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Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 Captivates Worldwide Audiences
16 Oct
Summary
- Rishab Shetty's filmmaking praised for merging craft and cultural authenticity
- Gulshan Devaiah calls working with Rishab one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences
- Kantara's success elevates Rishab Shetty as a celebrated Pan-India actor, writer, and director

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its dream run worldwide, with audiences and the film industry praising the director's unparalleled vision and rooted storytelling. Known for his ability to merge cinematic craft with cultural authenticity, Rishab has now earned high praise from acclaimed actor Gulshan Devaiah, who makes his Kannada debut with this blockbuster.
Gulshan Devaiah shares that working with Rishab Shetty has been one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of his career. The two first connected in 2019, and while their initial projects did not materialize, their collaboration on Kantara: Chapter 1 is the manifestation of mutual respect and artistic alignment. Rishab's commitment to bringing myth, folklore, and spirituality alive on the big screen has turned Kantara into a phenomenon, with his layered storytelling, immersive visuals, and deep-rooted philosophy elevating him as a skilled new-age craftsman.
The film's unprecedented success stands as a testament to Rishab Shetty's growing stature as a celebrated actor, writer, and director across India. With audiences embracing the film across languages, Rishab Shetty's narrative has broken barriers, created a cultural wave, and given Indian cinema a story that speaks straight to the soul.