India, Oct. 17 -- His entry into the Kannada film industry was as modest as any outsider's, but the impact he has made has turned him into a phenomenon. A key member of the celebrated wave of movie-makers from Dakshina Kannada region, Rishab Shetty has redefined Kannada cinema.

From his powerful storytelling and distinctive screenplays in films like Kirik Party, Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale, Kantara and Kantara - Chapter 1, he now stands among the elite actors of Sandalwood who can not only write, produce and act but also direct the movies!

His latest offering, Kantara - Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, has taken the country by storm, captivating audiences across all the languages in which it has been released.

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