Actor, Director, Producer, Writer
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Prashant Shetty known professionally as Rishab Shetty is an Indian director and actor who primarily works in Kannada-language cinema. Shetty is a diploma holder in film direction from the Government Film and TV Institute in Bangalore. He has also worked with A. M. R. Ramesh on Cyanide.
Rishab Shetty made his acting debut in Thuglak. He also played a small role as a police officer in Pawan Kumar's Lucia, and then played a key role in Ulidavaru Kandante, which is directed by Rakshit Shetty. Rishab Shetty won the National Award for Best Childrens' Film for his 3rd directorial film Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale Kaasaragodu in 2018. He also worked as a director and actor in the 2022 divine blockbuster Kantara produced by Hombale Films.
Upcoming Movies:
2026 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty.
21 January 2027 | Hindi
Cast: Rishab Shetty.
Recent Movies:
08 May 2026 | Telugu
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rachana Inder, N P Thapashwini, Honnavalli Krishna, Pramod Shetty.
02 October 2025 | Hindi,Telugu,Tamil,Malayalam,Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Rakesh Poojary, Jayaram Subramaniam, Prakash Thuminad, Pramod Shetty, Deepak Rai Panaje, Mime Ramdas, Achyuth Kumar.
26 August 2023 | Telugu
Cast: Divya Spandana, Rishab Shetty, Pawan Kumar, Prajwal BP, Diganth, Srivatsa shyam, Tejas Jayanna, Shreyas Sharma, Bharath Vashist, Nithin Krishnamurthy, Archana Kottige, Anoosha K Bhat, Manjunath Nayaka, Aniruddha Vedanti, Chethan Durga, Gagan Ram, Rakesh Rajkumar.
21 July 2023 | Kannada
Cast: Divya Spandana, Rishab Shetty, Pawan Kumar, Prajwal BP, Diganth, Srivatsa shyam, Tejas Jayanna, Shreyas Sharma, Bharath Vashist, Nithin Krishnamurthy, Archana Kottige, Anoosha K Bhat, Manjunath Nayaka, Aniruddha Vedanti, Chethan Durga, Gagan Ram, Rakesh Rajkumar.
2022 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Haripriya, Tanya Hope, Yogaraj Bhat, Pramod Shetty, PD Sathish Chandra, Achyuth Kumar.
2022 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Ganavi Laxman, Anant Nag, Kishore, Shivamani, Achyuth Kumar.
30 September 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Saptami Gouda, Kishore Kumar G, Achyuth Kumar, Manasi Sudhir, Deepak Rai Panaje, Prakash Thuminad, Pramod Shetty, Shanil Guru, Swaraj Shetty, Naveen D Padil, Ragu Pandeshwar.
24 June 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rachana Inder, Thapashwini Poonacha, Pramod Shetty.
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana
19 November 2021 | Kannada
Cast: Raj B Shetty, Rishab Shetty, Gopalkrishna Deshpande.
05 March 2021 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Ganavi Laxman, Pramod Shetty, Manjunath Gowda.
15 February 2019 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Shivamani, Haripriya.
Sarkari Hi Pra Shaale Kasaragodu
27 July 2018 | Kannada
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Anant Nag, Ranjan, Sampath, Pramod Shetty, Saptha Pavoor, Mahendra Prasad, Sohan Shetty, Prakash Thuminad, Achyuth Kumar.
23 September 2016 | Kannada
Cast: Siddharth Mahesh, Sruti Hariharan, Achuth Kumar, Sanchari Vijay, Gaurish Akki, Rishab Shetty.
Top Stories:
Jai Hanuman: Rishab Shetty Joins Hands with Mythri Movie Makers
Published On: 31 March 2026Rishab Shetty Films collaborates with Mythri Movie Makers for Jai Hanuman, marking a major step up in scale.... Read more
Kantara: Chapter 1 Set for Global English Release on October 31
Published On: 23 October 2025Kantara: Chapter 1 to release in English on Oct 31; Hombale Films trims runtime to 2h14m as the film nears ₹800 Cr globally.... Read more
Kantara: Chapter 1 Deepavali Trailer Drops Ahead of Festive Season. Can It Push the Film to ₹1,000 Crore?
Published On: 16 October 2025After shattering box office records with over ₹650 crore worldwide, Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to keep audiences hooked. As the Deepavali festival approaches, the makers have released a brand-new trailer rekindling the buzz around Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster.... Read more
Rishab Shetty Rises to 3rd Spot on IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Celebrities List
Published On: 10 October 2025After Kantara: Chapter 1’s blockbuster success, Rishab Shetty jumps to 3rd on IMDb’s list, with co-star Rukmini Vasanth securing 5th place.... Read more
Kantara: Chapter 1 Roars Past ₹335 Crore in Just 4 Days, Sets New Kannada Box Office Record!
Published On: 06 October 2025Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 storms the global box office with ₹335 crore in just four days!... Read more
Kantara: Chapter 1 Day 1 Box Office — Rishab Shetty’s Film Opens with ₹60 Crore in India
Published On: 03 October 2025Kantara: Chapter 1 opens with ₹60 cr in India, setting historic records for Kannada cinema.... Read more
Kantara: Chapter 1 Movie Review: A Mesmerizing Mythical Epic That Redefines Indian Cinema
Published On: 02 October 2025Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 (4.5/5) | Rishab Shetty delivers a powerful prequel that blends mythology, emotion, and spectacle with stunning visuals and a gripping narrative. Kantara: Chapter 1 is a theatrical experience rooted in culture, carried by his commanding performance and unforgettable music.... Read more
‘Kantara Chapter 1’ First Reviews Out: Early Buzz, Mixed Critic Response & Record-Breaking Advance Bookings
Published On: 01 October 2025‘Kantara Chapter 1’ earns praise for scale & performances, mixed reviews, record-breaking pre-sales.... Read more
Kantara: Chapter 1 Unveils ‘Brahmakalsha’ Track Ahead of Grand Release
Published On: 29 September 2025Hombale Films’ highly anticipated prequel Kantara: Chapter 1 sets the stage for its epic saga with the release of the devotional and cinematic track ‘Brahmakalsha,’ building excitement ahead of its October 2 worldwide premiere.... Read more
Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer Released: Rishab Shetty Returns in Prequel, Watch All Language Versions
Published On: 22 September 2025The wait is finally over for fans of Kantara. The much-anticipated trailer of Kantara: Chapter 1 was officially released today, September 22, at 12:45 PM, across the social media handles of Hombale Films, including Instagram, X, and YouTube.... Read more
