New Delhi: Rishabh Shetty, the innovative director behind the acclaimed film Kantara, opened up during a captivating discussion with Rana Daggubati on The Rana Daggubati Show, available on Prime Video. In this episode, Shetty and actress Neha Shetty take viewers back to his roots in Keradi, the village that served as a significant inspiration for the film.
Delving into the genesis of Kantara, Shetty shared his long-held aspiration: “From a young age, I envisioned filming in my village and its surrounding forests. I explored this location for various projects over time without success. with Kantara, we made it happen here. It was truly a community effort; over 700 locals participated in bringing this vision to life. That’s why I affectionately refer to my hometown as KFC – Keradi Film City.”
Shetty also discussed how Kantara has transformed local perceptions of cinema: ”This area hasn’t traditionally embraced filmmaking; however, Kantara allowed them to see their own stories reflected on screen. It resonated deeply with them and resulted in an outpouring of love and support.”
The dialogue shifted towards notable filmmakers when Shetty expressed his admiration for Sandeep Reddy Vanga—renowned for hits like Arjun Reddy and Animal. He commented enthusiastically about Vanga’s unique creative approach: “It’s remarkable; no one thinks quite like him—perhaps not even he can replicate that thought process again! I’d be thrilled to collaborate on any upcoming projects he has.”
In an endearing segment of the show, Pragathi Shetty recounted how she first met her husband Rishabh: “I’ve always been a fan of Rakshit Shetty and attended a screening of Ricky with friends. One friend wanted a photo with director Rishabh so we struck up a conversation. I expressed how proud I was of his journey from our small village to achieving great things in cinema—that’s when he took notice! He sent me a friend request online afterward—and that’s where our story began.”
Hosted by Rana Daggubati himself, The Rana Daggubati Show is an unscripted Telugu original series featuring an exciting array of celebrity guests.
The fifth episode featuring Rishabh Shetty will premiere on Saturday, December 21st exclusively on Prime Video across India and more than 240 countries worldwide.
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