Kantara: Chapter 1 Continues to Roar at the Box Office; Top 5 Rishab Shetty Films To Watch This Diwali Weekend

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its impressive run at the box office, captivating audiences worldwide and establishing itself as a major success story in Indian cinema. The Kannada historical action drama has surpassed SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning and is now chasing the box office records of Pathaan and Gadar 2.

As of October 15, 2025, Kantara: Chapter 1 has earned over ₹650 crore worldwide. In India, the film has grossed ₹542 crore. The film has also crossed ₹100 crore gross in the international belt, becoming the second Kannada film to achieve this feat after KGF: Chapter 2. Within its first week, the film crossed the ₹300 crore mark.

Despite a significant decline in box office collection on its second Monday, the film's strong second weekend helped it surpass ₹450 crore in domestic collection. The movie brought in ₹13.50 crore net, a 64 percent decrease from its ₹39.75 crore Sunday haul. However, the film has managed to stay steady even in its second week.

Kantara: Chapter 1 has also become the highest-grossing film in Karnataka, nearing ₹200 crore gross in the state. The film's success indicates a promising future for Kannada cinema globally.

The film is written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty and produced by Hombale Films on a budget of ₹125 crore. The film also features Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiash in pivotal roles.

With the Diwali weekend approaching, now is the perfect time to delve into the filmography of Rishab Shetty. Here are five of his best films to watch:

1. Kantara (2022): Before Chapter 1, there was Kantara. This critically acclaimed film explores the conflict between humans and nature, deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of coastal Karnataka. It stars Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore.
2. Kirik Party (2016): This commercially successful film, directed by Rishab Shetty, is a coming-of-age story set in a college backdrop. It won him the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the SIIMA Award for Best Director. The film stars Rakshit Shetty, Rashmika Mandanna, and Samyukta Hegde.
3. Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014): Rishab Shetty played an important role in this film, which employs a unique narrative style, telling a story of crime, betrayal, and vengeance through multiple perspectives. The film stars Rakshit Shetty, Rishab Shetty, Kishore Kumar G., and Achyuth Kumar.
4. Bell Bottom (2019): In this film, Rishab Shetty portrays Divakara. The movie is a comedy with social commentary, set in a government school in Kasaragod. The film explores the importance of education and the struggles faced by government-run schools.
5. Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai (2018): This film, directed by Rishab Shetty, received critical acclaim and won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film. The film explores themes such as the importance of education and the socio-economic issues surrounding the education system in rural India.