Abhilash Shetty

Abhilash Shetty
Abhilash in 2021
Born	Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Alma mater	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya ATNCC Shimoga
Occupations	Director Screenwriter Actor
Years active	2020–present

Abhilash Shetty (born 3 September) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor.[1] [2][3] He made a remarkable directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Kannada film Koli Taal.[4] The film received widespread praise and was showcased at prestigious film festivals such as the New York Indian Film Festival and the Mumbai Film Festival.[5][6]

Early life

Shetty was born in Shimoga, Karnataka, into a Kannada speaking Bunt family.[7] He completed his schooling at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shimoga, a prestigious boarding school. After earning his degree, he worked as a financial analyst for two years at Capgemini in Bengaluru. Driven by his passion for filmmaking, he made the bold decision to leave his stable job and fully commit to his dreams of becoming a filmmaker.[8]

Career

Shetty started his filmmaking career by making short films, including Crony, Vinashi, and 2 Missed Calls. He wrote, directed, and edited his debut feature film, Koli Taal, in 2021.[9][10]

Filmography

Year	Film	Director	Writer	Actor	Notes
2019	2 Missed Calls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Short film
2021	Koli Taal	Yes	Yes	Yes	Debut feature film
2024	Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa †	Yes	Yes	No	Also producer [11]

References

1. Prutha Chakraborty (16 February 2023). "Abhilash Shetty's directorial debut is filled with nostalgia and spices — and will soon be available on an OTT platform". South First. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
2. Ram Rakshith (20 May 2022). "Independent Kannada films need a push: Abhilash Shetty". Deccan Herald.
3. "Koli Taal movie review: Abhilash Shetty's debut explores a simplistic tale about village life". 26 May 2022.
4. Anusha Sundar (24 June 2021). "Koli Taal: Kannada Indie Film Set to Screen at the 18th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart Is a Replication of My Childhood Memories, Says Director Abhilash Shetty". Silver Screen India. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
5. "Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal part of the Spotlight section at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival". 23 February 2022.
6. ಸುದ್ದಿಜಾಲ, ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ (18 May 2021). "ನ್ಯೂಯಾರ್ಕ್ ಸಿನಿಮೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ ಕೋಳಿ ತಾಳ್; ಕುಂದಾಪ್ರ ಭಾಷಾ ಸೊಗಡಿನ ಚಿತ್ರ –".
7. "M'luru: Abhilash Shetty directed film 'Koli Taal' selected for 21st New York Indian film festival".
8. Zore, Suyog. "Every character in Koli Taal is based on people I have encountered, says director Abhilash Shetty". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021.
9. "Exclusive! Theatres, OTT platforms show no interest in festival films, says Koli Taal director Abhilash Shetty". 2 March 2022.
10. "Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal is now streaming on Jio Cinema". OTTplay. 10 June 2023.
11. "Our audience does not like to pay to watch independent films: Abhilash Shetty". Times of India. 3 June 2024.

External links

• Abhilash Shetty at IMDb
• Abhilash Shetty at Rotten Tomatoes