Mumbai: Rising star Rukmini Vasanth, who won hearts with her powerful performance in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, has made a grand entry into one of Kannada cinema’s most iconic worlds — the Kantara Universe. The actress will now be seen alongside Rishab Shetty in the much-anticipated expansion of the acclaimed franchise.
For Rukmini, the opportunity feels nothing short of a dream. “I was offered the film last year when I first met Rishab sir. He narrated the story and asked if I would like to be part of the journey. Honestly, I felt like my dream had already come true at that very moment,” she shared.
Her connection with Shetty goes back to Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, where he praised her deeply moving performance. “At the premiere, he spoke so highly of me. I felt all my hard work had paid off. And now, to be cast in his film — such a big project — it’s truly special,” Rukmini said.
Even after receiving the offer, the actress had to keep the news under wraps. “There were times I wanted to climb to the rooftop and shout, ‘I am in Kantara!’ But I knew I had to wait for the right time. It became a sweet little secret I kept close to my heart,” she revealed with a smile.
Fans had been eagerly asking her about her next Kannada project, unaware of the big surprise. “People would keep asking me what’s next, and I couldn’t say a word. Now that the secret is out, I feel so relieved and happy,” she added.
Rukmini’s entry into the Kantara Universe marks a significant moment in her career — one filled with gratitude, growth, and the thrill of stepping into a cinematic world that has captured the imagination of audiences across India.
