She Starred With Anil Kapoor And Abhishek Bachchan, Then Quit Films After Two Marriages

She was a stunning beauty who lit up screens in Telugu cinema, sharing scenes with stars like Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan. She later made her mark in Bollywood alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Anil Kapoor. Yet, after two marriages, she quietly stepped away from acting. The actress, who won a Filmfare award for the 2004 Telugu film Arjun and began her career with a comedy-thriller, may have had a brief career, but her charm and talent left an unforgettable impression. We are talking about the charming star, Keerthi Reddy. Interestingly, unlike most heroines who debut in romantic or glamorous roles, Keerthi Reddy started with a comedy-thriller. Her first Telugu film, Gunshot (1996), was not a major hit, but her screen presence immediately drew attention. Born on November 17, 1978, in Hyderabad, Keerthi grew up in a family immersed in art and creativity. Her mother was a fashion and interior designer, and other family members were also engaged in creative professions. Her grandfather, Kesarpalli Ganga Reddy, served as a Member of Parliament from Telangana, contributing to a culturally and socially vibrant upbringing. Keerthi spent her childhood in Bengaluru, where she also studied and nurtured a passion for dance. She trained in Bharatanatyam for eight years, a discipline that later lent her movements and expressions a distinctive grace on screen. Her breakthrough came with the 1998 blockbuster Tholi Prema, opposite Pawan Kalyan. The film’s success catapulted her to stardom, after which she ventured into Tamil cinema and eventually Bollywood. Her Hindi debut, Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya (2000), saw her star alongside Abhishek Bachchan. She went on to appear in films such as Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and Badhaai Ho Badhaai. However, her most acclaimed role came in 2004 with the Telugu film Arjun, where she played Mahesh Babu’s sister. Her performance earned her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. That same year, she married actor Sumanth, though the marriage ended in separation two years later. Subsequently, Keerthi married a doctor and retired from films, now living a peaceful and happy life with her family in the USA.