
Rishab Shetty doesn't want Kantara to be remade in Bollywood; Know why
FirstpostAfter releasing in September, Kantara is still going strong at the box office breaking several records. With the film already dubbed in Hindi, the director-actor recently spoke on the film being remade in Bollywood and his response didn’t seem in favour of the same. In a recent interview with ETimes, Rishab Shetty while speaking over the slew of matters including his film’s success, controversies, and criticisms also shed light on his views on Kantara being remade in the Hindi language. Upon being asked if there is no chance of the film being remade in Hindi as it has already been dubbed for the Hindi language audiences, Shetty responded by saying “Yeah, that’s better.” Furthermore, after he was asked about which actor would be suitable for the lead character in Bollywood, Shetty added, “To be able to play such characters, you have to believe in the roots and culture. Every industry has made an immense contribution to Indian cinema.” Kantara’s fever grips the country It has been more than a month since Kantara hit the theatres, however, it is still going strong at the box office, not just in Karnataka but in other states as well, thanks to being dubbed into various languages.
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TV show CID to air Rishab Shetty's Kantara-inspired episode. Details
India Today
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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 release date announced
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EXCLUSIVE | National Awards: Rishab Shetty says ‘Kantara is a tribute to our land’, dedicates award to Daiva Nartakas
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Rishab Shetty Extends Shooting for Kantara 2 by 3-4 Months
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Rishab Shetty begins writing for ‘Kantara’ prequel
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‘Kantara’ wins praise at UNHCR meet
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Rishab Shetty on winning Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Kantara: Dedicate this award to late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar
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‘Kantara’ makers announce prequel
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Rishab Shetty says next 'Kantara' movie will be a prequel, sets 2024 release for the film
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Hindustan Times
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India Today
Rishab Shetty and team Kantara 'surrender to nature' and seek Daiva's blessings. Watch
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Allu Arjun: 'Congratulations to Kantara for its recent success, south cinema should be watched all over by people'
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Hrithik Roshan Is All Praises For Kantara, Says 'Rishab Shetty’s Conviction Makes The Film Extraordinary'
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Hrithik Roshan says he 'learnt so much' watching the 'extraordinary' Kantara; praises Rishab Shetty's direction, acting
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