Kavya Shaiva (born 6 April 1999) also popularly known as Kaavu is an Indian actress and television personality who primarily works in the Kannada entertainment industry. She is known for her role as Sumana in the television serial Kendasampige.
She was born in Krishnarajapet, Karnataka, India. Kavya completed her schooling at Teresian Convent Girls High School in Mysore, and later pursued a diploma from JSS Polytechnic for Women, Mysore. After completing her education, she chose to pursue a career in acting.
Kavya began her acting career in television with the Kannada serial Bhumithayane, in which she played the role of Sanvi. She later gained wider recognition through the serial Kendasampige, broadcast on Colors Kannada, where she portrayed the character Sumana. The serial ran for more than 600 episodes and increased her popularity among Kannada television audiences.
In 2025, Kavya made her Kannada film debut with Kothalavadi, directed by Sriraj, in which she starred opposite Pruthvi Ambaar. The film marked her transition from television to cinema.She later rose to wider popularity after participating as a contestant in the reality television show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 and emerged as 3rd Runner Up, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep.
The official Instagram profile of Kavya Shaiva is:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkavyashaiva
Early life and education
Kavya Shaiva was born on 6 April 1999 in Krishnarajapet (K.R. Pete), in Karnataka, India. She completed her schooling at Teresian Convent Girls High School in Mysore. After finishing her school education, she pursued a diploma at JSS Polytechnic for Women, Mysore.
During her early years, Kavya developed an interest in acting and performing arts. After completing her diploma studies, she decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and later entered television acting.
Career
Kavya Shaiva began her acting career in the Telugu television industry, where she appeared in serial before returning to the Kannada television industry. She made her Kannada television debut with the serial Bhumithayane, portraying the character Sanvi.
She later gained wider recognition for playing Sumana in the Kannada television serial Kendasampige, which aired on Colors Kannada and ran for several hundred episodes.
In 2025, she made her Kannada film debut with Kothalavadi, directed by Sriraj, opposite Pruthvi Ambaar.
In the same year, she participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep, where she finished as the third runner-up.
Filmography
Films
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| Year |
Title |
Role |
Language |
Notes |
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| 2025 |
Kothalavadi |
Lead role |
Kannada |
Debut film |
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Television
More information Year, Title ...
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Channel |
Notes |
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| Unknown |
Bhumithayane |
Sanvi |
Unknown |
Kannada serial |
| 2022 |
Kendasampige |
Sumana |
Colors Kannada |
Lead role |
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Reality Television
More information Year, Show ...
| Year |
Show |
Role |
Result |
|---|
| 2024 |
Dance Karnataka Dance |
Contestant |
Winner |
| 2025 |
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 |
Contestant |
3rd runner-up |
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