Gangavathi Pranesh (born 8 September 1960), also known as Gangavathi Beechi and Junior Beechi, is an Indian stand-up comedian who performs in the Kannada language, often sharing his life experiences through his humorous speeches.

Pranesh has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his unique style and content, inspired by the Kannada-language humorist Beechi.

He has been a judge on television reality shows, including Comedy Kiladigalu and Kannadada Kanmani.

Pranesh is very popular among Kannadigas and has traveled to over eleven countries, including the United States, Australia, Dubai, Singapore, and England to entertain abroad.

Pranesh made his acting debut in the 2008 Kannada-language film Mussanjemaatu, starring Sudeep and Ramya.