Rishab Shetty is currently busy with his next movie in his hometown of Kundapura, yet he finds time for a bustling tour of Bengaluru. Recently, the actor and director achieved significant success at the 70th National Awards, winning accolades such as Best Actor and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Rishab had previously earned recognition at the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film for his directorial work in Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shale Kasaragodu in 2018. Expressing his elation, Rishab shares that winning a national award had always been a cherished dream since he first ventured into the industry two decades ago. He acknowledges the prestigious nature of the award and attributes his success to his team, the community of Keradi, and the divine blessings that guided him during his journey. Rishab emphasizes the importance of creating memorable experiences in cinema to attract audiences to theaters, asserting that engaging and satisfying content is key, regardless of scale.