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.

[5][6] Shetty was born in Shimoga, Karnataka, into a Kannada speaking Bunt family.

After earning his degree, he worked as a financial analyst for two years at Capgemini in Bengaluru.

[8] Shetty started his filmmaking career by making short films, including Crony, Vinashi, and 2 Missed Calls.