Rishab Shetty
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| Shetty in 2024 | |
| Born | 07 July 1983 (age 42) Keradi, Kundapura, Udupi district, Karnataka, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com, Vijaya College, Bengaluru |
| Alma mater | Vijaya College |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Known for | Kirik Party, Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kantara |
| Notable works | Ulidavaru Kandante, Kirik Party, Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Bell Bottom, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, Kantara |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Director (Kannada), SIIMA Award for Best Director |
| Spouse(s) | Pragathi Shetty |
| Parents | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Rishab Shetty (Prashanth Shetty) is an Indian actor, director, producer and screenwriter who works primarily in Kannada cinema.[1] He became well-known throughout the country thanks to his critically acclaimed films, including Kirik Party (2016) and Kantara (2022), the latter of which became a pan-India blockbuster. Shetty has made a name for himself in the Kannada film industry by fusing traditional storytelling with modern techniques.
Early Life & Education
Rishab Shetty was born on 7 July 1983 in Keradi village, Kundapura Taluk of Udupi District, Karnataka, into a Bunt family.[2][3][4][5] After completing his education in Kundapura, he enrolled at Vijaya College in Bengaluru to work toward a B.Com. He performed in Yakshagana plays and was heavily involved in theater while he was a student. Stage plays in Bengaluru stoked his love of acting and inspired him to pursue a career in film.
In order to launch his career in the Kannada film industry, Shetty also obtained a diploma in film direction from the Government Film and TV Institute in Bangalore.
Career
Shetty started out in the movie business as an assistant director, spot boy, and clap boy. "Tuglak" (2012) was his first acting role.[6] Later, he played a police officer in "Lucia," and his role in "Ulidavaru Kandante" (2014) brought him fame.
With "Ricky," which starred Rakshit Shetty, Shetty made his directorial debut in 2016. He then went on to make "Kirik Party," which was a huge commercial success and won him the Best Director Filmfare and SIIMA awards. His 2018 film "Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai" took home the Best Children's Film National Film Award.
As an actor, Shetty starred in the lead role of "Bell Bottom" (2019) and then gave a strong performance as gangster Hari in the critically acclaimed film "Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana" (2021).[7]
Shetty directed and starred in Hombale Films' 2022 production of "Kantara." It became the second highest-grossing Kannada film globally after first being released in Kannada and then gaining popularity throughout India.[8] He received the IFFI Special Jury Award in 2023 for his performance in "Kantara," which earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor.[9]
Filmography
Rishab Shetty has worked in Kannada cinema as an actor, director, and producer, delivering some of the most successful and acclaimed films in recent years. Shetty has demonstrated versatility both in front of and behind the camera since his debut in Tuglak (2012), followed by his breakthrough as a filmmaker with Kirik Party (2016) and the worldwide success of Kantara (2022). One of the most eagerly awaited movies in Indian cinema is his next project, Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025).
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tuglak | Villain | |
| 2013 | Attahasa | Undercover Cop | |
| 2013 | Lucia | Police Constable | |
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Raghu | |
| 2016 | Ricky | Radhakrishna's Friend | |
| 2018 | Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale | Inspector Kempraju | |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Film director | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Bell Bottom | Detective Divakara | |
| 2019 | Katha Sangama | Mentally Disturbed Person | |
| 2019 | Avane Srimannarayana | Cowboy Krishna | Cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Hero | Hero | |
| 2021 | SriKrishna@gmail.com | Police inspector | Cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana | Hari | |
| 2022 | Mishan Impossible | Khaleel | Telugu film; Cameo appearance |
| 2022 | Harikathe Alla Girikathe | Giri / Himself | |
| 2022 | Kantara | Kaadubettu Shiva / Shiva's father | |
| 2023 | Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare | Senior | Cameo appearance |
| 2025 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | Berme |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ricky | Debut as director |
| 2016 | Kirik Party | |
| 2018 | Sa.Hi.Pra.Shaale Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai | Won National Film Award (Best Children’s Film) |
| 2022 | Kantara | |
| 2025 | Kantara: Chapter 1 |
As producer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Katha Sangama | |
| 2021 | Hero | Also co-writer |
| 2021 | Pedro | |
| 2022 | Shivamma Yarehanchinala | |
| 2024 | Laughing Buddha | |
| 2025 | Vaghachipani |
Notable Works
Some of Shetty’s most notable works include:
- Ulidavaru Kandante (2014)
- Ricky (2016)
- Kirik Party (2016)
- Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai (2018)
- Bell Bottom (2019)
- Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021)
- Kantara (2022)
- Kantara Chapter 1 (2025)
Achievements and Recognition
For his contributions to Indian cinema, Rishab Shetty has won numerous prestigious accolades. His portrayal in Kantara earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor, and Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film. Additionally, he received the SIIMA Award for Best Director for Kirik Party and the Filmfare Award for Best Director (Kannada). He was granted the IFFI Special Jury Award in 2023. Shetty, who is widely recognized as one of the most influential creative voices in Kannada cinema, is recognized for having introduced regional cinema to both domestic and foreign audiences.
External Links
See also
References
- ↑ Do You Know The Real Name of Kantara Fame Rishab Shetty? (18 October 2022) . Retrieved 3 October 2025
- ↑ From supplying water cans to acting in 'Bell Bottom': Rishab Shetty speaks to TNM . In The News Minute (21 February 2019) . Retrieved 3 october 2025
- ↑ INTERVIEW | Rishab Shetty: 'I believe in the practice and I have portrayed it' . In The Hindu (17 November 2022) . Retrieved 3 october 2025
- ↑ Kantara Rishab Shetty felicitated by Sharjah Karnataka Sangha and UAE Bunts community . In The Times of India . Retrieved 3 october 2025
- ↑ Rishab and Pragathi Shetty's glitzy Bunt wedding . In The Times of India . Retrieved 3 october 2025
- ↑ Meet the 3 Shettys changing Kannada cinema . In The Hindu (4 January 2022) . Retrieved 24 October 2022
- ↑ If you liked Rishab Shetty in 'Kantara', watch his 7 best and highest-rated movies, per IMDb on ZEE5, Voot and more . In GQ India (2022-10-20) . Retrieved 3 October 2025
- ↑ Kantara box office collection: Rishab Shetty's film overtakes Kiccha Sudeep's Vikrant Rona, is now third-highest grossing Kannada film ever . In Indian Express (20 October 2022) . Retrieved 3 October 2025
- ↑ Winners at IFFI54 , Press Information Bureau (29 November 2023) . Retrieved 29 November 2023