'Youth' star Ken Karunaas gets inspired after dream meeting with ‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty: 'You can make it, keep going'

Actor-director Ken Karunaas recently caught up with Rishab Shetty, a special occasion following his film 'Youth.' The movie, which Ken Karunaas directed and starred in, has been well-received by the audience and has seen great box office collections too. The movie has a young star cast including Anishma, Meenakshi Dinesh, and Chinna Tamil, among others, making it even more interesting. The film’s music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who supported the project without taking a salary to encourage new talent.

Rishab Shetty’s praise for ‘Youth’ wins attention

Earlier, Rishab Shetty openly appreciated 'Youth' after watching it. He said that after a long time, he watched a full film with a smile and truly enjoyed it. He called the film a very nice story, a tale of love, friendship, and emotions. He stated that the film was a kind of ode to parents. Rishab Shetty praised Ken Karunaas for writing, directing, and acting in the film with great skill. He also liked the performance, the whole cast and the crew, saying that Ken was a great asset to the film industry.

Special meeting with Rishab Shetty becomes a memorable moment for Ken

After this acknowledgement, Ken Karunaas met Rishab Shetty in person and took to social media to share. “Met @shetty_rishab Sir…and something inside me just said “You can make it, keep going.” Thank you 'Youth' for making my dreams come true. Kadavuluku nandri.” This interaction has now caught the notice of fans eager to witness the outcome of this connection between the two filmmakers.

‘Youth’ success and industry support boost Ken’s journey

'Youth' appears to be a significant turning point in Ken Karunaas's career; he has received accolades for his performance in this film and earned more than Rs 80 crore from it. Many actors like Suriya, Silambarasan, and Mammootty have commended the movie and its crew. Even his parents, including actor Karunas, congratulated him on his success.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”