Child Actor Karthikeya Dev Biography, Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth In 2025

By sreyashi ray Sun, 5 Oct 2025
Early Life & Roots
Karthikeya Dev is a young Indian actor famous as a child artist in all the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam language films. He is a Hindu Telugu born in Hyderabad, India. Kavitha Podilapu is his mother. He also has a younger sister. 
The background information and his early education (schooling name, name of his father, etc) are mostly confidential and are not publicly displayed on the forefront.
Age & Physical Profile
By 2025, Karthikeya Dev was estimated to be somewhere between 13 and 15 years old (birth year is not officially verified in credible sources). The exact date of birth is sometimes given as 2005, which is not substantially confirmed. 
Height information does not always surface in the public. Entertainment sites quote that he is of average child-actor height, although no reliable source provides the exact height.
Family & Personal Life
  • Mother: Kavitha Podilapu 
  • Brothers and sisters: He has a younger sister. 
  • Relationship Status: He is a child actor, and we have no history of marriage or romantic relationships. 
He also maintains a presence on social media (Instagram) as karthikeya.dev, where he posts peep-sneak previews of his work, as well as backstage photos. 
Career Highlights & Filmography
Breakthrough & Notable Works
  • Karthikeya broke through to the big time with the big-budget Telugu action film Salaar, in which Karthikeya played the younger Varadharajarajavijaya. 
  • He also appeared later on in L2: Empuraan as Young Zayed Masood. 
  • He later entered Tamil in 2025, in Good Bad Ugly, as the son of the character played by Ajith Kumar, Vihaan. This act got him greater appreciation in the South Indian film industry. 
  • He also appeared in Tuk Tuk (Telugu fantasy comedy), which was released in 2025 and where he used his varied skills in emotional and light-hearted acting. 
  • Other credits listed are Coolie (as young Simon) and other appearances as a child actor in local movies. 

Growth & Recognition

  • Collaboration with popular actors such as Ajith Kumar and multi-language movies makes Karthikeya a pan-South child actor. 
  • His emotional performance in Good Bad Ugly has been called to attention by the audience and critics, particularly in his scenes with the veteran actors. 
  • He also participates in publicity, tours, and events related to his movies. (Ex. speeches, behind-the-scenes chatter) 
Net Worth Estimate (2025)
Precise, authentic net worth is not publicly announced. Since he is a child actor with relatively limited lead credits, any figure is to be seen as speculative.
Other entertainment portals tout small fortunes in his movies, brand endorsements, and social media influence. 
Considering his status as an upcoming child artist, his net worth by 2025 may fall in the lakhs (INR) but not crores, and this would have to be disclosed either by his management or by way of financial audits.
Future Prospects & Vision
The trend of Karathikeya Dev indicates a gradual upward trend. When he still receives considerable parts in multi-language movies, has worked with proven actors, and juggles his studies with acting, he might move up to lead roles in his late teens.
His sensitivity, social networking skills, and multi-genres make him one of the bright young talents to be observed in South Indian cinema.
Conclusion
Not only is Kathikeya Dev a child actor, but he is also an upcoming star whose acting in Salaar, L2: Empuraan and Good Bad Ugly has provided him with a platform. Although most of his personal information has been kept secret, his rise to the industry is equally eloquent. Viewers and people in the industry will be keen to see what he does next, as 2025 unfolds.