Rishab Shetty starts foundation to help govt schools, reveals plans for Kantara’s sequel

Hyderabad: Actor and director Rishab Shetty, who rose to fame with his recent blockbuster hit film Kantara, is busy prepping for his next film, a sequel to Kantara. As he celebrates his 40th birthday on Friday, the actor-director says that the pre-production work of Kantara 2 is progressing and they are planning to release the film in 2024.

On the occasion of the actor’s birthday, his wife Pragathi started a foundation and Rishab attended this event. The actor expresses his gratitude to fans, friends and wife Pragathi Shetty and Pramod Shetty. He said, “A young boy from a small village had a dream of entering the film industry and you have proven that he can find a place in your hearts.”

He added, “With the love shown by Kannadigas for Kantara, it has now become a global film. Therefore, I have been eagerly waiting for a long time to express my gratitude to all of you. Today, on the occasion of my birthday, it has finally come to fruition.”

“I am deeply touched by the fans who waited in the rain just to catch a glimpse of me. Their unwavering support is a testament to their love, which I will carry with me until my last breath,” he said.

Pragathi Shetty announced the establishment of the Rishab Shetty Foundation on this special day, which will serve as a reminder of the importance of education and support. “This is not a gift. It’s a service because my husband dislikes gifts,” she said.

Pramod Shetty said, “For many years, Rishab has helped better many government schools in Karnataka, but he has never disclosed it to the media.” He praised Rishab’s commitment to taking responsibility for improving government schools.