Anil Kapoor praises Yash and Rishab Shetty; says ‘Salute to them’; marks 43 years of his Kannada debut

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently marked 43 years since his Kannada film debut 'Pallavi Anu Pallavi'. The actor took to X to share his happiness and memories from the film that started his journey in Kannada cinema.

While celebrating the milestone he shared a short clip from the song “O Premi O Premi” from Pallavi Anu Pallavi. The Bollywood actor spoke about how special the film was to him and how proud he feels about starting his journey in the Kannada film industry.

His words on Kannada cinema today

Anil Kapoor clearly spoke about how much Kannada cinema has grown over the years in his post. He wrote, “43 years ago I took my first step into the Kannada film industry. From then to now it’s incredible to see how Kannada cinema is booming and redefining Indian cinema globally.” He also shared how happy he feels seeing Kannada films reach audiences across India and even outside the country. This growth feels personal for Anil Kapoor because it all started with 'Pallavi Anu Pallavi'.

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Praise for Yash and Rishab Shetty

Anil Kapoor did not stop there. He also praised the current stars and filmmakers who are leading Kannada cinema today. He wrote, “Salute to Yash, Prashanth Neel, Rishab Shetty and the teams behind KGF and Kantara for raising the bar so high. Hopefully not my last association with this amazing industry.”

'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty replied with a warm message. He wrote, “We’re so proud of you, Sir! Your journey began here, and today you stand as a true legend of Indian cinema. It was an absolute honour to meet you and have such a wonderful conversation. A special mention Pallavi Anu Pallavi remains one of my favourite films.”

A hint at returning to Kannada films

Earlier in 2025 Anil Kapoor spoke about Kannada cinema again while talking to TOI City. He said, “With films like KGF and Toxic, Kannada cinema is producing films that resonate widely with audiences everywhere.” He also shared his wish to return. “I think now is the right time. You have films like KGF and Toxic being made and these kind of films are ones which can resonate, all over the world.” He added, “I always want to be part of films that make an attempt and are rooted in Indian culture, stories, and values. Like Kantara, which resonated everywhere. These filmmakers have come up and made films that appeal not only to me but to a global audience.” Meanwhile, Yash's 'Toxic' teaser was unveiled on the last day.