Mangalore: Kantara’ was released in 2022 and became a super hit. Many artists gained popularity through this film. The film talked about the traditions of the coast. There were also scenes of Kambala that mixed with the breath of the people of Dakshina Kannada. Appu Kona, who appeared in this scene, has died. This matter has saddened the owners of Appu Kona and Kambala lovers.
Rishabh Shetty shone as the hero in the film ‘Kantara’. He also directed this film. He had learned how to drive Kambala with great difficulty for this film. For this, a Kona kept by Parameshwara Bhat, a Kambala lover from Byndoor Bolamballi, was used. These Konas were named Appu and Kala. Among them, Appu Kona has passed away.
Rishabh had become accustomed to Appu and Kala Konas right from the start of filming. Rishabh had grown close to them. After that, the Konas also appeared in movies. One of these Konas passed away, which saddened the fans.
A string of awards.
Appu and Kala Konas are not only champions in movies, they have also won many awards in real life. They had won the best in the series award twice in the Plough Junior category. These Konas were champions in the Kundapur Kambala for 5 years. They had also won the first prize in the Kanehalage category in the Bangalore Kambala. Appu Kona, who had earned fame and awards in most of the Kambala competitions in the coastal region, has now passed away.
‘Kantara: Chapter 1’
After the success of ‘Kantara’, Rishabh is busy working on the movie ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’. Fans have high expectations about this movie. It is suspected that there will be Kambala scenes in this movie too. Rishabh has worked hard for 3 years for this.