Rishab Shetty Lauds Films Rooted in Culture, Cites 'Dashavatar' as Prime Example

Team Rishab Shetty is currently basking in the glory of the success of their recently released film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1.’ The actor, writer, and director has always expressed deep love and respect for stories that stay connected to India’s roots, culture, and traditions. In many ways, Rishab has become the torchbearer of cinema that bridges the bond between humans and their origins, celebrating the essence of rural life, faith, and folklore.In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Rishab spoke about another film that celebrates similar themes, the Marathi film ‘Dashavatar,’ which has been performing impressively at the box office. When asked if he had the opportunity to watch it, Rishab said,“I’ve heard about it and received good feedback, but I haven’t had time to watch it yet because our promotions started late. I will definitely watch it after our release.”Sharing his admiration for such films, he added, “It’s wonderful that films about roots, culture, and forests are being made. These subjects never bore people; they are entertaining, thought-provoking, and serve as important documents for future generations.”‘Dashavatar,’ directed by Subodh Khanolkar, is an adventure drama thriller that has already earned a net collection of ₹23.02 crore. Meanwhile, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ continues its triumphant run, having grossed ₹256.50 crore (India) so far. 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is a prequel to the film 'Kantara- The Legend' which was released in the year 2022.