Rishab Shetty, the Kannada star, is basking in the glow of his latest film, Kantara Chapter 1. This movie has shattered numerous box office records, making it the second-highest-grossing film of the year. Amid its phenomenal run, Rishab has also secured the top position in IMDb’s list of Popular Indian Celebrities this week.
On Wednesday, IMDb unveiled its latest weekly ranking of Popular Indian Celebrities, reflecting fan preferences. Rishab moved up from third position last week to claim the top spot, surpassing notable figures like Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli, as well as his close friend Rakshit Shetty. Rukmini Vasanth, the leading lady in Kantara Chapter 1, follows him closely.
Other influential names on the list include Mona Singh at sixth, Hrithik Roshan at eleventh, and Shraddha Das at fifteenth, among others.
The film opened to rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike, collecting ₹61.85 crore on its first day. By the second day, the film easily surpassed the ₹100 crore milestone globally. After two successful weeks, it has grossed an impressive ₹657 crore worldwide, with ₹465.9 crore coming from India alone (net).
Kantara Chapter 1 is directed and written by Rishab Shetty, produced by Hombale Films, and features a stellar cast including Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jyaram Ravi. The film has been lauded for its stunning visuals, captivating storyline, and strong performances from the cast.
A prequel to the 2022 flick Kantara, it digs deeper into the origins of the tradition presented in the first film and delves into the ancestral conflicts, exploring the ancient Buta Kola ritual. The movie continues to break records, receiving accolades from many notable figures, including Ram Gopal Varma and Mahesh Babu.
What are your thoughts on Rishab Shetty’s success and the impact of Kantara Chapter 1 on Indian cinema?
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