KGF star Yash congratulated Rishab Shetty on winning the Best Actor award at the prestigious 70th National Film Awards. Shetty’s critically acclaimed film Kantara has been in the news since its release in 2022. Taking to social media, Yash expressed his pride and admiration for Rishab Shetty’s achievement.
He wrote, “Hearty congratulations to all the National Award winners. Special thanks to our very own Rishab Shetty, Vijay Kiragandur, Prashanth Neel and the entire team of Hombale Films for the well-deserved recognition for Kantara and KGF2. There are many more heights to come. This is truly Kannada cinema’s shining moment on the national stage!”
Responding to Yash’s wishes, Rishab Shetty wrote, “Thank you very much. Congratulations to the entire team of #KGF2.” Let us tell you that KGF 2 was awarded the Best Kannada Film at the 70th National Film Awards.
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Rishab Shetty also received wishes from Jr NTR after his big win at the 70th National Film Awards. Jr NTR wrote on his X handle, “Congratulations @shetty_rishab for winning the Best Actor award for Kantara! Your brilliant acting still gives me goosebumps… Also, congratulations to the entire team of Kantara for winning the Best Popular Film award.”
Rishab Shetty expressed his gratitude to the RRR star, writing, “Thank you so much sir.”
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The 70th National Film Awards, announced on August 16, 2024, highlighted notable achievements in regional cinema.
Mani Ratnam’s epic film Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 won the Best Tamil Film award. The film won several awards, including Best Music Direction for AR Rahman and Best Cinematography for Ravi Varman.
In Kannada cinema, Kantara emerged as a major winner, winning the award for the Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Rishab Shetty’s performance in the film earned him the Best Actor award. KGF: Chapter 2 also created a stir by winning the Best Kannada Film and Best Action Direction awards.
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