Son of civil engineer Suresh S, Aakash Suresh, like his father, has studied engineering. While still in college, he was a part of several dramas and plays. Having a keen interest in acting and performing, Aakash went on to receive professional training in acting and dancing from Tent Cinema and Shiamak Davar Dance Institute. He made his debut in 2017 with the Kannada romantic drama Kadhal, which is produced by his father.