Actor and director Rishab Shetty is riding high on the success of his latest release, Kantara: Chapter 1. The film, which hit theatres on October 2, is having a blockbuster run at the box office. Amid the celebrations, Rishab will be gracing the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, where he will be seen interacting with host Amitabh Bachchan.
Rishab Shetty mimics Mohanlal
In one of the promo videos of the upcoming episode, Rishab is seen recreating a popular Malayalam dialogue originally delivered by Mohanlal in the film Narasimham. In the clip, Rishab makes a grand entrance wearing a black shirt and white mundu, then pauses, folds his mundu halfway, and delivers the iconic line — “Entha mone Dinesha!”
Rishabh Shetty recreates a classic Mohanlal scene from Ravanaprabhu infront of the iconic Amitabh Bachchan.#Mohanlal #Ravanaprabhu4K #KantaraChapter1 #RishabShetty pic.twitter.com/8aeWtVJfZP
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Amitabh Bachchan appears delighted by Rishab’s act and is seen applauding the actor enthusiastically.
Rishab gifts Amitabh a veshti
The Kannada star came bearing gifts for Amitabh on the show — a traditional veshti (dhoti) worn by men in South India. Accepting the gift, Amitabh joked about the art of wearing it, saying, “Sir, I will definitely wear this. You have to learn the art of wearing this, warna idhar khisak jaaye toh maamla international ho jaata hai (if it slips, it will become an international issue),” leaving Rishab and the audience in splits.
In another promo, Rishab asked Amitabh to channel his inner Vijay Dinanath Chauhan. To this, the veteran actor quipped, “Rishab Sahib, gyaarwah prashna tumhare screen pe abhi daalta hoon. 7 lakh 50 hazaar milega, usme se 50 hazaar tumhara, 7 lakh humara (Rishab sir, I’m putting the 11th question on your screen. If you answer it, you’ll get Rs 7.5 lakh — Rs 50,000 for you and Rs 7 lakh for me),” adding to the laughter on set.
About Kantara: Chapter 1
Kantara: Chapter 1 is written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the prestigious banner of Hombale Films. The film features cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, both of whom were instrumental in creating the magical world of the original. Kantara: Chapter 1 released worldwide on October 2, 2025.
The film revolves around the origins of Daiva worship in Tulunadu, tracing its roots back to the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. Shetty plays Berme, the protector of the Kantara forest and its tribal communities. The movie also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in key roles.
The story follows the struggle between a royal family trying to seize control from the Daivas and the tribals who resist their rule. The supporting cast includes Rakesh Poojari, Hariprashanth MG, Deepak Rai Panaje, Shaneel Gautham, and Naveen Bondel. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under the Hombale Films banner, the film continues its strong theatrical run and has been released in multiple languages.
