Mumbai, Jan. 8 -- Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has extended a warm tribute to the Kannada film industry and its fraternity, including the likes of Yash and Rishab Shetty and filmmaker Prashanth Neel.

Taking to social media, Kapoor turned nostalgic as he recalled his debut Kannada film 'Pallavi Anupallavi'.

"43 years ago, I took my first step into the Kannada film industry. From then to now, it's incredible to see how Kannada cinema is booming and redefining Indian cinema globally," the actor wrote on X, alongside a clip from the 1983 film.

In a heartfelt note, the actor also gave special mentions to prominent figures of the industry, saluting their contribution to elevating Kannada cinema on the national and global stage with films such...