Kannada cinema has made a remarkable impact at the 70th National Film Awards, with notable successes for films like K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Kantara. Rishab Shetty, the lead actor in Kantara, expressed his gratitude, stating that every award and public appreciation encourages them to work even harder. Shetty emphasized that while awards are appreciated, the true reward is the audience’s acceptance of their films. He conveyed his delight at Kantara winning the award and highlighted that their focus remains on creating quality films.
Vijay Kiragandur, producer of both K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Kantara, also shared his enthusiasm about their achievements. He attributed their success to the dedication of the entire team and the support from their audience. Kiragandur expressed hope that this recognition would inspire other production houses and affirmed their commitment to delivering exceptional films, including potential projects like the Kantara prequel or K.G.F: Chapter 3. He praised Rishab Shetty’s outstanding performance in Kantara and noted the impressive action sequences in K.G.F: Chapter 2.