Rishab Shetty opens up about Kantara Chapter 1, sharing why he believes deeply rooted regional stories can resonate universally. The actor-director says his goal is to create films that a layman can understand while also sparking meaningful conversations.

xTalented actor-director Rishab Shetty has pinned a lot of hopes on his sequel Kantara Chapter 1 and hopes to recreate the magic of the first instalment. He also believes in delivering movies with local content and then connecting with viewers across the world. “We are showcasing proper Indian sentiment in the sequel,” Rishab tells Deccan Chronicle in this exclusive interview.

Did you anticipate Kantara would strike such a universal chord beyond Karnataka?

I always knew that I had a good story that the audiences would love. This is a s

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