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Rishab Shetty Comforts Emotional Wife at Kantara Prequel Premiere
2 Oct
Summary
- Viral video shows Rishab Shetty hugging wife Pragathi after Kantara: Chapter 1 screening
- Pragathi breaks down in tears, Rishab adorably consoles her
- Couple twinning in black at the special screening

In a touching moment captured on camera, Rishab Shetty, the director of the National Award-winning film Kantara, was seen comforting his wife Pragathi at the premiere of the prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1, which released in theaters today.
The viral video shows Pragathi, an actor and designer, hugging Rishab from behind, seemingly overcome with emotion after watching the audience's reaction to the film. Rishab is then seen adorably embracing his wife before facing the crowd. The couple, who were twinning in black outfits, appeared to share a deeply personal moment amidst the excitement of the film's launch.
Kantara, the original film, had created a stir at the box office and received critical acclaim. In fact, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth had even called the core team to congratulate them, describing the movie as a "masterpiece." Now, with the release of the prequel, Rishab Shetty's vision to "tell the story of his land to the whole world" is set to continue captivating audiences.