# Inside Kantara’s Rishab Shetty’s Rs 12 Cr Mansion: A Rain Room, 300 Kg Tulsi Katta & A Mystic Black Stone
**Posted on October 9, 2025**
As *Kantara: Chapter 1* storms the box office, raking in over Rs 300 crore worldwide in its first week, the spotlight isn't just on Rishab Shetty's directorial genius—it's also turning to his personal sanctuary. Nestled in the coastal haven of Kundapura, Udupi district, Karnataka, Shetty's Rs 12 crore mansion isn't merely a home; it's a living tapestry of folklore, family, and futuristic flair. Built on ancestral land once dotted with supari palms owned by his great-granduncle, this architectural poem—valued at Rs 12 crore today—blends Tulu Nadu's rugged heritage with the mystic energy that fueled *Kantara*'s global roar. A single ancient palm still guards the backyard, whispering tales of lineage amid the salty breeze from nearby Maravanthe Beach.
Renovated post-*Kantara*'s 2022 triumph (which netted Shetty a Rs 20 crore profit bonus), this abode reflects his ethos: roots run deep, but innovation flows free. From Yakshagana masks mingling with National Awards to a garage housing a Rs 83 lakh Audi Q7 and a Mahindra Thar alongside an ancestral bullock cart, every corner echoes the film's primal pulse. Join us on a virtual tour of this Rs 12 crore haven, where tradition meets tech in a symphony of coastal charm.
### The Grand Entrance: A Portal to Heritage
Approach via wide laterite stone steps, and you're met by a towering Burma teak door, studded with gleaming brass that catches the tropical sun like a warrior's armor. No modern buzzer here—a hand-pulled temple bell summons guests, its resonant toll a nod to ancient rituals. Shetty playfully dubs it his "script alarm," insisting visiting directors ring it to "awaken" ideas. Beyond lies the heart of the home: a sun-drenched atrium crowned by a skylight, where light dances like fireflies over the sea.
### Spiritual Core: The 300 Kg Tulsi Katta and Atrium of Memories
At the atrium's epicenter stands the 300-kg granite Tulsi katta—a sacred basil platform, hand-carved and glowing ethereally under the skylight's embrace. This isn't just decor; it's the spiritual anchor, surrounded by four artfully curved nooks that chronicle Shetty's odyssey. One cradles Yakshagana headgear, vibrant masks from the folk theater that inspired *Kantara*. Another holds the rifle prop from the film's climactic clash, a relic of on-screen fury. A third displays a cricket bat autographed by Yuvraj Singh, a tribute to Shetty's sporting fandom. The fourth? Space for his gleaming National Awards, scattered whimsically—like a Filmfare trophy perched by the bathroom sink for "accidental inspiration."
The atrium's laterite walls and red Mangalore-tiled roof—each tile meticulously numbered to trace monsoon leaks—evoke coastal resilience, while smart vents whisper cool air from the Arabian Sea.
### Mystic Magic: The Chanting Black Stone
Tucked in the northeast corner lies the mansion's enigmatic soul—a polished black stone, smooth as obsidian, embedded in the floor like a dormant deity. Stand upon it for seven heartbeats, and the air shimmers: hidden speakers unleash the hypnotic Bhoota Kola chants from *Kantara*, enveloping you in the film's primal trance. This interactive "chanting corner" isn't gimmickry—it's Shetty's homage to Tulu Nadu's spirit possession rituals, blending low-tech stone with high-tech sensors for an immersive ritual that blurs reality and reel. "It's where the gods whisper back," Shetty quipped in a recent interview, capturing the home's alchemical vibe.
### Creative Sanctum: The Rain Room and Beyond
For the storyteller in Shetty, inspiration strikes in the "Rain Room"—a glass-walled chamber mimicking monsoon's fury, complete with cascading water sheets and thunder simulators. Here, amid the rhythmic patter, he pens scripts and edits footage, channeling the storm that birthed *Kantara*'s thunderous Utsav dance. Adjacent, a private screening room boasts a 150-inch screen for family movie nights, while a library overflows with 1,200 volumes—from Yakshagana lore to Stephen King thrillers.
The kitchen gleams with a black stone counter, polished weekly with homemade coconut oil—a ritual for Sunday feasts of kori gassi chicken curry, where Shetty mans the stove for crew and kin. Bedrooms and workspaces hum with smart home tech—voice-activated lights, AI-curated playlists of folk tunes—yet hammocks swing in the production office, swapping desks for downtime.
### A Home That Breathes Stories
Shetty shares this haven with wife Pragathi Shetty (a doctor and occasional collaborator) and their two children, a son and daughter, in a life as layered as his films. Mornings begin with a "sound walk" in the gardens—identifying birdcalls to hone auditory storytelling—while evenings dissolve into sea breezes and impromptu Yakshagana recitals. It's no wonder this mansion feels alive: eco-retreat vibes, from solar panels to rainwater harvesting, ensure sustainability mirrors *Kantara*'s eco-fable.
In an era of flashy celebrity pads, Shetty's Rs 12 crore retreat stands apart—a testament to grounded grandeur, where a Rs 83 lakh Audi parks humbly beside heirlooms, and every stone sings of soul. As *Kantara: Chapter 1* conjures gods on screen, this home conjures them in stone and storm. Truly, in Rishab Shetty's world, luxury isn't acquired; it's ancestral.
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**Sources:** Insights from MagicBricks, Hungama Express, Times of India, BollywoodShaadis, The Economic Times, Pinkvilla, Times Now, News18, Mathrubhumi, and DNA India. All details current as of October 9, 2025.
