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Rishab Shetty

Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Born: 24 July 1983 (age 41 years), Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka, India

NET Worth: ~1 MN USD (RS 12cr)

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Kantara

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NET Worth:1 MN USD (RS 12cr)

Latest Movie

Kantara

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Kantara

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Updated on: 17 Jun 2025

Rishab Shetty, born Prashanth Shetty on July 7, 1983, in Keradi, Karnataka, is an actor, director, and screenwriter known for his strong presence in Kannada cinema. He started with the film Tuglak in 2012 and made his directorial debut with Ricky in 2016. His work on...

Rishab Shetty Bio

Full Name Rishab Shetty
Nick Name Rishab
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Height (approx.) 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.) 68 kg
Date Of Birth Sunday, 24 Jul 1983
Age 41
Birthplace Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka, India
Zodiac Sign Leo
Hometown Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka, India
Marital Status Married
Spouse Pragathi Shetty (m. 2017)
Net Worth ~1 MN USD (RS 12cr)
Debut: Acting Debut - Tuglak
Directorial Debut - Ricky
Upcoming Movies: Kantara: Chapter 1
Quotes:

“ I strongly believe… more regional is more universal.“

“ Those gods… part of Hindu culture and Hindu rituals.“

“ Chaos is a man and yes I want him bad“

“ Thank you so much for your kind words“

Awards:

National Film Award (2022)

  • Best Actor: Winner for Kantara

National Film Award (2018)

  • Best Feature Film: Winner for Sa.Hi.Pra.Shaale…

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Rishab Shetty Filmography

Latest Movies - 3
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
30 Sep 2022
16 cr
Blockbuster
₹398 cr
4/5
8.2/10
23 Jun 2022
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Latest Movies - 1
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
30 Sep 2022
16 cr
Blockbuster
₹398 cr
4/5
8.2/10

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Rishab Shetty FAQ

Born Prashanth Shetty on 7 July 1983 in Keradi, Kundapura, Karnataka

He directed and starred in Kantara, earning National acclaim in 2022

He holds a B.Com, MBA, and a diploma in film direction

His first notable work was assisting on Cyanide (2006), and acting debut in Tuglak (2012)

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  • Rishab Shetty was a finalist in the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada season 1.
  • He once sold water cans and tea­ powder to support himself 
  • Earned Academy Awards eligibility when Kantara entered the shortlist in 2023 
  • Took a month-long vegetarian vow during Kantara filming, per coastal rituals .
  • Co-founded production with Shivamma, winning top critics’ awards at Busan and Fajr Festivals 
     

Rishab Shetty Top Movies

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Kantara

Action, Drama

Collection: ₹398 cr

pinkvilla

4/5

imdb

8.2/10

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