Rishab Shetty's' Emotional Gratituted to his fans for making Kantara so great.

Summary: From One Evening Show to Thousands: Rishab Shetty Gets Emotional Over Kantara: Chapter 1’s Grand Opening

When Kantara: Chapter 1 stormed open with thousands of houseful shows, Rishab Shetty didn’t just celebrate box office numbers—he revisited the days he couldn’t even secure a single evening screening.

In a heartfelt post, Shetty thanked fans, calling their support “God’s grace.” He shared how, in 2016, he once bowed and pleaded, asking distributors to even get him one evening show in Mangaluru. That humble moment stands in sharp contrast today, as his film notched 5,000+ full houses on opening day. 

His journey was filled with challenges, optimism, and now achievement. To him, all this feels unreal. You can sense the relief, the thankfulness in his speech. Moving from door-to-door to speaking in front of large audiences is more than just career advancement; it’s a life restored.

For fans, this is more than just another successful film; it confirms their faith. For Shetty, it serves as a reminder: dreams can begin with quiet wishes, yet they may culminate in loud cheers.