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Emotional Embrace at 'Kantara' Premiere Highlights Film's Impact
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Rishab Shetty's wife Pragathi hugged him after 'Kantara' premiere
- Pragathi, the costume designer, was moved to tears by audience's reaction
- Film explores Karnataka's cultural and mythological heritage
On October 2, 2025, the premiere of 'Kantara: Chapter 1' in Bengaluru, India, was marked by a heartwarming moment between the film's director, Rishab Shetty, and his wife, Pragathi Shetty, who worked as the costume designer.
As the credits rolled and the audience erupted in cheers, Pragathi, dressed in a black saree, was overcome with emotion and embraced Rishab from behind. Rishab gently turned around and consoled his wife, who was visibly moved by the audience's enthusiastic response to the film.
