Kantara completes four years as Rishab Shetty recalls its journey

As Kantara marked four years since its release, Rishab Shetty recalled his journey of bringing the Kannada film to the screen. The actor-director thanked the cast, crew and viewers, saying the film was a world he lived in

Mumbai: As Kantara clocked four years since its release on Wednesday, Rishab Shetty looked back on his journey of bringing the project to life on screen.

In an emotional post, Rishab said Kantara was more than just a film for him; it was a world he lived in.

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The actor-director wrote on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account: “Kantara – A Legend. Four years since Kantara came to life on the big screen. The rest is history. Awards and appreciation started pouring in from everywhere, but the love you all showered on the film remains unmatched. It was never just a film I made. It was a world I lived in, a story I carried within me, and a faith that shaped me. (sic)”

Rishab went on to express his gratitude to everyone who was part of the 2022 action thriller.

“Heartfelt thanks to everyone who took steps with me and worked day and night to bring the story from the heart onto the screen. Your hard work, faith, and love made Kantara bigger than me,” he added.

He also thanked viewers who have showered love on Kantara over the years.

“I will be forever grateful to every viewer who appreciated my effort, embraced it, and helped it reach the entire world as a proud Kannada film.

“Four years later, the love still feels just as overwhelming. Forever grateful to everyone who believed in Kantara, celebrated it, and carried it from our soil to the world. This legend belongs to all of you,” the post concluded.

At the 70th National Film Awards, Rishab won the Best Actor award for his role, while Kantara received the Best Popular Film Award.

Following the success of the original drama, the makers came out with the prequel, titled Kantara: Chapter 1, on October 2, 2025.