Rohit Shetty entered the film industry at the age of 17. He worked as an assistant director on Ajay Devgn's film 'Phool Aur Kaante'. Later, he worked as a body double in several of Akshay Kumar's films. In 2003, he directed his first film, 'Zameen', which was an action thriller. Rohit's films are often full of action, car stunts, and comedy. Find out why Rohit Shetty is in the news.

Why is Rohit Shetty in the news?

Currently, Rohit Shetty is in the news because a shooting incident occurred outside his house in Juhu, Mumbai, on February 1, 2026. A gunman on a motorcycle fired five shots, but no one was injured. Rohit was at home at the time. Police have arrested four people and are investigating a possible connection to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Meanwhile, police have found crucial clues in CCTV footage regarding the shooting incident outside his house today. The suspect was seen fleeing after committing the crime in CCTV cameras near Vile Parle railway station.

Rohit Shetty's Net Worth

Rohit Shetty's net worth is reportedly around ₹280 crore. He earns from his films, with his monthly income being approximately ₹3.58 crore and his annual income around ₹38.67 crore. He owns a 10-story sea-facing house in Juhu, Mumbai, and a luxury villa worth ₹6 crore in Navi Mumbai. He is a connoisseur of luxury cars, owning a Range Rover Sport (₹1.64 crore), a Lamborghini Urus (₹3.15 crore), a Mercedes-AMG G63 (₹2.55 crore), a Ford Mustang GT (₹80 lakh), and recently a GMC Hummer EV (₹4.57 crore). He started his production company, 'Rohit Shetty Pictures', in 2016.

Rohit Shetty's Films

Rohit Shetty has directed several hit films. Most of his films are remakes or based on old stories, but his stunts and comedy have made them successful. His main films include:
2003: Zameen (Action thriller, with Ajay Devgn)
2006: Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (Comedy, with Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi)
2008: Sunday (Comedy-thriller), Golmaal Returns (Comedy)
2009: All the Best (Comedy)
2010: Golmaal 3 (Comedy)
2011: Singham (Action, with Ajay Devgn)
2012: Bol Bachchan (Comedy, with Abhishek Bachchan)
2013: Chennai Express (Action-comedy, with Shah Rukh Khan)
2014: Singham Returns (Action)
2015: Dilwale (Romantic action-comedy, with Shah Rukh Khan)
2017: Golmaal Again (Comedy)
2018: Simmba (Action, with Ranveer Singh)
2021: Sooryavanshi (Action, with Akshay Kumar)
2022: Cirkus (Comedy, with Ranveer Singh)
2024: Singham Again (Action, with Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone)

Rohit Shetty's Upcoming Films

Rohit Shetty's 'Golmaal 5' will begin shooting in February 2026 at Film City in Mumbai. This is the fifth film in the comedy franchise, starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role. Akshay Kumar might play the villain, which would be a major twist. The film is expected to be released in 2027.  Additionally, there is the 'Rakesh Maria Biopic' (tentative title: Maria IPS) with John Abraham, based on the life of the former Mumbai Police Commissioner. Shooting is underway in Mumbai and is expected to finish in the first half of 2026.

Rohit Shetty's Web Series
Rohit Shetty made his OTT debut with 'Indian Police Force', which was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2024. This is a 7-episode action thriller series starring Siddharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty, and Vivek Oberoi. The story follows Delhi Police officer Kabir Malik as he battles an enemy. It's part of their 'Cop Universe'. Rohit Shetty directed and produced it.

Rohit Shetty's Personal Life
Rohit Shetty's personal life is quite private. He married Maya Shetty in 2005. They have one son. He keeps his family away from the spotlight. Rohit's father died during a stunt, which led to him facing struggles in the industry. He has hosted several seasons of 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi' on television (from 2014 to the present). He has also been a judge on 'Comedy Circus' and 'India's Next Superstars'. Rohit has produced animated shows like 'Little Singham' and 'Golmaal Junior'.

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