Abhilash Shetty

Abhilash Shetty (born September 3, 1993) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. He made a remarkable directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Kannada film Koli Taal. . 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

Early life
Shetty was born in Shimoga, Karnataka, into a Kannada speaking Bunt family. 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.

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.