where her portrayal of legendary actress Savitri earned her the National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She continued to deliver successful performances in films like 'Sarkar' (2018), 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' (2022), and 'Dasara' (2023), for which she won another Filmfare award. Known for her spontaneity and being a 'director's actor', Keerthy is one of the highest-paid South Indian actresses, featured in Forbes India's '30 Under 30' list and consistently ranked among Hyderabad Times' Most Desirable Women.