Rishab Shetty had an extraordinary 2025, both professionally and personally, and the actor-filmmaker recently gave fans a heartfelt glimpse into the year gone by with a special recap video. Sharing highlights
from his journey, Rishab looked back at a year defined by cinematic triumphs, spiritual grounding and cherished family moments. The video opens a window into his life beyond the screen, balancing the scale of a pan-India blockbuster with quiet, meaningful personal milestones.
Rishab Shetty's 2025 recap is full of highs
The recap video, posted on Rishab's X account, features several intimate moments with his wife and children, underlining how family remained his strongest pillar throughout the year. From warm vacation memories to candid at-home snippets, the actor’s personal life takes centre stage repeatedly, grounding the larger-than-life success he achieved in 2025. Alongside these, Rishab’s devout side is evident through visuals of multiple temple visits, reflecting the spiritual discipline that has often shaped his creative journey.A significant portion of the video is dedicated to
Kantara: Chapter 1, showcasing behind-the-scenes moments from the film’s intense shoot. Clips highlighting the physical and emotional effort behind the project stand out, including glimpses of Rishab’s rigorous gym sessions that underline the preparation required for the demanding role. Emotional moments from the film’s screening also make their way into the recap, especially a touching scene where his wife is seen hugging him, capturing the emotional payoff of years of hard work.
The grand launch event of
Kantara: Chapter 1 is another major highlight, reflecting the scale and anticipation surrounding the film. Adding to the excitement are moments from Rishab’s meeting with Diljit Dosanjh, who sang a song for the film. Their interaction quickly became one of the most talked-about elements of the recap. Equally special was Rishab’s meeting with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, a moment that symbolised recognition from one of Indian cinema’s greatest legends.The video comes full circle by ending with more family moments, showing Rishab spending quality time with his wife and children during a vacation - bringing the focus back to what truly matters to him.Watch the sweet video here:
Rishab's Kantara success
On the professional front,
Kantara: Chapter 1 emerged as a massive box office success. The film earned Rs 740.89 crore gross in India, while its overseas collections pushed the lifetime total to Rs 851.89 crore. Going pan-India with the ambitious project proved highly profitable for Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films. Strong pre-release buzz, curiosity around the folk tradition’s history, and the goodwill generated by
Kantara translated into a phenomenal theatrical response. Its release during the Dussehra and Vijayadashami festive weekend further boosted footfalls, as families flocked to theatres to watch a mythologically rooted film.
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