Karthik Mahesh is a model and actor from India. He is well-known for his contributions to Kannada and Telugu television. He rose to prominence and appreciation for his role as Chandru in the Zed Kannada television series Puttakkana Makkalu. Karthik was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Karthik Mahesh appears in Season 10 of the Kannada reality show Bigg Boss Kannada. On October 8th, 2023, Karthik entered the home, which was hosted by Baadshah Kiccha Sudeep.

Karthik Mahesh was born into a middle-class Hindu family in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He began his career as a model in television commercials and print advertisements. However, after overcoming numerous obstacles and setbacks, he entered the television profession.

He rose to prominence after starring in Puttakkana Makkalu, which broadcast on Zed Kannada, alongside Umashree, Sanjana Burli, Manju Bhasini, Dhanush, Pavan Kumar, and Chandana. Karthik later appeared on television in shows such as Puttakkana Makkalu and Antarapata.