Anil Kapoor hails Kannada Cinema, Rishab Shetty says "We're so proud"

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has extended a warm tribute to the Kannada film industry and its fraternity including the likes of Yash and Rishab Shetty and filmmaker Prashanth NeelAnil Kapoor remembers his Kannada film debutTaking to social media Kapoor turned nostalgic as he recalled his debut Kannada film Pallavi Anupallavi43 years ago I took my first step into the Kannada film industry From then to now its incredible to see how Kannada cinema is booming and redefining Indian cinema globally the actor wrote on X alongside a clip from the 1983 film43 years ago I took my first step into the Kannada film industryFrom then to now itrsquos incredible to see how Kannada cinema is booming and redefining Indian cinema globally pictwittercomjfh3Hbzssemdash Anil Kapoor AnilKapoor January 7 2026In a heartfelt note the actor also gave special mentions to prominent figures of the industry saluting their contribution to elevating Kannada cinema on the national and global stage with films such as KGF and KantaraSalute to TheNameIsYash PrasahanthNeel shetty_rishab and the teams behind KGF and Kantara for raising the bar so high Hopefully not my last association with this amazing industry Kapoor addedThe post drew reactions from fans who fondly remembered Kapoors Kannada debut and also caught the attention of actorfilmmaker Rishab ShettyExpressing his deep respect for Anil Kapoor the Kantara star wrote Were so proud of you Sir Your journey began here and today you stand as a true legend of Indian cinema It was an absolute honor to meet you and have such a wonderful conversationHe also went on to call Pallavi Anupallavi one of his favourite filmsWersquore so proud of you Sir Your journey began here and today you stand as a true legend of Indian cinema It was an absolute honor to meet you and have such a wonderful conversationA special mention PallaviAnupallavi remains one of my favourite films httpstcorDkcAeYcjDmdash Rishab Shetty shetty_rishab January 7 2026A special mention PallaviAnupallavi remains one of my favourite films the tweet addedDirected and written by Mani Ratnam Pallavi Anupallavi was released in 1983 featuring Anil Kapoor alongside actors Lakshmi and Kiran VairaleAnil Kapoors work frontAnil Kapoor began his acting journey in 1979 with a small role in Humare Tumhare He then made his debut as a lead with the Telugu film Vamsa Vruksham in 1980 and rose to fame in Bollywood with Woh Saath Dinin 1983Over the years Kapoor has delivered critically acclaimed performances in films such as Mr India Tezaab Ram Lakhan 1942 A Love Story Taal and Slumdog Millionaire which went on to win multiple Academy AwardsThe actor was last seen in the film War 2 costarring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR He has Subedaar in his lineup