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Rishab Shetty visits Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings as Kantara Chapter 1 crosses 500 crore worldwide

Rishab Shetty was spotted at the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai. His Kantara Chapter 1 has already smashed records at the box office.

Published on: Oct 10, 2025, 14:13:58 IST
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Rishab Shetty is basking in the success of Kantara Chapter 1. The actor stars in the prequel to the 2022 release, and he has also written and directed it. As the film continues to break records at the box office nationwide as well as overseas, the actor and filmmaker was spotted at Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings. (Also read: Rishab Shetty reacts to Ram Gopal Varma calling him pioneer of cinema for Kantara Chapter 1: ‘Main ek bachcha hu’)

Rishab at Siddhivinayak Temple

Rishab Shetty waved at fans as he was seen outside Siddhivinayak Temple.
Rishab Shetty waved at fans as he was seen outside Siddhivinayak Temple.

Rishab was seen barefoot as he exited the temple premises with several security members on Friday morning. The actor, in a white shirt paired with a white mundu, was seen smiling as many fans waved at him. He posed for pictures for a few seconds and was then seen entering his car.

About Kantara Chapter 1

The prequel – Kantara Chapter 1 – is set a thousand years before the events of the film. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah.

It tells the story of a tribal man named Berme (Rishab) who strives for autonomy for the people of Kantara. Prince Kulashekara (Gulshan) of a neighbouring kingdom wants to control the land and its people, forcing Berme to fight back. The film received positive reviews upon release, with special attention paid to Rishab's performance and the visual effects. A third film - Kantara Chapter 2 - has been announced.

 
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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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