Will Kannada’s ‘RRR’ trio team up? Raj B Shetty’s revelation raises hopes

Team Udayavani, Jul 18, 2023, 8:15 PM IST

Lights, camera, action – the spotlight is on Karnataka’s incredible trio of talents – Rakshit Shetty, Rishab Shetty, and Raj B Shetty! These gifted stars have taken the Kannada film industry by storm with their captivating on-screen presence and charming coastal flair.

With individual fan bases of their own, these coastal talents have garnered immense popularity both within and beyond Karnataka’s borders.

Remarkably, they have managed to bring the allure of coastal rituals to the pan-Indian audience with their exceptional films ‘Kantara,’ ‘777 Charlie’,  and ‘Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana.’

Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty, an actor-director duo, have forged an enviable partnership over the years, delivering blockbuster hits like “Ulidavaru Kandante,” “Kirik Party,” “Ricky,” and “Avane Srimannarayana.”

On the other hand, Rishab Shetty played the lead role in the captivating “Garuda Gaana Vrishabha Vahana,” where he shared the screen with the versatile Raj B Shetty.

Interestingly, Raj B Shetty also played a pivotal role in crafting the ‘Bhootakola’ in Rishab’s critically acclaimed film ‘Kantara.’ Additionally, he contributed to the screenplay of Rakshit Shetty’s “777 Charlie” and made an appearance in the same movie.

Recently, fans were left buzzing with excitement as Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty were spotted enjoying a meal together from the same plate, fueling speculation about a potential collaboration. While the trio has worked on each other’s projects, they have not yet appeared together in any film.

However, Raj B Shetty has now revealed that a grand project is in the works, with Rakshit Shetty penning a story that featured all three of them. However, the project had to be temporarily shelved due to unforeseen circumstances.

Nonetheless, Raj B Shetty’s assurance has kindled hope among their ardent supporters, as he mentioned that if all goes well, audiences might witness the trio together on the silver screen in the future.

‘Toby’ taking flight

Presently, Raj B Shetty is actively promoting his upcoming film ‘Toby,’ which has been generating substantial buzz since the release of its poster and first look. Set to hit the theaters on August 25, the film is being distributed by KVN Productions.

As the trio continues to make waves in the Kannada film industry, their potential collaboration promises to be nothing short of a cinematic spectacle, one that will undoubtedly resonate with audiences nationwide.