Rishab Shetty and Wife Pragathi Shetty Receive Special Invitation from Travancore Royal Family, Seek Blessings at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty’s visit to Thiruvananthapuram became a memorable coming together of cinema, culture, tradition and spirituality. Accompanied by his wife, Pragathi Rishab Shetty, Rishab received a special invitation from the Travancore Royal Family and was warmly welcomed at their residence.

The actor-filmmaker met Her Highness Padma Shri Dr. Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi Thampuratty, along with her sons, Prince Marthanda Varma and Prince Aditya Varma. The couple spent time with the royal family during their visit, making the interaction a particularly memorable moment in Rishab’s Kerala journey.

The meeting also held a special significance in the context of Rishab’s cinematic journey. His work has consistently drawn from India’s deeply rooted traditions, culture and heritage, bringing stories shaped by these influences to audiences across the country. His Kantara franchise, in particular, became a cultural phenomenon for its powerful engagement with faith, folklore, nature and indigenous traditions.

Speaking about the experience Rishab Shetty said, ” Kerala has always held a special place in my heart, and this visit to Thiruvananthapuram was particularly meaningful. Meeting members of the Travancore Royal Family and seeking blessings at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was a deeply memorable experience. As an artist, I have always felt that our traditions, stories and heritage are an important part of who we are, and it is always special to experience and learn from them beyond the world of cinema”

During his time in Thiruvananthapuram, Rishab and Pragathi also visited the world-renowned Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where they sought the blessings of Lord Padmanabhaswamy. The visit added a deeply spiritual dimension to a journey that had already brought him closer to one of Kerala’s most distinguished cultural legacies.

For Rishab, the connection between cinema and culture has remained an integral part of his creative journey. From taking the rooted traditions and folklore of Kantara to audiences across India to seeking blessings at one of the country’s most revered temples, his visit reflected his continued connection with India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

The special invitation from the Travancore Royal Family and his visit to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple made Rishab’s Kerala journey particularly meaningful, bringing together cinema, tradition and the rich cultural heritage of Thiruvananthapuram.