THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh turned heads at the eighth edition of Huddle Global 2026 in her hometown, Thiruvananthapuram, expressing her pride in Kerala’s flourishing startup ecosystem and her keen interest in contributing to it as an investor.
Following the inaugural session of the flagship startup conclave held at The Leela Raviz Kovalam on Thursday, the actress took to Facebook to share her excitement about returning to her roots for an event dedicated to innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
”A special day being back in my hometown, Thiruvananthapuram, and getting to be a part of Huddle Global 2026,” Keerthy wrote, praising the Government of Kerala for spearheading an initiative that empowers young minds shaping the future.
Stepping Into the Investor Arena
Beyond her acclaimed career in cinema, Keerthy highlighted her growing ambition to actively participate in the startup space as an investor. At the conclave, she delivered a special address titled “Where Creativity Meets Possibility,” focusing on the intersection of creative industries, entrepreneurship, and investment.
”As someone who is keen to be part of the startup ecosystem as an investor, I feel proud to be associated with initiatives like these that nurture innovation, support young entrepreneurs and help turn promising ideas into reality,” she noted in her post.
Sharing the Stage with Leaders and Diplomats
Keerthy expressed her honor at sharing the platform with top state leadership, diplomats, and technology administrators during the event. Her post specifically acknowledged the presence of:
- Shri V. D. Satheesan, Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala
- Shri P. K. Kunhalikutty, Honourable Minister for Industries, Information Technology, and AI
- Ms. Sophie Karlshausen, Ambassador at the Embassy of Belgium
- Mr. M. Vincent, Member of the Legislative Assembly (Kovalam)
- Mr. Anoop Ambika, CEO of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)
- Mr. S. Suhas IAS, Special Secretary, Electronics and IT Department
Lauding the strong entrepreneurial foundation Kerala has built over the years, Keerthy extended her best wishes for the grand success of the three-day summit—which runs from November 12 to 14—signing off with the event’s energetic catchphrase: “Hustle Up! Huddle Up!”
