Shivakarthik Danda

Shivakarthik Danda is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He began his career in supporting roles and gained recognition for his performance in the 2025 film Shambala. He has also appeared in films such as Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu, and Thandel.

Early life

Shivakarthik was born in Varagani village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. He was raised in an agricultural family and his father is a farmer. He did not have a family background in the film industry prior to his entry into cinema.

Career

Shivakarthik entered the film industry after auditioning for the film Josh, where he was selected from a large pool of applicants for a supporting role.

In an attempt to transition to a lead actor, he starred in the film Lajja. He worked on the project for over two years; however, the film was not commercially successful.

His career trajectory shifted after he was cast in the film Pantham, where his performance received praise from Director K. S. Ravindra (Bobby). This recognition led to a role in Ram Gopal Varma's Bhairava Geetha, where he played a significant character.

Shivakarthik's role in Akhaada helped gain him recognition in the industry. He later appeared in Ugram and Thandel. In late 2025, he played a pivotal role in the suspense thriller Shambala, starring Aadi Saikumar and directed by Yugandhar Muni. Shivakarthik secured the role after auditioning through the film's co-director, Manish.

As of 2026, Shivakarthik is slated to appear in the films Haindava and Vrushakarma.

Films