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Jr NTR Applauds 'Kantara' Director Rishab Shetty's Cinematic Brilliance
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Jr NTR congratulates 'Kantara Chapter 1' team on film's success
- Praises Rishab Shetty as both a "mindblowing actor" and "brilliant director"
- Acknowledges cast, crew, and production house for supporting Rishab's vision
On October 2, 2025, Tollywood superstar Jr NTR took to social media to congratulate the team behind the recently released 'Kantara Chapter 1' film. In his message, Jr NTR expressed his appreciation for director Rishab Shetty's achievements, stating that he "pulled off the unthinkable by excelling both as a mindblowing actor and a brilliant director."
Jr NTR, who shares a close camaraderie with Rishab Shetty, also acknowledged the cast, crew, and production house, Hombale Films, for "fearlessly backing Rishab sir's vision." The two actors have been each other's pillars of support, with Jr NTR even serving as the chief guest for the 'Kantara: Chapter 1' pre-release event in Hyderabad last week.
Speaking at the event, Jr NTR expressed his awe at how Rishab Shetty brought to life the stories he grew up hearing, calling the director a "rare-breed of actor-director" who "dominates all the 24 crafts of cinema." He added that without Rishab's efforts, the film would not have existed at such a grand scale.
