Shalini Kondepudi

Shalini Kondepudi (aka K. Divya Shalini) is an Indian actress and writer. Born in Hyderabad, Telangana, she originates from a multicultural background and holds a Master of Arts degree in mass communication/media studies from the University of Hyderabad. Following her passion for journalism, she opted to study Mass Communication at the Central University of Hyderabad, where her career trajectory began to take shape.

Kondepudi's professional journey commenced in 2008 at the Times Group radio station, where she worked for a year before joining Sun Radio Network in 2009. Her career took a new direction when she joined the advertising industry, eventually becoming the Founder and Creative Director of Nutshell Advertising, a leading advertising agency based in Hyderabad. Her role as Founder and Creative Director at Nutshell Advertising established her credentials in the creative industry before her transition to entertainment.

In 2012, she realized her dream of working in the film industry, marking her entry into Telugu cinema. Kondepudi is known for her performances in My Dear Donga (2024), Choosi Choodangane (2020), and #Lifestories (2024). Her filmography also includes works such as Jayamma Panchayathi, Cable Reddy, and Subham, where she has served both as an actor and writer. She expanded her creative ventures by producing the family drama web series Alludu Garu, which premiered on the Telugu OTT platform Aha in October.

Working predominantly in the Tollywood entertainment industry, her artwork has been released in Telugu language movies and web series. Known for her work in Telugu cinema and web series, she is recognized as a multifaceted personality who has excelled in acting, content creation, and creative direction. Her dual expertise in advertising and entertainment has positioned her as a versatile creative professional bridging commercial and artistic endeavors in the Telugu film industry.