Yagna Shetty embarked on a remarkable acting journey in 2007, marking her debut in the Kannada film industry with the movie Ondu Preethiya Kathe, a testament to her unwavering dedication and perseverance, considering she was not entirely proficient in the language at the time.
However, her initial struggles did not deter her from pursuing her passion, and she instead, used this as an opportunity to hone her skills and adapt to the new medium. Her remarkable performance in Ondu Preethiya Kathe left a lasting impression on both the audience and the critics, who were impressed by her natural talent and ability to convey emotions on screen.
As a result, Yagna Shetty earned the reputation of a promising debutante, paving the way for a successful and illustrious career in the world of acting.
In the year 2009, a talented actress made her mark on the big screen by starring in two highly acclaimed films, Eddelu Manjunatha and Love Guru. These movies garnered widespread critical acclaim, with the actress's performances in both films being particularly noteworthy. Her outstanding portrayal of a character in Eddelu Manjunatha earned her a prestigious Filmfare Special Award - South, a testament to her remarkable talent. Moreover, her supporting role in Love Guru earned her a well-deserved Filmfare Award -Kannada for Best Supporting Actress, further solidifying her position as a skilled and versatile actress in the industry.
Yagna's cinematic endeavors continued to unfold with a string of films, featuring notable titles such as Sugreeva, Kalla Malla Sulla, and Ulidavaru Kandanthe, showcasing her remarkable range and versatility as an actress.
Following her successful foray into the world of cinema, Yagna made the transition to television, where she took on the lead role in the thought-provoking socio-drama, Vaarasdaara, which tackles the pressing issue of female infanticide, a topic of great relevance and importance, in the year 2016.
In the same calendar year, she embarked on a new acting venture, assuming the character of Muthulakshmi, the wife of the notorious Veerappan, in the film Killing Veerappan.
Meanwhile, she also had the opportunity to portray the lead role in Ramabai, a biographical drama that delves into the remarkable life of B. R. Ambedkar's first wife.
In the year 2017, a talented actress by the name of Yagna had the opportunity to share the screen with renowned actors G Kishore Kumar and Tarun Shatriya in the critically acclaimed period action drama film, Kalathur Gramam.
