Actor-director Rishab Shetty, who made headlines for his film Kantara: Chapter 1, is also well-known for his opulent Rs 12 crore home in Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka.

The house which was constructed on land that belonged to his great granduncle is evidence of Shetty's timeless cultural values and contemporary sensibilities.

The Burma teak door at the mansion's entrance is adorned with brass, and a hand pulled temple bell completes the design.

The focal point of the interior is a 300kg granite Tulsi katta, with four niches showcasing memorabilia such as a rifle prop from Kantara a cricket bat signed by Yuvraj Singh and headgear worn by Yakshagana.

One distinctive element of the house is a black stone in the northeast corner which when stood upon for seven seconds causes the movie's Bhoota Kola sequence to be chanted.

The mansion has a private screening room with a 150 inch retractable screen a Dolby Atmos sound system and Italian leather recliners for entertainment.

The room's atmosphere is enhanced by the chandelier which is made from recycled Mangalorean tiles. The projector that controls the movie experience is called Seleyaraya, after the guardian forest spirit in Kantara.

The kitchen's black stone counter polished with homemade coconut oil reflects Shetty's culinary traditions. More than 1,200 books from thrillers to folklore are kept in the loft.

Face recognition cameras brass phone lockers for guests and a Wi-Fi password that changes every month to reveal a fresh conversation from Kantara are all examples of security measures.

In order to identify monsoon leaks the roof tiles are numbered, and Shetty can write and edit scripts in a special "Rain Room" while listening to actual thunder.

In addition to demonstrating Shetty's success this mansion demonstrates his dedication to honouring and conserving his cultural heritage while embracing contemporary technology.