Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed actor and filmmaker, received widespread acclaim after winning the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his role in the hit film ‘Kantara.’ Released in 2022, ‘Kantara’ has been praised for its compelling storytelling, direction, and powerful performances, marking a significant achievement in Kannada cinema.
Following Shetty’s victory, ‘KGF’ star Yash was among the first to extend his congratulations. Yash, a key figure in elevating Kannada cinema to national prominence, took to social media to share his admiration for Shetty’s accomplishment. On X (formerly Twitter), Yash wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to all the winners of the National Awards. A special shoutout to our very own @shetty_rishab, @VKiragandur, Prashanth Neel, and the entire @hombalefilms team for the well-deserved recognition for Kantara and KGF 2. Here’s to many more heights. This is indeed Kannada cinema’s shining moment on the national stage!”
In response, Rishab Shetty expressed his gratitude, thanking Yash and congratulating the ‘KGF 2’ team on their success. ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ was recognized as the Best Kannada Film at the awards.
The 70th National Film Awards, announced on August 16, 2024, highlighted the remarkable contributions of regional cinema to Indian film. Kannada cinema was notably prominent, with ‘Kantara’ winning Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and ‘KGF 2’ securing the award for Best Action Direction.
