Rukmini Vasanth, who rose to fame with the Kannada film Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, is now playing the female lead in Kantara Chapter 1 opposite Rishab Shetty. The film, a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, has already built excitement among fans with its recently released trailer.
At the trailer launch event, Rukmini Vasanth turned emotional while addressing the media. With tears in her eyes, she thanked Rishab Shetty for trusting her with the role. This film has changed me as a person. I still remember how you appreciated my performance during Sapta Sagaradaache Ello. That moment stays with me, she said, leaving the audience touched. Her heartfelt words and appearance in her character’s look further caught the attention of fans and media.
Rukmini, who has also acted in Tamil films like Ace and Madharaasi, has quickly established herself as one of the promising faces in South Indian cinema. Her collaboration with Rishab Shetty is being seen as a major highlight of Kantara Chapter 1.
The trailer, released on September 22, received praise for its visuals and storytelling, though a few critics felt it did not carry the same intensity as the original. Still, with fans eagerly awaiting its release on October 2, the film is expected to open to a strong response at the box office.