Kairavi Desai

Kairavi Desai is an Indian–Australian actor, producer, and director who thrives in spaces where genre, identity, and bold storytelling collide. She will next appear in the highly anticipated STREET FIGHTER adaptation from director Kitao Sakurai, playing a supporting role opposite Noah Centineo. The film is set for release by Paramount Pictures in Fall 2026. Her recent credits include the Australian television series THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME and the lead role in the viral queer digital series TOUCH, which has surpassed 6 million views on TikTok and 1 million on YouTube. Created by filmmaking duo Monique Terry and Hannah-Rae Meegan, the series explores the lesbian lore of a touch-football team and the intersections of queerness, sport, and identity. Kairavi has also appeared in national commercials and branded comedy series for Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Lipton, Afterpay, and Domino’s. She holds a degree from the Queensland University of Technology and a Diploma in Film Production from UCLA.

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