Rishabh Shetty is a name which is synonymously linked with quality films today. With ‘Kantara’ becoming a country-wide phenomenon in the blockbuster hits list, Rishab’s career has been nothing short of phenomenal. While ‘Kantara’ was a career-defining moment for him, surprisingly enough are some of the other big-ticket films which reflect highly about Rishabh Shetty’s credentials.
Ricky
Rishabh Shetty also directed the crime thriller ‘Ricky,’ which was his debut directorial film. Rishabh also scripted the film, with Rakshit Shetty and Haripriya in the starring roles. ‘Ricky’ marked the beginning of Rishab’s prosperous directorial journey.
Kirik Party
‘Rishab directed ‘Kirik Party’ the same year and it was a super hit. Critics and the public appreciated the film. It emerged as one of the highest-grossing Kannada films ever and it continued to run for 365 days at multiplexes. Rikshit Shetty and Rashmika Mandanna play the lead protagonists in the film. It was a super hit that it was later remade in Telugu as ‘Kirrak Party’.
Sarkari High Pre Shaale Kasaragodu Koduge
This socio-political satire, written and directed by Rishab, and produced by him, was a box office success. The film discusses grave social issues in which government officials attempt to close a school, but the students of the school unite and save their school. The movie was not just a box office success, but it even won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film in 2019. Its motivational story and comedy hit hearts so deeply.
Bell Bottom
‘Bell Bottom’ was Rishabh Shetty’s debut major film. The 2019 movie turned out to be the year’s biggest hit and even got its world premiere at India Film Week Japan. The film was a milestone in Rishab’s life, whose screen persona in the film is of wannabe detective who attempts to crack the case of robbery in the film, establishing himself as an actor and gaining more followers.
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana
In 2021, the audience liked this movie a lot. ‘Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana’ is the story of two friends who turned into one of the goons frightening people. The film stayed in the national top 10 box office for over two weeks, and that is sufficient about how popular the film was and how engaging were the story points.
Kantara
‘Kantara’ was a sleeper hit in 2022 and was universally praised by the audience and critics. Rishab not only acted in the film but also directed and wrote the film, showcasing his multi-talented nature. The film’s success was humongous, placing Indian culture on the global map. He is producing the prequel of the film, going back in time with the story.
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