Kantara star Rishab Shetty dreams of teaming up with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: "His vision is unmatched!"

Rishab Shetty, the Kantara sensation, isn¡¯t just making waves with his films¡ªhe¡¯s making bold statements too. In a chat on The Rana Daggubati Show, Shetty gushed about filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga¡¯s creative brilliance, saying he would jump at the chance to work with him on any project. Shetty described Vanga¡¯s storytelling as unparalleled, adding that even the director himself might not replicate the same magic twice. Now, that¡¯s one way to shoot your shot!

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Rishab Shetty connection to his hometown

The episode, which aired exclusively on Prime Video, also gave viewers a peek into Shetty¡¯s deep connection with his hometown, Keradi. Shetty revealed that since childhood, he dreamed of turning the lush forests of his village into a movie set. Despite scouting the location for multiple films, it wasn¡¯t until Kantara came along that his dream finally came true. Shetty referred to his hometown as ¡°Keradi Film City,¡± crediting the 700 villagers who worked tirelessly to bring the project to life. He shared how the film shifted his community¡¯s view of cinema, making it more relatable and earning immense love and blessings.

Rishab Shetty¡¯s love life

But it wasn¡¯t all about filmmaking; the actor also opened up about his love life. His wife, Pragathi Shetty, shared a sweet anecdote about how their relationship began. As a fan of actor Rakshit Shetty, she attended a screening of his film Ricky, where she met Rishab for the first time. She recalled telling him how proud she was of his journey, which apparently struck a chord. The rest, as they say, is history.

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The Rana Daggubati Show isn¡¯t stopping here. The eight-episode Telugu Original series features an exciting lineup of guests, including Dulquer Salmaan, S.S. Rajamouli, and Ram Gopal Varma. With its unfiltered, star-studded conversations, it¡¯s the perfect binge for cinema lovers.