Roopesh Shetty is an Indian actor and director, who predominantly works in Tulu and Kannada films. He is also a radio jockey in Mangaluru and a model. He emerged as the Winner (Top Performer) of the Season 1 of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. He also won Bigg Boss Kannada (season 9).
Early life Roopesh Shetty was born in a Tulu-speaking Bunt familyin Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Career Roopesh Shetty started his career as a YouTuber where he started uploading Tulu comedy album songs. He then worked as an RJ and VJ in Mangaluru. He made his film debut in a supporting role in a Tulu movie titled Dibbana. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in Ice Cream Tulu movie. However, the movie did not do well at the box-office. He then made his Kannada debut with Danger Zone. This film also failed to reach maximum audiences. After appearing in several Kannada and Tulu films, his luck changed after the release of Girgit Tulu movie. In September 2022 he emerged as the winner of the Season 1 of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. He also won Bigg Boss Kannada (season 9) in December 2022.
Filmography As an actor Film Language Notes 2011 Dibbana Tulu Supporting role 2015 Ice Cream Tulu 2016 Danger Zone Kannada 2017 Ashem Zalem Kashem Konkani Smile Please Roopesh Kannada Cameo appearance Nishabda 2 Kannada Porlu (Telefilm)TuluAlso director, writer, playback singer, and lyricist2018 Ammer Polisa Tulu 2019 Anushka Kannada Girgit Tulu Also director and writer 2021 Gamjaal Tulu Govinda GovindaSrinivas Kannada2022 VIP's Last Bench Tulu 2023 Manku Bhai Foxy Rani Kannada2023 Circus Tulu Also director and writer2025 Adhipatra Athreya Kannada Jai Satya Tulu Kannada Also director and writer 2026 Sannidhanam P.O Tamil Upcoming BRO Tulu Also director
Television Reality Show Role Language Notes 2022 Bigg Boss OTT(Season 1) Himself Kannada Winner2022 Bigg Boss(Season 9) Himself Kannada Winner
As a singer E Sala Cup Namde – Original, Sung in support of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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