Rishab Shetty celebrated Diwali 2025 with his family in a heartwarming way. Taking to Instagram, the actor-filmmaker shared a series of festive photos with family.
Rishab Shetty’s heartwarming caption
In the snaps, the ‘Kantara’ actor was seen with his wife, Pragathi Rishab Shetty, and their children, Ranvit and Raadya. The Shettys were seen dressed in elegant traditional attire. Rishab Shetty shared the snaps along with a heartwarming note that read, “A festival of lights, a lifetime of memories.. Grateful for family, love, and laughter this Deepavali.”The post was soon flooded with comments. One comment read, “Two human souls in one one frame.” Another fan commented, “Most Versatile Hero of Kannada Industry.” Netizens also shared love for ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ as one comment read, “2025 T F I Telugu film industry kantara 1 biggest blockbuster movie kantara 1 jai shri ram Anna vadina Happy dipawali shubhakankshalu rishabsheetty Anna vadina .”
‘Kantara’ BTS: Acting and Sirecting as ‘Mayakara’
Soon after sharing his family celebration, Rishab shifted focus back to his artistic side with a behind-the-scenes video from Kantara: Chapter 1.The new BTS clip showcased him directing and acting simultaneously in the role of Mayakara which is a character steeped in mysticism and folklore.The makers of the film posted the video with the caption, “Witness the magic behind #RishabShetty’s transformation into the enigmatic ‘Mayakara’ in #KantaraChapter1. A sneak peek into the hours of artistry, dedication, and intricate detailing that brought this mystical character to life.”
About ‘Kantara Chapter 1’
A prequel to the 2022 blockbuster ‘Kantara’, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ delves into the origins of Daiva Kola traditions and ancestral conflicts. Released on October 2, the movie received much love for it’s execution style, especially the grand climax portions. Apart from Rishab Shetty’s magnificent acting, the Malayalam actor Jayaram’s performance also received much love from the audiences.


