Rishab reveals Rajinikanth response to Kantara Chapter 1. Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, prequel to the blockbuster film Kantara is breaking records at the box office.
Rishab speaking to scribes shared how Rajinikanth reacted to the film. He said "Rajini sir has always been someone who uplifts and encourages younger artists, and that’s what truly defines his seniority. After watching Kantara, he called me to his house, and that moment felt almost spiritual. It was like visiting a temple; seeing him in front of me felt like witnessing God in flesh and blood."
He continued “The only thing I regret about that day is not being able to wear a dhoti. In the photo, you can see me in pants because we were informed at the last minute and had to rush to catch a flight to his home. I still feel bad that Rajini sir was in a dhoti while I wasn’t. I usually prefer wearing dhotis for most occasions—I wear pants only when absolutely necessary.”
He recollected that during 2022 when he met Rajinikanth, he presented him a gold chain with a Baba pendant. "This meeting and his token of love are a treasure to cherish forever. I also got his blessings. In an hour-long interaction, we discussed Kantara at length. He was curious to know how we shot certain scenes and said films like Kantara can happen once in 50 years."