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Rishab Shetty Reflects on 4 Years of Kantara: "It Was Never Just A Film"
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Rishab Shetty Reflects on 4 Years of Kantara: "It Was Never Just A Film"
- •Rishab Shetty celebrated four years since the release of his film Kantara, calling it "a world I lived in" and "a faith that shaped me."
- •Shetty expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and viewers, stating their hard work and love made Kantara "bigger than me."
- •He thanked every viewer for appreciating his effort and helping the film reach a global audience as a proud Kannada film.
- •Kantara received the 'Best Popular Film' Award, and Rishab Shetty won 'Best Actor' at the 70th National Film Awards.
- •A prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1, was released on October 2, 2025, following the original's success.
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Rishab Shetty reflected on the 4-year milestone by sharing an emotional post on X, stating that Kantara was never just a film but a world he lived in, a story he carried within, and a faith that shaped him. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the cast, crew, and viewers worldwide for their unwavering love and support.
At the 70th National Film Awards, Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor Award for his role in Kantara, while the movie itself received the Best Popular Film Award.
Following the massive success of the 2022 action thriller, the makers released the prequel titled Kantara: Chapter 1 on October 2, 2025.
