While the Kantara fever grips the nation, its maker, Rishab Shetty can’t stop raving about the mega superstars Yash and Prabhas. Talking during the promotions of Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab was asked whether these icons might feature in his future films.
“Pata nahi, bohot bade bade superstars hain woh log. And main bohot aadar karta hoon unnka jo inspiration hain, jo humko push karta hain achcha kaam karne ke liye. Woh log bhi humko, humara content aate hi, turant phone karke humko wish karte hain. And that’s so inspirational, aur woh bada energy milta hain aage badhne mein.”
– Rishab Shetty
When asked about his inspirations who have encouraged him, Rishab reveals, “Taarak sir, Yash sir, Rajni sir, Kamal sir, Dhanush sir and Hrithik sir. Bohot saare log hain.”
Rishab’s admiration goes beyond their stardom; he sees them as torchbearers who inspire and energise the next generation of filmmakers. But it seems that the admiration is mutual. Yash took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise him. He wrote, “Kantara Chapter 1: The New Benchmark for Kannada and Indian Cinema. @shetty_rishab, your conviction, resilience, and sheer devotion are evident in every frame. As the writer, director, and actor, your vision translates into a truly immersive experience on screen.”
Commending the film on his socials, Prabhas wrote, “#KantaraChapter1 is a brilliant film with outstanding performances from everyone…. The biggest blockbusters of the year. Congratulations to Rishab Shetty, Vijay Kiragandur and Hombale Films!!”
Fans of the two pan-India icons have plenty to look forward to. The Rocking Star Yash is all set to thrill audiences with his upcoming pan-India film Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-ups and Ramayana, while the Rebel Star Prabhas is gearing up for the grandeur of The RajaSaab, Spirit and Kalki 2898AD, promising high-octane action, drama, and cinematic spectacle that only he can deliver.