How Grateful is Rishab Shetty for Suniel Shetty's Love and Support for Kantara: Chapter 1?

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Key Takeaways
- Rishab Shetty acknowledges Suniel Shetty's support.
- Kantara: Chapter 1 has received critical acclaim.
- The film emphasizes connections to cultural heritage.
- Suniel Shetty’s feedback highlights the emotional depth of cinema.
- The star-studded screening showcased industry camaraderie.
Mumbai, Oct 11 (NationPress) Sandalwood star Rishab Shetty expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Suniel Shetty for the immense love and support he has extended towards his latest film, Kantara: Chapter 1.
The iconic 'Dhadkan' actor recently graced a special star-studded screening of the prequel in Mumbai.
Rishab shared two pictures with Anna from the event on his Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the backing he received for Kantara: Chapter 1.
He wrote, “A special evening, made even more memorable with @suniel.shetty anna’s presence. I am thankful for your love and support for #KantaraChapter1 (beating heart emoji),” the Kannada star shared on the photo-sharing platform.
In the pictures, Rishab's wife, Pragathi Shetty, and co-star Gulshan Devaiah were also featured.
Praising Rishab and his team for their exceptional cinematic endeavor, the 'Hera Pheri' actor remarked on his X (formerly Twitter) account, “Last night, Kantara didn’t just touch my heart — it coursed through my veins. I felt goosebumps, tears, pride, and tranquility… all at once.”
“I suppose — that’s the essence of true cinema — it connects you to your roots. This is what Indian cinema genuinely represents — when it mirrors our land, our people, our deities… it becomes sacred. As long as we stay true to these narratives, there can never be poor cinema,” he further elaborated.
Commending the entire crew, Suniel concluded, “Rishab Shetty — and the whole Kantara team — take a bow. Only someone deeply connected and passionate about his heritage could have created something this impactful. This experience will resonate with me… for a very, very long time.”
Directed and penned by Rishab Shetty, the mythological drama features Jayaram as King Rajashekara (father of Kulashekara & Kanakavathi), Gulshan Devaiah as Prince Kulashekhar, Ramitha Shailendra as Rajamathe Rajalaxmi (Kulashekara and Kanakavathi's mother), Rukmini Vasanth as Princess Kanakavathi (Kulashekara's sister and Berme's love interest), Pramod Shetty as Bhogendra (Kulashekara's minister), Naveen D. Padil as Booba, and Rakesh Poojari as Peppe (Booba's son).
Kantara: Chapter 1 premiered in theaters on October 2, garnering glowing reviews from both critics and audiences alike.