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Kantara Director Rishab Shetty Praises Yash and Prabhas as Inspirations
7 Oct
Summary
- Rishab Shetty admires Yash and Prabhas as inspirations for his work
- Yash and Prabhas have praised Rishab's film Kantara
- Rishab cites several Bollywood stars as motivating him

In a recent interview, Kantara director Rishab Shetty has shared his deep admiration for Kannada superstar Yash and pan-India star Prabhas. Rishab, whose film Kantara: Chapter 1 has been capturing attention across the country, sees these two actors as inspirations who have pushed him to do better work.
When asked if Yash or Prabhas could appear in his future projects, Rishab expressed his reverence for them, saying they are "big superstars" whose encouragement has been invaluable. He revealed that Yash and Prabhas have been quick to call and wish him after watching Kantara, which Rishab finds "so inspirational" and energizing.
Beyond their stardom, Rishab also looks up to other Bollywood luminaries like Taarak Mehta, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, and Hrithik Roshan as driving forces behind his work. The mutual admiration is evident, as both Yash and Prabhas have heaped praise on Kantara, with Yash calling it a "new benchmark" for Kannada and Indian cinema.
As fans eagerly await the upcoming films of Yash and Prabhas, Rishab's words highlight the camaraderie and inspiration that exists within the Indian film industry, where established stars motivate the next generation of storytellers.