Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara and Yash-led KGF Chapter 2 win big at 70th National Film Awards, director Prashanth Neel REACTS

Hombale Films made a significant mark at the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022. Rishab Shetty, known for consistently delivering compelling content on screen, won the National Awards in the Best Actor in a Leading Role category for his remarkable portrayal in Kantara. Additionally, the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment went to Kantara, while the Best Kannada Film and Best Action Direction Awards were won by KGF Chapter 2. Hombale Films’ achievement of winning four National Awards in a single year is a remarkable streak.

Prashanth Neel on Kantara and KGF 2 winning National Film Awards

Expressing excitement on the achievement, the director says, “I am truly honored by this National Award for ‘KGF Chapter 2.’ My deepest gratitude goes to Yash for his extraordinary performance and to the entire team and the crew for their relentless dedication. A heartfelt thank you to our audience for their unwavering support and to the media for their vital role in this journey. Congratulations to Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films for their well-deserved recognition with ‘Kantara.’ This achievement is a shining moment for Kannada cinema and I’m grateful to everyone who made this possible.”

Rocking star Yash also took to his Instagram and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to all the winners of the national awards. A special shoutout to our very own @rishabshettyofficial.@vkiragandur. Prashanth neel and the entire @hombalefilms team for the well-deserved recognition for kantara and kgf 2. Here’s to many more heights. This is indeed kannada cinema’s shining moment. On the national stage!”

Moreover, as Hombale Films continues to win the hearts of audiences, they have an exciting lineup of films, including Kantara: Chapter 1, Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, and many more.

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