 "Explained: How superstar Yash of KGF put Kannada industry on the global map followed by Rishab Shetty’s Kantara")
Tamil and Telugu cinema were always popular, but with the massive success of KGF Chapter 1 , and the sheer efforts, conviction, belief and dedication of the actor, it is now that Kannada industry doesn’t need any introduction today amidst cinema goers. The success of KGF was followed by Rishab Shetty’s Kantara which was a huge global hit with the viewers. The way his stardom catapulted across the globe after the release of KGF Chapter 1 is truly phenomenal with audiences across boundaries waiting for KGF Chapter. A momentum and eagerness of the sequel of a film never seen in audiences before. Bringing forward the never seen before massive action and rage to the screens, Yash introduced the audiences to a character Rocky Bhai, that went on to create a massive fan base of its own all across the globe. The swag, confidence and rage of Rocky Bhai has resonated and stayed with the masses With its release, Yash conquered the hearts of the audiences and created historic box office records globally. Moreover, after the super success of KGF Chapter 1, KGF 2 evidently came as a storm breaker with its release. Be it collecting the huge amount of 54 Cr. on the opening day of its release which is the highest for any film in 2022, to accelerating Yash’s stardom to all new heights, the success of KGF 2 is truly exemplary that went on to create records that are still not broken. It is the success and franchise of KGF which has paved for Kannada films, recent example being the spectacular _Kantara_ . Truly, Yash has been a torch bearer and has successfully managed to get the Kannada film industry on the global map with audiences wanting more content from Kannada. Yash’s success was followed by Rishab Shetty’s Kantara and Kantara’s success was definitely nothing short of a miracle. Kantara, a massy film with a thrill element that touched upon cast politics of Karnataka was the main reason for its success. Kantara has been on an unprecedented rise all over the nation ever since the release of its Kannada and Hindi version. Directed by Rishab Shetty, a Hombale Films production, the action thriller film Kantara featured Shetty himself as a Kambala champion, who disagrees with an honest DRFO officer. The mythical element of Kantara touches the chord of the audiences. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Superstar Yash’s breakout hit KGF Chapter 1 clocked 4 years to its release recently, a film that broke box office records and marked the onset of the entire nation catching up Kannada cinema. This was followed by KGF 2 and then came the super success of Rishab Shetty’s Kantara.
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Written by Lachmi Deb Roy
Lachmi Deb Roy is the entertainment editor of Firtspost, Network18. She reviews films and series with a gender lens. Her interviews are called 'Not Just Bollywood' because she takes huge interest in world cinema. OTT over theatrical releases is her preference unless and until its a King Khan film. She takes interest in fashion, food and art reviews too. see more
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