Rishab Shetty shines again to bag Karnataka State Film Awards; ‘Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale' earns top honours

Rishab Shetty, who has emerged as a renowned actor, writer, and director on a pan-India scale, has added another accolade to his name after the huge success of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. At the 2018 Karnataka State Film Awards, his directorial debut 'Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai' won the Best Director and Best Entertainment Film awards, bringing pride to Karnataka cinema. This win is a recognition of Rishab Shetty's deep storytelling skills and realistic artwork.

Rishab’s storytelling remains rooted in emotion and authenticity

While 'Kantara Chapter 1' created a cultural sensation across India, this state award is a reminder of the roots of his film journey. A storytelling style mixed with earthiness, emotion, and truth. 'Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai', which celebrates linguistic pride and unity through the lens of a government school in a border town, is one of Rishab's most touching works.

'Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale' wins hearts

The film was well-received by fans and critics for its emotional core and comedic nature. In this work, which blends childhood memories with social relevance, Rishab Shetty displayed a unique ability to combine social responsibility and entertainment, which remains a key distinguishing feature of his cinema to this day.

Rishab Shetty’s journey showcases his evolution as a creative powerhouse

Winning both the Best Director and Best Entertainment Film awards is a testament to Rishab Shetty's creative talent and his contribution to elevating Karnataka cinema to the national level. His journey from 'Kirik Party' to 'Kantara' reflects his growth as an actor and a director. With his cinematic style imbued with earthiness and emotion, Rishab Shetty today represents the pride of Karnataka and the power of Indian storytelling tradition on the world stage.

Rishab Shetty's latest release 'Kantara Chapter 1' has made over Rs 832 crore globally as per Sacnilk. It is still running in theatres and is also available to stream online.