Bangalore, Oct 2 (NationPress) Actress Rukmini Vasanth, who takes on the role of the female lead in director Rishab Shetty's grand cinematic piece 'Kantara: Chapter 1', has shared an emotionally charged message of gratitude. In her message, she highlights how the film has not only posed challenges for her but has also imparted valuable life lessons and a fresh viewpoint.

On her Instagram account, she expressed, "More than a year ago, I was fortunate to join the 'Kantara: Chapter 1' team. This experience has challenged me, taught me, refined my craft, and provided me with a newfound outlook on life. This film is a true labor of love, meticulously brought to fruition by countless individuals who dedicated themselves tirelessly to it - I am profoundly grateful to have been involved in such a captivating project."

Rukmini particularly emphasized her gratitude towards director Rishab Shetty, commending his vision and unwavering dedication: "Rishab sir has been the cornerstone of this endeavor. Your hard work and leadership in this extraordinary film have been immensely motivating. Thank you for believing in me and guiding me throughout this experience."

She also expressed her appreciation for the Hombale Films team — Vijay Kiragandur, Chaluve Gowda, Adarsh, and numerous unsung heroes who worked behind the scenes to create this cinematic masterpiece.

For those unaware, 'Kantara: Chapter 1', produced by Hombale Films, has recently been released in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English. The film's creative team involves B. Ajaneesh Loknath as the music director, Arvind Kashyap as the cinematographer, and Vinesh Banglan as the production designer, all of whom have significantly contributed to the film's compelling visual and emotional storytelling.

As 'Kantara: Chapter 1' opens a new chapter in her career, Rukmini is poised to embark on two major projects — one alongside Rocking Star Yash in Toxic, and another in Prashanth Neel's ambitious venture featuring Jr NTR.