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  • 70th National Film Awards: Rishab Shetty Wins Best Actor For ‘Kantara’ | People News

    New Delhi: ‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty on Tuesday, was felicitated with the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

    He received the prestigious award from President Droupadi Murmu at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

    On receiving this huge honour, Rishab told media that his motive is to make films that bring a change in the society.

    “Every film has an impact. Our motive is to make films which bring about a change or impact in society…I thank the audience…National Awards are a very prestigious reward for an artist,” he told reporters.

    ‘Kantara’ also won the Best Popular Film award for providing wholesome entertainment.

    The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were declared in August 2024.

    After learning about his win, Rishabh in an interview with ANI said, “This has been possible because of my entire team. I am just the face of the film, it is all because of their hard work. The production house, the DOP, the technicians, it is all because of them.”

    He also expressed gratitude towards his fans saying, “I want to thank the people of Karnataka. I want to thank the National Awards panel for recognizing this film. The people have made this film a hit, I am very happy. I want to dedicate This victory to the people of Karnataka.”

    Rishab not only starred in the film but also directed it. He is now all set to come up with a Kantara prequel.

    ‘Kantara’, set in the fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, features Shetty as a Kambala champion who faces off against a Forest Range officer. The film was released in September 2022

    The Best Actress award in a Leading Role was shared by Nithya Menen for the Tamil film Thiruchitrambalam and Manasi Parekh for the Gujarati film Kutch Express. Sooraj R Barjatya also took home the Best Director award for his work in Uunchai.

    Due to Covid pandemic-related delays, the National Awards are a year behind schedule. In 2023, actors Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon bagged National Film Awards for their outstanding performances in their respective projects ‘Pushpa’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Mimi.

  • Prabhas’s Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire TV Premiere Gets Love From Viewers With 30.4 Million Reach! , Regional News

    New Delhi: Hombale Films’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, starring Prabhas not only got the love of fans at the box office with its phenomenal collections but also created milestones on the big screens. Its television premiere on Star Gold set a record with a 30.4 million reach. The makers took the opportunity to thank the nation for their love.

    The makers of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire took to their social media and shared a poster of the film displaying yet another success as the film garnered 30.4 Million reach and 8.1 Million Average minute audience (AMA). They further jotted down the caption – “Thank you India #SalaarCeaseFire

    #Salaar #Prabhas #PrashanthNeel @PrithviOfficial @shrutihaasan @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @IamJagguBhai @sriyareddy @RaviBasrur @bhuvangowda84 @vchalapathi_art @anbariv @SalaarTheSaga @StarGoldIndia

    #SalaarOnStarGold #OnlyOnStarGold”

    Thank you India #SalaarCeaseFire#Salaar #Prabhas #PrashanthNeel @PrithviOfficial @shrutihaasan @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @IamJagguBhai @sriyareddy @RaviBasrur @bhuvangowda84 @vchalapathi_art @anbariv @SalaarTheSaga @StarGoldIndia#SalaarOnStarGold#OnlyOnStarGold pic.twitter.com/PX30w5dKF0

    — Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) June 10, 2024

    Interestingly, Prashanth Neel directorial Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is among the top 3 premieres of 2024. It’s the highest rated dubbed Hindi movie since 2023 on TV. The Film was premiered on Star Gold.

    Meanwhile, Hombale Films has an exciting lineup of films in the pipeline, which includes Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam and Kantara: Chapter 1.

  • Rishab Shetty And Hombale Films To Shoot Major Portions of 'Kantara: Chapter 1' In Actor's Village, Deets Inside | Regional News

    New Delhi: Hombale Films is undoubtedly the biggest production house in Indian cinema. While the leading production house has boomed the Indian cinema with their blockbusters like KGF Chapter 2, Kantara: A Legend, and Prabhas-PPrashanth Neel's 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire', their next biggest project, 'Kantara: Chapter 1', is hugely awaited by the fans and the audiences.

    Yesterday, on Amazon Prime Video Day, it was announced in a grand way that Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video post-theatrical release. Since the film is in its shooting stages, Rishab Shetty who was also at the event made a big revelation related to the much-awaited film and said, “Humare gaon ka jo ek kahaani aur folklore leke aana chahiye bade screen pe – yeh ek dream tha. When I was in my second year of college, this story was in my mind – in my mind. When I became a filmmaker, constructed like a screenplay. Our plan before shooting was that it was going to be a prequel. So, Later, the viewers have given so much support. A big set has been set up in our village now. Next month we are going to shoot the log.”

    (I started my acting career from here, which I performed when I was in the 6th standard. Our village's story and folklore should be brought to the big screen. When I was in my second year of college, this story was in my mind. When I became a filmmaker, I constructed a screenplay properly. Before shooting, we planned that a prequel is going to happen. We also got a huge support from the audience. We have set up a big set in our village now. We will be shooting there next month).

    The statement by Rishab Shetty clearly shows how Hombale Films and Rishab are dedicatedly working on the craft and vision and aims to bring the story to the vast section of the audience.

    It can't be denied that the first film in the franchise, 'Kantara: A Legend', gave audiences an unforgettable cinematic experience with a rich divine experience like never before. The theatrical experience etched a place in the audience's heart and memory, and when Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films announced the prequel 'Kantara: Chapter 1', the excitement to watch another divine theatrical experience skyrocketed.

    Meanwhile, Hombale Films has an exciting line-up of films in the pipeline, which includes Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam.

  • Oscars 2023 Shortlist: RRR, The Kashmir Recordsdata, Kantara Declared Eligible For Nominations

    Oscars 2023 Shortlist: The Academy has pop out with an inventory of 301 characteristic motion pictures eligible for Oscars with Indian motion pictures “RRR”, “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, “The Kashmir Recordsdata” and “Kantara” making the minimize.

    Revealed: January 10, 2023 2:49 PM IST

    By way of PTI

    Oscars 2023 Shortlist RRR, The Kashmir Recordsdata, Kantara Declared Eligible For Nominations

    Oscars 2023 Shortlist: The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has pop out with an inventory of 301 characteristic motion pictures eligible for Oscars with Indian motion pictures “RRR”, “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, “The Kashmir Recordsdata” and “Kantara” making the minimize.

    The reminder checklist contains films that may formally compete in quite a lot of classes however simply that includes within the checklist does now not make it possible for the movie will advance within the ultimate nominations of the Academy Awards, to be introduced on January 24.

    Pan Nalin’s “Chhello Display” (“Ultimate Movie Display”), India’s reliable Oscar access, additionally options within the checklist along side Vivek Agnihotri’s “The Kashmir Recordsdata”, Marathi titles “Me Vasantrao” and “Tujhya Sathi Kahi Hello”, R Madhavan’s “Rocketry: The Nambi Impact”, “Iravin Nizhal” and Kannada film “Vikrant Rona”.

    Documentaries “All That Breathes” through Shaunak Sen and Kartiki Gonsalves’ “The Elephant Whisperers” also are a part of the checklist.

    From the indexed motion pictures, 4 entries — “Chhello Display”, “RRR”, “All That Breathes” and “The Elephant Whisperers” — have already made it to the Oscars shortlists for 4 classes.

    Within the shortlist for 10 classes which AMPAS unveiled in December, “Chhello Display” made it to the most productive global movie section, whilst “Naatu Naatu” from the blockbuster “RRR” discovered a spot within the tune (authentic music) class.

    “All That Breathes” was once integrated within the documentary characteristic shortlist and “The Elephant Whisperers” within the documentary quick class.

    That is in all probability the primary time India has made it to 4 Oscar shortlists, the degree ahead of nominations.

    — Aside from for the headline, not anything else has been modified on this PTI reproduction

    Revealed Date: January 10, 2023 2:49 PM IST

  • Academy Awards 2023: ‘RRR’, ‘Kantara’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ function in Oscar’s reminder listing

    Via PTI

    LOS ANGELES: The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has pop out with an inventory of 301 function motion pictures eligible for Oscars with Indian motion pictures “RRR”, “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, “The Kashmir Information” and “Kantara” making the lower.

    The reminder listing contains motion pictures that may formally compete in more than a few classes however simply that includes within the listing does no longer make sure that the movie will advance within the ultimate nominations of the Academy Awards, to be introduced on January 24.

    Pan Nalin’s “Chhello Display” (“Remaining Movie Display”), India’s legitimate Oscar access, additionally options within the listing at the side of Vivek Agnihotri’s “The Kashmir Information”, Marathi titles “Me Vasantrao” and “Tujhya Sathi Kahi Hello”, R Madhavan’s “Rocketry: The Nambi Impact”, “Iravin Nizhal” and Kannada film “Vikrant Rona”.

    Documentaries “All That Breathes” through Shaunak Sen and Kartiki Gonsalves’ “The Elephant Whisperers” also are a part of the listing.

    From the indexed motion pictures, 4 entries — “Chhello Display”, “RRR”, “All That Breathes” and “The Elephant Whisperers” — have already made it to the Oscars shortlists for 4 classes.

    Within the shortlist for 10 classes which AMPAS unveiled in December, “Chhello Display” made it to the most efficient global movie phase, whilst “Naatu Naatu” from the blockbuster “RRR” discovered a spot within the song (unique tune) class.

    “All That Breathes” was once incorporated within the documentary function shortlist and “The Elephant Whisperers” within the documentary quick class.

    That is possibly the primary time India has made it to 4 Oscar shortlists, the level ahead of nominations.

    LOS ANGELES: The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has pop out with an inventory of 301 function motion pictures eligible for Oscars with Indian motion pictures “RRR”, “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, “The Kashmir Information” and “Kantara” making the lower.

    The reminder listing contains motion pictures that may formally compete in more than a few classes however simply that includes within the listing does no longer make sure that the movie will advance within the ultimate nominations of the Academy Awards, to be introduced on January 24.

    Pan Nalin’s “Chhello Display” (“Remaining Movie Display”), India’s legitimate Oscar access, additionally options within the listing at the side of Vivek Agnihotri’s “The Kashmir Information”, Marathi titles “Me Vasantrao” and “Tujhya Sathi Kahi Hello”, R Madhavan’s “Rocketry: The Nambi Impact”, “Iravin Nizhal” and Kannada film “Vikrant Rona”.

    Documentaries “All That Breathes” through Shaunak Sen and Kartiki Gonsalves’ “The Elephant Whisperers” also are a part of the listing.

    From the indexed motion pictures, 4 entries — “Chhello Display”, “RRR”, “All That Breathes” and “The Elephant Whisperers” — have already made it to the Oscars shortlists for 4 classes.

    Within the shortlist for 10 classes which AMPAS unveiled in December, “Chhello Display” made it to the most efficient global movie phase, whilst “Naatu Naatu” from the blockbuster “RRR” discovered a spot within the song (unique tune) class.

    “All That Breathes” was once incorporated within the documentary function shortlist and “The Elephant Whisperers” within the documentary quick class.

    That is possibly the primary time India has made it to 4 Oscar shortlists, the level ahead of nominations.

  • Kantara Despatched For Oscars 2023 Attention as Hombale Productions Confirms Kantara 2

    After SS Rajamouli’s RRR, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara has been despatched for Oscars attention. In the meantime, RRR’s tune Naatu Naatu and India’s The Closing Movie Display had been shortlisted for nominations. Learn on.

    Kantara Despatched For Oscars 2023 Attention as Hombale Productions Confirms Kantara 2

    Kantara for Oscars: Kantara has now been despatched for attention on the 2023 Academy Awards. The movie’s manufacturers – Hombale Productions – showed on Wednesday that they have got despatched the Rishab Shetty starrer to be regarded as for the nominations on the Oscars 2023. Chatting with a number one day-to-day, Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Productions mentioned they’re looking forward to the movie’s nominations and its significance in representing Indian tradition international.

    Vijay informed India These days, “We’ve got submitted our software for Oscars for Kantara and feature our hands crossed as the overall nominations are but to return. Kantara as a tale is so rooted that we are hoping it may well discover a voice international as smartly.” He additionally showed the plans for Kantara 2 and published that they wish to come to a decision whether or not it’ll be a prequel or a sequel to the primary movie. Vijay used to be quoted via the inside track company PTI as pronouncing, “Rishab is away and as soon as he’s again, we will be able to talk about what we wish to do — a sequel or a prequel. We will be able to have one thing in a few months. We undoubtedly have plans for Kantara 2 however there’s no timeline.”

    RRR SHORTLISTED FOR OSCARS NOMINATIONS

    Previous, SS Rajamouli submitted RRR on the Oscars and on Thursday, the Academy launched the record of the shortlisted names within the 10 classes. The Jr NTR and Ram Charan starrer made it to the shortlist for its lively tune ‘Naatu Naatu’. Even India’s Respectable access to the Oscars – The Closing Movie Display additionally were given shortlisted for the ‘Global Function Movie’ class.

    The general nominations will probably be out on January 24. The balloting will run from January 12-17. The ninety fifth Academy Awards will happen on March 12 on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

    Printed Date: December 22, 2022 8:44 AM IST

  • Janhvi Kapoor’s Mili and Sonakshi Sinha-Huma Qureshi movie Double XL tank miserably at price tag counters

    It used to be but every other gradual day on the field place of job for Janhvi Kapoor‘s survival drama Mili and Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi’s comedy Double XL. Whilst the movies failed the hole day check on November 4, Friday, the weekend hasn’t been type to them both.

    At the opening day, Mili gathered with reference to Rs 35 lakh, while Double XL controlled 12.5 lakh. The expectancies have been prime from Saturday, as extra footfalls have been anticipated on an off day. Then again, that’s no longer took place. In step with Field Place of job India, on Saturday, Mili gathered Rs 50 lakh, while, Double XL may just organize round Rs 17.5 lakh handiest.

    This brings the two-day collections of Mili as much as Rs 85 lakh and Double XL to Rs 30 lakh. Each the movies are going through slight festival from Katrina Kaif’s movie Telephone Bhoot, which too does no longer glance in a perfect form. In step with Pinkvilla, each Mili and Double XL have been previous meant to have a direct-to-digital free up however the makers modified their thoughts ultimately.

    Whilst those new releases combat to search out target market on the theatres, Kannada movie Kantara’s Hindi model has made a spot for itself in cinemas. The movie has remained stable and goes from power to power, regardless of releases from biggies akin to Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu and Ajay Devgn’s Thank God liberating on Diwali.

    Lately Kantara’s director and lead actor Rishab Shetty gave his opinion on why many movies in Bollywood aren’t operating. He’s of the opinion that there’s an excessive amount of western affect on some filmmakers. In an interview with Hindustan Occasions, Rishab mentioned, “We make the movie for the target market, no longer for ourselves. We want to stay them and their sentiments in thoughts. We want to see what their values and way of living are. We have been there ahead of we have been filmmakers.”

  • Varun Dhawan says Bollywood is getting its ‘a** kicked’ via motion pictures like Kantara: ‘We must take inspiration’

    Actor Varun Dhawan is most commonly identified for his mainstream Bollywood motion pictures, however he stated in an interview that he’s occupied with starring in South Indian cinema. The actor stated that Bollywood must take inspiration from motion pictures like Kantara and KGF, and paintings in opposition to making Indian cinema as a complete shine.

    The actor, who used to be remaining noticed within the courting drama JugJugg Jeeyo, will subsequent be noticed within the horror comedy Bhediya. Varun used to be talking on the India These days Conclave when he expressed his need to paintings in South cinema.

    Varun stated, “Indian motion pictures are doing in point of fact neatly… If Kantara is doing in point of fact neatly or KGF 2 or Vikram, we must search inspiration from those motion pictures and take a look at and paintings with every different. It’s the most productive factor for Indian motion pictures to develop at the moment. I are aware of it sounds in point of fact simple at the moment since the Hindi motion pictures are getting their a** kicked at the moment. So perhaps it’s a good time and simple resolution for me to mention that. I’ve at all times sought after to do motion pictures in Telugu, Tamil, and Bhediya goes to liberate in Telugu and Tamil as neatly.”

    In the previous couple of months, motion pictures from the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada industries had been doing neatly significantly and commercially. Motion pictures reminiscent of Pushpa: The Upward push, RRR, KGF Bankruptcy 2, Ponniyin Selvan 1, and Vikram, amongst others, have damaged a number of field place of work information now not simply of their respective states but additionally around the Hindi talking belt.

    Varun additionally identified that even Bollywood actors are beloved via audiences within the south. “I don’t know why folks overlook that KGF 2 additionally had Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt in it. Why do you overlook that as neatly? They’re additionally beloved over there and we additionally love all of the actors from there,” Varun stated.

    The actor stated that whilst many of us can divide them, the Indian movie business purposes with solidarity. “I simply search inspiration… I feel Allu Arjun is astounding and Yash has achieved nice with KGF. Even now, in the event you see, Kantara, the best way the movie has been written, directed and acted via the similar individual, Rishab Shetty. Folks can divide us, however we’re one nation and this is a just right time to be collaborative as a result of cinema, usually, we’re going via a large transition in all places,” he stated.

    Bhediya is directed via Amar Kaushik and likewise stars Kriti Sanon and Abhishek Bannerjee in pivotal roles. The movie is slated to liberate on November 25. But even so Bhediya, Varun can be noticed in Nitesh Tiwari’s Bawaal, along Janhvi Kapoor.

  • Honorable Shri Piyush Goyal Compares ‘Kantara’ With The Glory Of Karnataka

    Kantara is a movie that doesn’t want any advent now. Having its title unfold all over the place the globe, the movie is repeatedly developing examples of its luck. Whilst the movie has dominated the hearts of the loads, it has earned nice evaluations from critics, celebrities, and plenty of dignitaries from other fields. Taking forward its consistent spree of receiving acclamations, the Minister of Trade & Business, Shopper Affairs & Meals & Public Distribution and Textiles, honorable Shri Piyush Goyal has regarded as ‘Kantara’ for example that has showcased the wealthy tradition of Karnataka whilst he was once addressing the International Traders Meet ‘Make investments Karnataka 2022’ in Bengaluru.Additionally Learn – Kantara Hindi Remake: Rishab Shetty Has THIS to Say…

    Because the union minister Shri Piyush Goyal was once observed talking concerning the expansion and development of Karnataka state all through International Traders Meet ‘Make investments Karnataka 2022’ in Bengaluru, this is a delight for ‘Kantara’ to get this sort of massive popularity from the ministry whilst it has contributed to the ever-rising expansion of the state. Whilst the speech of Shri Piyush Goyal is trending on Twitter, the ministry posted – Additionally Learn – Kerala-based Band Thaikkudam Bridge To Sue ‘Kantara’ Makers For Plagiarism

    “Kantara is a low-budget movie that showcases the tradition of Karnataka. It has grossed just about 20 instances its funding. Traders and business is interested in India and the state that has very revolutionary insurance policies: @PiyushGoyal Additionally Learn – Rishi Sunak Receives Compliments From Partner’s father Narayana Murthy, Karnataka CM

    Kantara is a low-budget movie that showcases the tradition of Karnataka.

    It has grossed just about 20 instances its funding. Traders and business is interested in India and the state that has very revolutionary insurance policies: @PiyushGoyal #InvestKarnataka2022

    — Piyush Goyal Place of business (@PiyushGoyalOffc) November 2, 2022

    Excluding this, Kantara has gained numerous love and enhance from dignitaries from other fields, starting from Anil Kumble, Prabhas, Prashanth Neel, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, celebrity Rajinikanth to Minister of Early life Affairs and Sports activities of India, Anurag Thakur and a couple of days again famend Indian yoga guru, a religious chief Sri Sri Ravi Shankar additionally watch the movie together with his devotees in Bengaluru at his ashram.

    Kantara was once launched within the Kannada model and Hindi model on thirtieth September and 14th October respectively. The movie is written and directed by way of Rishab Shetty. Produced by way of Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, below Hombale Movies, the movie options Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G in pivotal roles.

  • Kantara For Oscar: Rishab Shetty Breaks Silence, Says ‘It Makes me Glad’

    Kantara For Oscars: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara is not just going puts with its roaring field workplace milestone, however the movie may be being hailed for its enticing storytelling. Aside from the industrial luck, the movie has been lauded by way of critics for successfully depicting rural custom and historical folklore. Alternatively, the movie’s spectacular run on the Hindi belt has made it the 3rd largest Kannada hit of 2022 put up KGF: Bankruptcy 2 and Vikrant Rona. Those that have watched the movie have heaped praises for the movie on social media. A bit of netizens have even rooted for the Kannada action-thriller to be India’s reputable access for Oscar 2024.Additionally Learn – Kantara Hindi Remake: Rishab Shetty Has THIS to Say…

    RISHAB SHETTY REACTS TO FANS DEMANDING KANTARA FOR OSCAR 2024

    Few days again Kangana Ranaut had additionally lauded the movie or even spoken about its nomination as India’s reputable access at Academy Awards 2024. Fanatics had been showering Rishab with immense love and laurels on the net or even claimed that Kantara has the prospective to win in a couple of classes at Oscar 2024. Reacting to the similar, Rishab advised ETimes, “I don’t react to that. I simply noticed the 25000 tweets about that. It makes me satisfied however I don’t touch upon that. As a result of I didn’t paintings for this luck. I labored for paintings. That’s all.” Additionally Learn – Kerala-based Band Thaikkudam Bridge To Sue ‘Kantara’ Makers For Plagiarism

    Reacting to the field workplace luck, he opined, “I don’t know. It simply came about. Cinema has a definite power and we have now mentioned our tradition and folklore within the movie. So, I suppose with God’s blessings the movie has been launched pan-India.” Additionally Learn – Rishab Shetty Reacts to Kantara’s Field Workplace Luck: ‘Audiences Want Tales Rooted in Indian Tradition’

    Aside from Rishab, Kantara additionally stars Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar.

    For extra updates on Kantara and Rishab Shetty, take a look at this area at India.com.