Rishab Shetty, the mastermind of ‘Kantara,’ gave insightful thoughts at the IFFA54 news conference yesterday. Despite receiving enticing offers from other languages and large pan-India projects, Shetty has said unequivocally that he would continue to make kannada films. He is really grateful to the kannada audience for helping to make ‘Kantara’ a success. Shetty made it clear that he is not like some other kannada actors who switch sectors after a single successful film.

There has been speculation on social media that Shetty is implicitly mocking rashmika mandanna and Prashanth Neel, who left the film industry after becoming a blockbuster. While the nation, its audience, and even actors adjust to a united indian movie, Rishab Shetty appears to be in his own universe. It is critical to acknowledge that divisions such as Telugu, kannada, and South film are dissolving, giving way to a wider identity of indian cinema. Shetty should learn that criticizing actors and technicians who pursue possibilities in other businesses is no longer acceptable in this ever-changing film industry.

Kantara, a legendary kannada film, is getting a prequel at an era when sequels rule the roost in indian cinema with blockbuster theatrical returns. Kantara: Chapter 1 is the prelude of Kantara, and it clearly gives a glimpse into Kantara’s universe. The tale and narrative are based on Kantara’s folklore.