Karthikeya Dev is an Indian child actor, model, and dancer. He is known for his work in Telugu films. In 2023, he appeared as young Vardharaja aka Vardha in the Telugu film ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.’ The grown-up version of the character was played by Prithviraj Sukumaran in the film.
Wiki/Biography
Karthikeya Dev hails from Rajupalem village, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. He has been residing in Hyderabad, Telangana with his parents since his birth. In 2023, he was studying in 10th standard in a school in Hyderabad.
Physical Appearance
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His mother’s name is Kavitha Podilapu. He has a younger sister.
Karthikeya Dev’s mother
Karthikeya Dev with his father and sister
Career
Film
Karthikeya Dev made his film debut with the film ‘Music School’ in 2023. The film was made in the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
Karthikeya Dev (left) in a still from the film ‘Music School’
In the same year, he played the role of young Vardha Raja Mannar in the Telugu film ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.’ The adult version of the character was played by Prithviraj Sukumaran in the film.
Karthikeya Dev in a still from the film ‘Salaar’
Web Series
In 2021, he appeared in season 1 of the Telugu web series ‘Parampara,’ which premiered on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar.
Poster of the web series ‘Parampara’
Television Commercial
In 2021, he appeared in a television commercial for the Kabaddi team Bengaluru Bulls and E TV channel.
Karthikeya Dev in a still from an advertisement for the Kabaddi team Bengaluru Bulls
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he revealed that he always wanted to became an actor.
- He often posts lip-sync videos and dance videos on his Instagram handle.
- In 2020, he participated in a modelling show, held at City Centre Mall in Hyderabad, Telangana. He won the title of ‘Mr Hunk’ in the modelling show.
Karthikeya Dev after winning the title of ‘Mr Hunk’
