From Vinay Gowda to Deepika Das: Kannada TV actors who made a sensational debut

Kannada television has seen a lot of celebs who have carved a niche for themselves. These actors have not only left an impression on the viewers but also created a new wave by bringing life to their on-screen characters. In fact, the on-screen characters portrayed by these celebs have set a trend in Kannada television which is often looked up to by others.

Nisha got her biggest break with the popular daily soap 'Gattimela'. Having started her career as a background dancer, the actress made her leading lady debut as Amulya of Gattimela. Although she plays the role of a girl-next-door in the daily soap, Nisha adds the rugged flavour to her on-screen character. She is often known as the 'Rowdy Baby' for her bold and daring reel looks.

This ever-charming actress made her Kannada TV debut with the show 'Lakshmi Baramma' where she portrayed the role of a typical village belle who gets married to a businessman in an unusual situation. From speaking a typical native language to the costumes and her appearance, Kavita won the hearts of millions with her charm. She proved to be a synonym for her on-screen character 'Chinnu'.

Vinay Gowda brought about a new wave in the Kannada telly world by setting a benchmark for mythological character through his masculine body. His on-screen character of lord Shiva in shows like Hara Hara Mahadev and Yediyur Shree Siddalingeshwara is much looked up to. Vinay Gowda extended his limits to meet the needs of his on-screen character.

This Kinnari actress was the perfect cast to showcase the adolescent age of her on-screen character 'Mani'. Despite being trolled for her skin tone and keeping aside the 'criticism', Bhoomi Shetty proved talent is the ultimate thing. She indeed turned out to be a diva and is praiseworthy.

Be it a lead character or her participation in Bigg Boss Kannada season 8, Geetha proved that a plus-size actress can pull up any show with swag. She has been an inspiration to many and enjoys enormous fandom.

Having started her television career with the supernatural fiction Naagini, Deepika Das surely set the trademark for the shape-shifting female serpent. Her grace and killer expressions are worth a mention.

This ravishing vamp of Kannada television made the audience hate her on-screen character to the core. Needless to say, her effortless acting skills are still talked about. Priyanka's accessories and hairstyles have become very famous.

JK, as he is fondly known, turned out to be a heartthrob of the Kannada telly world. Just like his on-screen character in his debut show 'Ashwini Nakshatra', Karthik Jayaram turned out to be a true 'superstar' in his real-life too within a short span of time. His physique and drool-worthy body in the show could make any girl go weak on her knees.