Rishab Shetty wins Special Jury Award; Kantara makes history by becoming first Kannada film to win the award at IFFI

Earning a mention from the Jury is always significant, and this year, @shetty_rishab attains the Special Jury Award at #IFFI54 for his film Kantara. What a memorable moment! pic.twitter.com/PCCTMk1DZT

— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) November 28, 2023

The ‘Special Jury Award’ at #IFFI54 goes to Indian Actor @shetty_rishab🏆💪#IFFI #IFFI2023 pic.twitter.com/MSDt851fnH

— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 28, 2023

Hombale Films, the production house of the film, took to social media to celebrate the honour. “Delighted to announce that #Kantara has written a new chapter in Kannada cinema history, winning the inaugural Silver Peacock Award at @IFFIGoa,” read the post.

Delighted to announce that #Kantara has written a new chapter in Kannada cinema history, winning the inaugural Silver Peacock Award at @IFFIGoa! @PIB_India #IFFI54@shetty_rishab @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @HombaleGroup @gowda_sapthami @actorkishore @AJANEESHB @ChaluveG… pic.twitter.com/wvBsGK7Gtk

— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) November 28, 2023

During an interaction at IFFI 2023, Rishab Shetty said, “The audience connected with Kantara because it is a story rooted in the culture of Bharat. The audience took the film to where it is today, truly making it their own.” The actor-director said it is time to give it back to Kannada cinema which has given people a lot. “At present, there is a revolution underway-good content is widely accepted overcoming the language barriers,” Rishab said.

Rishab Shetty is currently making the prequel to Kantara on a humongous scale. The teaser of the film, set in the past, was unveiled recently promising a fantasy movie that further explores the world of Kantara.