Writing a note of gratitude, he wrote on Twitter: “Honored to add feathers to this cap. I cannot express my gratitude for bestowing me with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
I am grateful to Hombale Films and Vijay Kirgandur sir for trusting me and giving me the opportunity. I look forward to making more and better films together.
This would have been impossible without the Kantara team and technicians who have supported this little dream of mine and the pillar of my life Pragathi Shetty. I dedicate this award to our Daiva Nartakaru, People of Karnataka, Power star Puneeth Rajkumar and Legendary Bhagavan sir.
Rishab Shetty, the upcoming Kantara 2 which will be a prequel is going on plans soon. The team plans to start filming from the monsoon season. He also gave up on the Bachelor’s Party project to fully focus on Kantara 2.