Rishabh Shetty takes Kantara to the UN; to be screened at UNHRC session in Geneva

It is a very exciting time for Indian cinema, with many filmmakers and cinema getting well-deserved international acclaim. Close on the heels of RRR's Oscar triumph for Naatu Naatu, another film from south India is making its presence felt on the international arena. Rishab Shetty's Kantara will be exhibited on March 17 at the United Nations in Geneva, at Pathe Balexert in Hall No 13.

Writer, director and actor Rishab Shetty has already reached Geneva and has completed the oral submission. Taking to social media, the centre for global affairs and public policy shared “@shetty_rishab will be talking about Indian Cinema's role in fostering discussions on environment, climate & conservation, at UNHRC Session in Geneva. CGAPP Director Anindya Sengupta met him on the sidelines of the Session as #Kantara star brings Indian stories to the world stage.”

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Rishab Shetty will speak about the role of Indian cinema in fostering discussions on environment, climate, and conservation at the UNHRC Session at Genera, CGAPP Director Anindya Sengupta met him on the sidelines of the session, according to the Centre For Global Affairs and Public Police's social media handle.

Hombale Films is the biggest discovery from the south in cinema. Be it making movies like Kantara and making it a breakout success or delivering massive box office hits with KGF 1 &2 the production house has carved a unique space for itself in the film industry. Soon, the production house will be back in theatres with movies like Yuva and Prabhas starrer Salaar, both being the highly anticipated films of this year.

Kantara was released in the Kannada version and Hindi version on 30th September and 14th October respectively. The film is written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films, the film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G in pivotal roles.