Sandalwood sensation Rishab Shetty became a household name following his 2022 release, “Kantara”. As the prequel to this blockbuster is set to release on October 2, he made a visit to Mumbai for the promotional event.
Memories from Struggling Days
During his time in Mumbai, Rishab was reminded of his struggles. He shared his experience of working as an office boy for a production banner in the Andheri West area.
“Mumbai is extremely special for me because back in 2008, I used to work as an office boy for a production house in Andheri West. I was the driver of one of the producers, and today, with the power of cinema, I am sitting here, getting so much recognition, love, respect, and blessings,” he reminisced.
He recalled enjoying Vada Pav on the streets, never imagining he would achieve this level of success. “Cinema, which we see as God, being an artist has brought me here today, and I am grateful for that,” he added.
Cancellation of Promotional Event
In a recent update, the makers of “Kantara: Chapter 1” decided to cancel the pre-release event in Chennai, which was scheduled for Tuesday, following the stampede that occurred in Karur.
Hombale Films announced the cancellation via social media, stating, “Due to the recent unfortunate incident, we are cancelling the #KantaraChapter1 promotional event in Chennai tomorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Thank you for your understanding; we look forward to meeting our audience in Tamil Nadu at a more appropriate time. #KantaraChapter1onOct2.”
The announcement was accompanied by a poster that read, “In view of the recent unfortunate incident, we have decided to cancel our Kantara Chapter 1 promotional event scheduled in Chennai tomorrow. We believe this is a time for reflection and solidarity with those affected. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families impacted. We are grateful for your understanding and support, and we look forward to meeting our audience in Tamil Nadu at a more appropriate time.”