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Rishab Shetty's Next Big Move: Two Films With 'Manjummel Boys' Director
4 Oct
Summary
- Rishab Shetty will collaborate with director Chidambaram on two upcoming films.
- The first project is a Kannada sports drama slated for filming early next year.
- 'Kantara Chapter 1' grossed over Rs 852 crore worldwide.
Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is set to embark on a significant two-film partnership with director Chidambaram, acclaimed for his work on 'Jan.E.Man' and 'Manjummel Boys'. The initial project in this collaboration is anticipated to be a Kannada sports drama.
Pre-production for the sports drama is currently in progress, with principal photography expected to commence in early 2027. This venture will follow Rishab Shetty's completion of his current commitment, the mythological film 'Jai Hanuman', where he portrays Lord Hanuman alongside Rana Daggubati.
This announcement follows the recent one-year anniversary of 'Kantara Chapter 1'. The film, released in 2025, marked a major milestone, expanding the 'Kantara' franchise. It achieved substantial commercial success, earning over Rs 622.48 crore in India and a worldwide gross of approximately Rs 852.36 crore.
