Anil Kapoor marked 43 years since his Kannada film debut with 'Pallavi Anu Pallavi' (1983), directed by Mani Ratnam. He reflected on the growth of Kannada cinema, praising current successes like 'KGF' and 'Kantara'. Kapoor lauded actors Yash, Prashanth Neel, and Rishab Shetty for elevating the industry. Shetty reciprocated the praise, calling Kapoor a legend and expressing admiration for the debut film.