‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is doing really well at the box office and has earned more than Rs 250 crore. The movie came out on October 2 and got good reviews from both critics and fans. Rishab Shetty, who wrote, directed, and acted in the film, is also making news for his personal life. He said that he and his family have left city life in Bengaluru and moved back to their village, Kundapura.Choosing roots over city lifeUnlike many celebrities who thrive on the fast pace and luxury of city life, Rishab chose a different route. Even after the success of ‘Kantara’ and its prequel ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, he decided to leave behind the busy city lifestyle and reconnect with his roots. In a recent conversation with ETV, he revealed that his wife Pragathi Shetty and their children, Ranvit and Raadya, now live with him in Kundapura, where the children attend nearby schools.Bringing family togetherFor the last five years, Rishab has been living in his village with his family, children, and close friends involved in the project. During the lengthy and challenging shoot of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, he found it hard to be apart from his loved ones. That’s why he decided to bring them to the coastal village where the film’s sets were being built. He said, “We brought them here and got the kids admitted to schools nearby.”Support from his wifeRishab’s wife, Pragathi, has always supported him during his journey. He often says she helped a lot while he was busy making ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ for three years. “She took care of everything while I was lost in the world of Kantara,” he said. Now that the film is out and very successful, Rishab hasn’t decided if they will keep living in the village. He said they will decide by next March if the kids will continue school there or go back to Bengaluru. For now, they are enjoying the quiet and close family life after many busy years in the city.Inspiring journey to successRishab began his career working as a driver and office boy in Mumbai and has now become a National Award-winning filmmaker. Looking back on his path, he shared a heartfelt message: “From struggling to get one evening show in 2016 to 5000+ housefull shows in 2025, this journey is all your love, support, and God’s grace.” With the combined worldwide earnings of ‘Kantara’ and ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ surpassing Rs 700 crore, Rishab has established himself as one of India’s top filmmakers and actors.
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