Kantara Chapter 1 actor Rishab Shetty will joinAmitabh Bachchan for a fresh episode of KBC. While a few promos have already been released, a new one shows Rishab Shetty in his most candid avatar, as he mimics superstar Rajinikanth’s walk after an audience member’s request, leaving Big B amazed.
In the fresh promo shared, a person from the audience is seen saying that Rishab mimics Rajinikanth’s walk very well. When asked to do so, he got up and, with full swag, wowed the audience along with Big B. Later in the promo, Rishab Shetty makes a special request to Big B, asking if he could deliver his famous Agnipath dialogue once.
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Listening to the request, Big B couldn’t resist and channelled
his inner Vijay Dinanath Chauhan. Without thinking twice, he delivered the dialogue in his iconic Agnipath style.
Rishab Shetty gifts veshti to Big B
In an earlier promo posted on the channel’s Instagram,Rishab Shetty was seen presenting a veshti to Amitabh Bachchan, receiving an interesting yet hilarious reaction from Big B. Reacting to the gift, Big B said, “Sir, I will definitely wear this. You have to learn the art of wearing this, warna idhar khisak jaae toh mamlaa international ho jaata hai (in case it moves, this can go quite wrong).” Following this, the two shared a hearty laugh.
The KBC 17 episode with Rishab Shetty will be broadcast on Friday at 9 p.m. on Sony Television Network. Meanwhile, his latest film, Kantara Chapter 1, has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, earning ₹635.5 crores worldwide in just 12 days.
Kantara Chapter 1: Cast and plot
Kantara Chapter 1 is directed, written, and headlined by Rishab Shetty. The film is set during the Kadamba period in Karnataka, widely regarded as a golden era in Indian history. The Kadambas were influential rulers whose contributions left a lasting impact on the region’s architecture and culture. The mythological thriller also features Rukmini Vasanth, Rakesh Poojari, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. Its widespread appeal, supported by a multi-language release in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English, contributed to its remarkable box-office success. Kantara Chapter 1 has achieved unprecedented critical and commercial acclaim, setting a new benchmark for both Kannada and Indian cinema.