Rishab Shetty movies & biography
Rishab Shetty is an Indian actor, director and producer born on 7 July 1983 in Kundapura, Karnataka, India. He primarily works in Kannada cinema and holds a diploma in film direction from the Government Film and TV Institute in Bangalore. He is known for acting in films such as Kantara (2022) and Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021).
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 July 1983 (age 43) |
| Birthplace | Kundapura, Karnataka, India |
| Latest release | Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025) |
Best Rishab Shetty movies
Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1
KantaraCareer overview
Rishab Shetty's career in Kannada cinema includes work as an actor, director, and screenwriter. In 2016, he directed and wrote the screenplay for Kirik Party, a comedy-drama. He then appeared as Detective Diwakara in the 2019 comedy-thriller Bell Bottom. That same year, he played Cowboy Krishna in a cameo appearance in Avane Srimannarayana and also contributed to its screenplay. In 2021, he acted as Hari in the crime drama Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana. His 2022 film Kantara saw him take on three roles: he played Kaadubettu Shiva and Shiva's Father, and also served as director and writer for the action-adventure-thriller. Most recently, in 2025, he is set to appear in Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1, where he plays Berme / Mayakara and also works as director and writer for the action-drama-fantasy. Shetty's work spans multiple genres and roles, from acting to directing and writing.
Rishab Shetty movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 | Berme / Mayakara | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 | Director | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 | Writer | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2022 | Kantara | Kaadubettu Shiva / Shiva's Father | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2022 | Kantara | Director | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2022 | Kantara | Writer | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2013 | Lucia | Cast | 7.1 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rishab Shetty's latest movie?
His latest movie in our database is Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025), in which he plays Berme / Mayakara and also serves as director and writer.
What was Rishab Shetty's early work?
His early work includes directing and writing the screenplay for Kirik Party (2016).
What is Rishab Shetty's age and birthplace?
He was born on 7 July 1983 in Kundapura, Karnataka, India, which makes him 41 years old as of 2024.
What are Rishab Shetty's best-known films?
He is best known for Kantara (2022), where he played Kaadubettu Shiva / Shiva's Father and also directed and wrote, and for Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021), where he played Hari.
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