Up to date on: Sept 30, 2025 08:12 am IST
Rishab Shetty, identified for Kantara, mirrored on his journey from driver to director throughout a press meet for Kantara Chapter 1, emphasising gratitude for fulfillment.
Kannada star Rishab Shetty gained nationwide recognition along with his 2022 movie Kantara, and is now all set to entertain audiences along with his upcoming pan-India undertaking, Kantara Chapter 1. Nonetheless, his journey to success was not with out obstacles. Not too long ago, the makers held a press meet in Mumbai, attended by the movie’s solid. In the course of the occasion, Rishab recalled how he as soon as labored as a driver in Mumbai earlier than changing into a director.
When Rishab Shetty used to work as a driver
Rishab expressed gratitude for the love he has acquired over time for his movies and stated, “Mumbai could be very particular for me as a result of in 2008, Andheri West mein ek manufacturing home ka workplace boy tha major, ek producer ka driver tha. Toh hum soch sakte, cinema kya kar sakta hai. Ek movie karke itna fame, love, blessing mila, aisa socha bhi nahi tha. Us cinema manufacturing home ki street par vada pav khate waqt kabhi soch bhi nahi sakta tha ki yahan tak aaunga. Bohot bohot abhaari hoon major (I was an workplace boy at a manufacturing home in Andheri West and a producer’s driver. So you possibly can think about what cinema can do. I by no means even thought that making one movie would deliver me a lot fame, love, and blessings. Whereas consuming vada pav on the street close to that manufacturing home, I might by no means have imagined I’d come this far. I’m extraordinarily grateful).”
Not too long ago, the makers of Kantara Chapter 1 had deliberate a pre-release occasion in Chennai. Nonetheless, following the tragic stampede throughout Tamil actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, the occasion was cancelled. The movie’s manufacturing home, Hombale Movies, issued an official assertion, “In view of the current unlucky incident, we’ve determined to cancel our Kantara: Chapter 1 promotional occasion scheduled in Chennai tomorrow. We imagine it is a time for reflection and solidarity with these affected. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the households impacted. We’re grateful on your understanding and help, and we look ahead to assembly our viewers in Tamil Nadu at a extra acceptable time.”
About Kantara Chapter 1
Directed by Rishab Shetty, the movie is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara. The story delves deeper into the origins of the mythological custom and ancestral battle launched within the first movie. Alongside Rishab within the lead position, the movie additionally stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. It’s scheduled for launch in cinemas on 2 October, the place it can conflict with Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
