Rishab Shetty

Rishab Shetty (born 7 July 1983), is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Kannada cinema. He is known for his roles in Bell Bottom, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, and Kantara franchise which was his highest-grossing directorial, and earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Shetty's acting debut was with Tuglak (2012). He next played an important role in Ulidavaru Kandante (2014) and made his directorial debut with Ricky (2016). His next directorial Kirik Party (2016) was a commercial success and fetched him Filmfare Award for Best Director, and SIIMA Award for Best Director.

Infobox

Born

Prashanth Shetty (1983-07-07) 7 July 1983 Keradi, Karnataka, India

Alma mater

Vijaya College

Occupations

Actor Director Producer Screenwriter

Years active

2006–present

Spouse

Pragati Shetty (m. 2017)

Children

Tables

Key · Filmography

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

· Filmography › As actor

2012

Tuglak

Role(s)

Villain

2013

Attahasa

Role(s)

Undercover Cop

Lucia

Role(s)

Police Inspector

2014

Ulidavaru Kandanthe

Role(s)

Raghu

2016

Ricky

Role(s)

Radhakrishna's Friend

2018

Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale

Role(s)

Inspector Kempraju

Ambi Ning Vayassaytho

Role(s)

Director of the movie

Notes

Cameo appearance

2019

Bell Bottom

Role(s)

Detective Divakara

Katha Sangama

Role(s)

Mentally Disturbed Person

Avane Srimannarayana

Role(s)

Cowboy Krishna

Notes

Cameo appearance

2021

Hero

Role(s)

Hero

SriKrishna@gmail

Role(s)

Police Inspector

Notes

Cameo appearance

Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana

Role(s)

Hari

2022

Mishan Impossible

Role(s)

Khaleel

Notes

Telugu film; Cameo appearance

Harikathe Alla Girikathe

Role(s)

Giri and Himself

Notes

Dual roles

Kantara

Role(s)

Kaadubettu Shiva and Annappa

2023

Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare

Role(s)

Senior

Notes

Cameo appearance

2025

Kantara: Chapter 1

Role(s)

Berme, Mayakara, Annappa and Kaadubettu Shiva

Notes

Four roles

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref
2012	Tuglak	Villain
2013	Attahasa	Undercover Cop
2013	Lucia	Police Inspector
2014	Ulidavaru Kandanthe	Raghu
2016	Ricky	Radhakrishna's Friend
2018	Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale	Inspector Kempraju
2018	Ambi Ning Vayassaytho	Director of the movie	Cameo appearance
2019	Bell Bottom	Detective Divakara
	Katha Sangama	Mentally Disturbed Person
	Avane Srimannarayana	Cowboy Krishna	Cameo appearance
2021	Hero	Hero
	SriKrishna@gmail	Police Inspector	Cameo appearance
	Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana	Hari
2022	Mishan Impossible	Khaleel	Telugu film; Cameo appearance
	Harikathe Alla Girikathe	Giri and Himself	Dual roles
	Kantara	Kaadubettu Shiva and Annappa	Dual roles
2023	Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare	Senior	Cameo appearance
2025	Kantara: Chapter 1	Berme, Mayakara, Annappa and Kaadubettu Shiva	Four roles

· Filmography › As director

2016

Ricky

Role(s)

Debut as director

Kirik Party

2018

Sa Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai

2022

Kantara

2025

Kantara: Chapter 1

Year	Title	Notes
2016	Ricky	Debut as director
2016	Kirik Party
2018	Sa Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai
2022	Kantara
2025	Kantara: Chapter 1

· Filmography › As producer

2018

Sa Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai

2019

Katha Sangama

2021

Hero

Role(s)

Also co-writer

Pedro

2022

Shivamma Yarehanchinala

2024

Laughing Buddha

Year	Title	Notes
2018	Sa Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai
2019	Katha Sangama
2021	Hero	Also co-writer
2021	Pedro
2022	Shivamma Yarehanchinala
2024	Laughing Buddha

· Awards and nominations

Kirik Party

Film

Kirik Party

Award

2016 Karnataka State Film Awards

Category

Best Family Entertainer

Result

Won

64th Filmfare Awards South

Film

64th Filmfare Awards South

Award

Best Director – Kannada

Category

Won

2nd IIFA Utsavam

Film

2nd IIFA Utsavam

Award

Best Director

Category

Nominated

6th SIIMA Awards

Film

6th SIIMA Awards

Award

Best Director – Kannada

Category

Won

Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai

Film

Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai

Award

66th National Film Awards

Category

Best Children's Film

Result

Won

2018 Karnataka State Film Awards

Film

2018 Karnataka State Film Awards

Award

Best Family Entertainer

Category

Won

66th Filmfare Awards South

Film

66th Filmfare Awards South

Award

Best Film – Kannada

Category

Nominated

Best Director – Kannada

Film

Best Director – Kannada

Award

Nominated

8th SIIMA Awards

Film

8th SIIMA Awards

Award

Best Director – Kannada

Category

Nominated

Best Film – Kannada

Film

Best Film – Kannada

Award

Nominated

Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana

Film

Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana

Award

10th SIIMA Awards

Category

Best Actor – Kannada

Result

Nominated

67th Filmfare Awards South

Film

67th Filmfare Awards South

Award

Best Actor – Kannada

Category

Nominated

Kantara

Film

Kantara

Award

54th International Film Festival of India

Category

IFFI Special Jury Award

Result

Won

11th SIIMA Awards

Film

11th SIIMA Awards

Award

Best Director – Kannada

Category

Won

Best Actor (Critics)

Film

Best Actor (Critics)

Award

Won

68th Filmfare Awards South

Film

68th Filmfare Awards South

Award

Best Director – Kannada

Category

Nominated

Best Actor – Kannada

Film

Best Actor – Kannada

Award

Won

70th National Film Awards

Film

70th National Film Awards

Award

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Category

Won

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment

Film

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment

Award

Won

Film	Award	Category	Result	Ref
Kirik Party	2016 Karnataka State Film Awards	Best Family Entertainer	Won
	64th Filmfare Awards South	Best Director – Kannada	Won
	2nd IIFA Utsavam	Best Director	Nominated
	6th SIIMA Awards	Best Director – Kannada	Won
Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai	66th National Film Awards	Best Children's Film	Won
	2018 Karnataka State Film Awards	Best Family Entertainer	Won
	66th Filmfare Awards South	Best Film – Kannada	Nominated
	66th Filmfare Awards South	Best Director – Kannada	Nominated
	8th SIIMA Awards	Best Director – Kannada	Nominated
	8th SIIMA Awards	Best Film – Kannada	Nominated
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana	10th SIIMA Awards	Best Actor – Kannada	Nominated
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana	67th Filmfare Awards South	Best Actor – Kannada	Nominated
Kantara	54th International Film Festival of India	IFFI Special Jury Award	Won
	11th SIIMA Awards	Best Director – Kannada	Won
	11th SIIMA Awards	Best Actor (Critics)	Won
	68th Filmfare Awards South	Best Director – Kannada	Nominated
	68th Filmfare Awards South	Best Actor – Kannada	Won
	70th National Film Awards	Best Actor in a Leading Role	Won
	70th National Film Awards	Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment	Won