Bollywood has a new talking point, and it is all about — Rishab Shetty wins Best Director and Leadership in Cinema Awards for Kantara: Chapter 1 at IFFM 2026. Fans and trade analysts have been closely following every update, and the latest development adds another chapter to what has been an eventful week for Hindi cinema.
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Add as a preferred source on Google performer-filmmaker Rishab Shetty was honoured with the Best filmmaker Award for Kantara: Chapter 1 and the Leadership in silver major screen Award at the Indian movie Festival of Melbourne on Sunday. Shetty took to Instagram to express his gratitude, sharing snippets of the certificates and awards.
He wrote, “Deeply honoured to receive the Best filmmaker Award for ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and the Leadership in silver major screen Award at @iffmelbourne 2026. These honours belong to my entire team. Kannada silver major screen and the culture and traditions that inspire our stories.
Heartfelt gratitude.” Kantara: Chapter 1 traces the origins of Daiva worship in Tulunadu, with the narrative set against the backdrop of the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. Shetty portrays Berme, the protector of the Kantara forest and its tribal communities. The movie follows the struggle between a royal family attempting to seize control and the Daivas and tribals who resist their rule.
It also features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah and Jayaram in key roles, with Rakesh Poojari, Hariprashanth MG, Deepak Rai Panaje, Shaneel Gautham and Naveen Bondel rounding out the supporting cast. Kantara: Chapter 1 is directed by Rishab Shetty and serves as a prequel to Kantara, which dropped in 2022 and went on to become one of the highest-grossing captures of that year.
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What happens next is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain: this development has added a fresh chapter to an already fascinating entertainment saga. Stay tuned to TeraMovies for all the latest updates from the world of cinema.
