Kairavi Desai

Kairavi Desai is an IndianAustralian 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 HannahRae Meegan the series explores the lesbian lore of a touchfootball team and the intersections of queerness sport and identity Kairavi has also appeared in national commercials and branded comedy series for Taco Bell McDonalds Lipton Afterpay and Dominos She holds a degree from the Queensland University of Technology and a Diploma in Film Production from UCLA