Sushmitha Bhat
Sushmitha Bhat | |
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 Sushmitha Bhat in 2026 | |
| Born | Sushmitha Bhat 17 May 1994 |
| Education | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
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| Years active | 2020 – present |
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Sushmitha Bhat (born 17 May 1994), is an Indian actress and dancer, worked in the Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi industry.[1][2][3] She is known for her roles in the serial Kavyanjali, for the film Dominic and the Ladies' Purse and Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart.[4][5][6] She also appeared in the successful music video "Tulasi". [7]
Early life
[edit]Sushmitha Bhat was born in Chennai, raised in Udupi and Bengaluru.[8][9] She graduated with a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.[10][11] She is a formally trained classical dancer, specially Bharatanatyam.[12]
Career
[edit]In 2020, Bhat made her television debut as the lead role of "Anjali" in Udaya TV's Kannada serial Kavyanjali, garnering widespread acclaim for her performance.[13][14]
In 2021, Bhat debuted in Telugu film as a supporting dancer in director Revanth Korukonda's romantic dance centric film Natyam.[15] In 2024, she made her Kannada film debut with Kaljiga,[16] and the romantic comedy Chow Chow Bath, which had a successful theatrical stint.[17][18]
In 2025, she marked her Malayalam movie debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's thriller Dominic and the Ladies' Purse, alongside Mammootty;[19] her character "Nanditha" received critical acclaim.[20] Her Tamil film debut was in Love Marriage.[21] She also portrayed the ethereal spirit in Rahul Sadasivan's acclaimed horror film Diés Iraé, alongside Pranav Mohanlal.[22][23]
In 2026, Bhat gained visibility when she appeared in and co-choreographed the music video for composer Sumedh K.'s independent Kannada single "Tulasi", a contemporary adaptation of Shri Purandara Dasa's kruthi.[24] She made her Hindi film debut as devi "Radha" in Hardik Gajjar's Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart; the film received positive reviews, and her performance was critically praised.[25][26] She also has a special role in the Kannada film Karavali, featuring Raj B. Shetty.[27]
Bhat's upcoming projects includes Ra Karthik's Telugu film King 100, alongside Nagarjuna.[28][29]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Natyam | Vaishnavi | Telugu | Supporting dancer | [30] |
| 2024 | Echoes of Love | Swathi | Kannada | Short film | [31] |
| Kaljiga | Siri | Main role | [32] | ||
| Chow Chow Bath | Sandhya | [33] | |||
| 2025 | Dominic and the Ladies' Purse | Nanditha | Malayalam | [34] | |
| Love Marriage | Ambika | Tamil | [35] | ||
| Diés Iraé | Kani | Malayalam | Supporting role | [36] | |
| 2026 | Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) | Radha | Hindi | Lead role | [37] |
| Karavali | Bhumi | Kannada | Special appearance | [38] | |
| King 100 † | Telugu | Filming | [39] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kavyanjali | Anjali | Kannada | Lead role | [40] |
Discography
[edit]Music videos apperance
[edit]| Year | Song | Composer | Choreographer(s) | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | "Tulasi" | Sumedh K. | Rashmitha Nair & Sushmitha Bhat | Kannada | [41] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Chow Chow Bath Movie Review: Chow Chow Bath review: The perfect blend of comedy and romance in three stories of love". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sushmitha Bhat: 'ರಾಜ್ ಬಿ. ಶೆಟ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಹಂಕಾರವೇ ಇಲ್ಲ': ಕರಾವಳಿ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಸುಶ್ಮಿತಾ ಭಟ್ ಮನದಾಳದ ಮಾತು Sushmitha Bhat Praises Raj B Shetty Karavali Movie Gvd Asianet Suvarna News". kannada.asianetnews.com (in Kannada). Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "Karavali: ಮಲಯಾಳಂ - ತಮಿಳಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿಂಚಿದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ಮರಳಿದ ಸುಶ್ಮಿತಾ ಭಟ್; ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ರಾಜ್ ಬಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿಯೇ ಕಾರಣ!". Vishwavani TV (in Kannada). 25 November 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart' box office collection day 6: Siddharth Gupta's devotional drama crosses Rs 10 crore India gross". The Times of India. 12 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑
- "31 വയസ്സേയുള്ളൂ, ഇവളാണ് ഡൊമനിക്കിലെ ആ നന്ദിത; നിങ്ങള് കണ്ട ആളേ അല്ല ഇത്! ആരാണ് നന്ദിതയായി എത്തിയ സുഷ്മിത ഭട്ട് എന്ന നടി". The Times of India. 24 January 2025.
- "Actress Sushmitha Bhat tells Gautham Menon, Mammootty: Forever grateful for trusting in me". Daijiworld. 24 January 2025.
- ↑ "Mammootty and Nayanthara to team up for Gautham Menon's film: Buzz Tamil Movie News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (5 May 2026). "Sushmitha Bhat: Hindi always felt like a distant space for me". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Kulkarni, Srushti (10 July 2026). "Krishnavataram-fame Sushmitha Bhat on her upcoming film, Karavali and more". IndulgExpress. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "Who Is Sushmitha Bhat? Nanditha Of Dominic And The Ladies' Purse". TimelineDaily. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Shetty, NIharika (31 October 2025). "Dies Irae Actress Sushmitha Bhat Photos and Details". Nera News. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sushmitha Bhat: Latest updates". 15 June 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "रील्स से 'राधा' तक! साउथ की सुष्मिता ऐसे बनीं कृष्णावतारम की हीरोइन". AajTak (in Hindi). 14 May 2026. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sushmitha Bhat talks about her five favourite actresses". The Times of India. 3 October 2020.
- ↑ "Kavyanjali completes a milestone 100 episodes". The Times of India. 6 December 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Sudhi, C. J (1 February 2025). "Meet Sushmita Bhat, who brought Nanditha to life in Mammootty's 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse'". Malayala Manorama.
- ↑ "Kaljiga - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive! Kannada's First Hyper-Link Rom-Com, Chow Chow Bath, Completes 50 Days". TimesNow. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑
- "Chow Chow Bath Movie Review: Neat and clean family entertainer". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- Anandraj, Shilpa (14 March 2024). "Kenja Chethan Kumar on 'Chow Chow Bath': It is a hyperlink film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- Sharadhaa, A. (14 March 2024). "Chow Chow Bath Movie Review: This film offers a new flavour to romantic tales". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ N, Hari P. (23 January 2025). "Dominic And The Ladies' Purse Movie Review: Mammootty Shines As The Ex-Cop Turned Detective In This Entertaining Ride Full Of Unexpected Twists & Turns!". Koimoi. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Dominic and the ladies' purse' box office collections day 11: Mammootty's film mints Rs 31 lakhs". The Times of India. 3 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (12 February 2025). "Vikram Prabhu's next titled Love Marriage". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Diés Iraé OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Pranav Mohanlal Starrer Malayalam Horror Film". Outlook India. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (14 July 2026). "Sushmitha Bhat: Every industry is helping me understand my craft better". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑
- "Sushmitha Bhat: Did not expect the song Tulasi to blow up the way it did". OTTPlay. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- "'Thulasi' and 'Ninna Notavu': A fresh wave in Kannada indie music". The Hindu. 6 March 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Krishnavataram - Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)' 1st Week Collections May 8-14, 2026 16 May, 2026". Film Information. 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart Movie eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑
- "Karavali Movie: ಕರಾವಳಿ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಭೂಮಿಯಾದ ಸುಷ್ಮಿತಾ ಭಟ್; ರಾಜ್ ಬಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಇರ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂದೇ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಂಡೆ ಎಂದ ನಟಿ". Times Now Kannada (in Kannada). 25 November 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- G, Srushti S. (25 November 2025). "ರಾಜ್ ಬಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಪವರ್ ಹೌಸ್ ಎಂದ 'ಕರಾವಳಿ' ಸುಂದರಿ; ಯಾರಿದು ಸುಷ್ಮಿತಾ ಭಟ್? ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯೇನು?". kannada.filmibeat.com (in Kannada). Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑
- Sharadhaa, A. (5 May 2026). "Sushmitha Bhat's big break in Telugu with Nagarjuna's King 100". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sushmitha Bhat to Be Part of Nagarjuna's 100th Film! Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the Bengaluru techie-actress whose dance moves in Mammootty's film has internet talking". The Economic Times. 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Radha Films Production (23 April 2024). Echoes Of Love Short film.
- ↑
- Features, C. E. (23 August 2024). "Kaljiga set to release in Kananda and Tulu". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- Kaljiga Movie: eTimes. Retrieved 10 June 2026 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ Udayavani. "'ಚೌಚೌ ಬಾತ್' ನಲ್ಲಿ ರೊಮ್ಯಾಂಟಿಕ್ ಡ್ರಾಮಾ". Udayavani (in Kannada). Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (27 January 2025). "ഡൊമിനിക്കിലേക്ക് ക്ഷണം ലഭിച്ചത് ഇൻസ്റ്റഗ്രാം വീഡിയോകൾ വഴി; ശ്രദ്ധേയമായി സുഷ്മിത ഭട്ട്". ETV Bharat News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "First single Kalyana Kalavaram from Vikram Prabhu's 'Love Marriage' released". The Times of India. 3 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bramayugam producers officially title Pranav Mohanlal's 1st horror film as Dies Irae; unveil an eerie and unsettling look". Pinkvilla. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Latest News, Videos and Photos of Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (25 November 2025). "Sushmitha Bhatt: The key reason to sign Karavalli was to work with Raj B Shetty". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑
- "Sushmitha Bhat's big break in Telugu with Nagarjuna's King 100". www.msn.com. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- "Sushmitha Bhat joins the cast of King 100". Telugu cinema. 2 November 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑
- "Sushmitha Bhat talks about her five favourite actresses". The Times of India. 3 October 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- "Deepa Hiremath replaces Sushmitha Bhat in Kaavyanjali". The Times of India. 13 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ ""In a space where mediocrity is celebrated and featured, I want to make a difference" – In Conversation With Sumedh K - The Indian Music Diaries". theindianmusicdiaries.com. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2026.