At the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa, ‘Kantara’ star
Rishab Shetty on Tuesday took a dig at the OTT platforms and said that “they
are not open to the Kannada film industry.”
During a press conference, Shetty said, “OTT platforms are not open to
the Kannada film industry. That is a very bad sign. They say there are no
subscribers here, they are looking into the matter and thinking. Two production
houses were actively working during Corona, Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studios
and my Rishab Shetty films, and apart from that, some production houses were
also making films, and we are actively doing film festivals, but they are not
taking the films.”
He also requested IFFI and its sponsors to give recognition to the
Kannada films.
“So, I wanted to make a request to IFFI and its sponsors to give
recognition to our films … films which have less exposure in theatres should
also get some recognition and they should be taken to OTT platforms,” he added.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty will be next seen in ‘Kantara Chapter 1’.
On Monday, the makers of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ unveiled the film’s
official, teaser which received good responses from the fans.
The teaser video gave a glimpse of the captivating look of actor-director
Rishab Shetty and his world in the film.
The clip concluded with seven different ragas of music representing each
of the seven languages in which ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ will be released.
In the posters, Rishab is seen looking away from the camera, striking a
pose in a ‘dhoti’ and holding a trishul and axe in his hands.
It has now been revealed that Kantara 2 is officially titled ‘Kantara
Chapter 1’.
Rishab Shetty, who was the writer, actor, and director of the film, also
received acclaim.
‘Kantara’ was released on September 30 and got a good response from the
audience for its storyline and visuals.
Set in the fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, Kantara follows the
character of Shetty, a Kambala champion who has a faceoff with an upright
Forest Range officer.
ANI
