Siddharth Gupta has become the talk of the town after the release of ‘Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)’ where he plays Lord Krishna. The film opened in theaters on May 7, 2026, and early reactions have drawn attention to Gupta’s screen presence, expressiveness and emotional depth. The makers chose a relatively fresh face for a role that has always been closely watched Indian cinemaand that decision has now put Gupta’s journey under the spotlight.
Siddharth Gupta’s journey before ‘Krishnavataram’
According to India Today, Gupta was born on November 4, 1993 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Later he went to Dubai to study engineering, but left that path to come to Mumbai and started acting. In Mumbai, he joined acting schools and worked in theater before getting his first major film opportunity. His break came during a stage performance where Ekta Kapoor spotted him and offered him an audition for ‘Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi’. After “a dozen auditions,” Gupta was cast. He is the brother of television producer and personality Vikas Gupta, though his acting career has moved on from his set of projects.After ‘Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi’, Gupta appeared in ALTBalaji’s ‘Ragini MMS: Returns’ in 2017, where he played Rahul. In 2019, Dhwani appeared in Bhanushali’s music video “Vaaste”, which went viral online. During the promotions of ‘Krishnavataram’, several viewers connected to that video.
The role of ‘Krishnavataram’ focuses attention on Siddharth Gupta
Gupta also shared a long note while addressing a ‘Krishnavataram’ rally in Mumbai. In it, he wrote about heartbreak, struggles and the years he spent waiting for the right opportunity. Directed by Hardik Gajjar, ‘Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)’ is the first chapter of a planned trilogy based on the life of Lord Krishna. The story follows Krishna from Dwarka to Kurukshetra after his separation from Radha. It also explores his relationships with Rukmini and Satyabhama. The film is based on the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. It stars Sushmitha Bhat as Radha, Nivaashiyni Krishnan as Rukmini and Sanskruti Jayana as Satyabhama. As the film hits theaters, Gupta’s transition from engineering student to mythological guide has become a key part of his dialogue.
