Kantara Chapter 1 Actor Rishab Shetty Celebrates Varamahalakshmi Festival With Family
Rishab Shetty celebrated Varamahalakshmi festival with his family. His next projects include Kantara: Chapter 1, Jai Hanuman, and The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
National Award winner Rishab Shetty has achieved phenomenal success with Kantara. Known for pouring his heart and soul into his films, the actor-filmmaker is equally devoted to his family, giving them as much importance as his work. Despite a packed schedule, he often finds time to celebrate festivals and take vacations with his loved ones. This balance was once again evident as Rishab celebrated the Varamahalakshmi festival with his wife, Pragathi Shetty, and their children, Ranvit and Raadya.
Rishab Shetty and family marked the occasion in a fully traditional manner, reflecting his deep-rooted connection to culture and traditions. Sharing glimpses from the celebrations, Pragathi posted pictures of the family dressed in festive attire, enjoying the auspicious day together. She captioned the post, 'Beautiful moments of Varamahalakshmi festival celebration. Happy Varamahalakshmi festival to all of us! #Varamahalakshmi #Varamahalakshmifestival." Take a look at the photos here:
Rishab Shetty hikes fee by 2400 per cent for Kantara: Chapter 1?
After the massive success of Kantara in 2022, Rishab Shetty is reportedly charging a significantly higher fee for its prequel, Kantara Chapter 1. As per a report, the actor-director has raised his remuneration by 2400 per cent. As to a Koimoi report, Shetty is now charging Rs 100 crore for Kantara Chapter 1. In addition to this amount, he has also entered into a profit-sharing deal with the producers, which could earn him an extra Rs 50 crore depending on the film's performance.
What's on the work front for Rishab Shetty?
On the professional front, Rishab Shetty is gearing up for the much-awaited Kantara: Chapter 1, which promises to offer audiences a divine, immersive journey steeped in folklore and spirituality. He will also appear in the mythological epic Jai Hanuman and the grand historical drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Recently, he was announced as the lead in Sithara Entertainment's upcoming No. 36.
Hombale Films, the production house backing the film, continues to expand its impressive slate of projects. Along with Kantara: Chapter 1, which is scheduled for release on October 2, 2025, the studio also has Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam and several other high-profile films in the pipeline.
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