Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed actor-director known for the blockbuster 'Kantara', recently took to social media to share a heartfelt birthday message for his close friend and fellow Kannada cinema star Rakshit Shetty. In his post, Rishab referred to Rakshit as 'a permanent chapter' in his life, highlighting their enduring bond.
Rishab Shetty's Birthday Message
Rishab Shetty wrote, 'In the world of passing faces, this friend became a permanent chapter. Happy birthday maga @rakshitshetty.' He further shared an update that the '777 Charlie' actor will be back soon, adding in Kannada, 'ಮೆನ್ನೆ ತಾನೆ meet ಮಾಡ್ಕೊಂಡು ಬಂದೆ .. he will be back soon.' The Kannada phrase loosely translates to, 'I had just met him recently... he will be back soon.'
Rakshit Shetty has not been seen in a theatrical release for some time; his last appearance was in 2023's 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B'. Fans have been eagerly awaiting his return to the big screen.
Collaborations Between Rishab Shetty and Rakshit Shetty
Rishab Shetty and Rakshit Shetty are two of Kannada cinema's most talented actor-directors. They have collaborated on several notable projects, both on and off screen, earning acclaim for their work and friendship. Their most prominent collaboration is the 2016 hit 'Kirik Party'. Directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Rakshit Shetty, the film became a massive success and is considered one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of its time.
Rukmini Vasanth's Birthday Wishes
Meanwhile, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' actress Rukmini Vasanth also expressed her birthday wishes for Rakshit Shetty. She wrote, 'Happy birthday Raks! Wishing you the most beautiful day and year ahead. Rooting for Richard Anthony @rakshitshetty.'
Rishab Shetty's Upcoming Projects
Speaking of Rishab Shetty's work, he was last seen in 'Kantara: Chapter 1' and is now working on the upcoming film 'Jai Hanuman' with 'HanuMan' fame Prasanth Varma. In this movie, he will play Lord Hanuman. He will also star as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the upcoming pan-India historical epic 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj', directed by Sandeep Singh.
