Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 Rishab Shetty directorial, Kantara has opened in theatres today, worldwide. The film also features the director in the lead role as Kaadubettu Shiva. Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram are new additions to the cast, who are set to be seen in prominent roles.
Kantara: Chapter 1, set during the Kadamba dynasty in pre-colonial Karnataka, follows the Bhuta Kola ritual, which became deeply rooted in the culture, laying the groundwork for the emergence of Kaadubettu Shiva.
Pramod Shetty, Rakesh Poojari, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Hariprashanth M G, Shaneel Gautham and Naveen Bondel round out the cast of the upcoming film. The film will feature music composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, editing by Suresh Mallaiah and camera work by Arvind Kashyap.
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From regional roots to sharing screens with top stars, Rukmini Vasanth reflects on her craft, folklore-rooted cinema, Rishab Shetty, Hombale Films and becoming Kantara’s queen.
Jr NTR was the chief guest at the Kantara: Chapter 1 Telugu pre-release event on Sunday evening, and though he admitted he was feeling weak after a recent injury while shooting an advert, the actor still delivered a speech filled with warmth, memory, and praise.
Vivek Oberoi also recalled his meeting with Kantara star and filmmaker Rishab Shetty.
Following the premiere of the Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer, a poster went viral on social media, featuring sacred guidelines to follow up until the film's release.
The one-time office boy and self-taught editor Suresh Mallaiah, who calls Puneeth Rajkumar his guiding light, traces his unlikely journey to shaping Rishab Shetty’s epic prequel, and the lessons learned editing one of India’s most ambitious films.
Hollywood stunt director Todor Lazarov, fondly called “Juji,” opens up about his love for Indian cinema, his journey from Manikarnika to RRR, and how Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 will drive audiences worldwide crazy.
Diljit Dosanjh had earlier sung the promotional song even for Kalki 2898 AD which was released last year.
Action–stunt choreographer Arjun Raj opens up on bringing scale, risk and raw power to Kantara Chapter 1, how it has some of Indian cinema’s grandest and costliest action sequences, breaks down its myth-laced action and praises Rishab Shetty for elevating each battle into spectacle
The prequel to Kantara, directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, produced by Hombale Films, is set to release worldwide this October.
Reports claimed that a boat carrying over 30 people, including Rishab Shetty, had tipped over in the Mani reservoir, forcing the crew to swim to the shore.
This ambitious project assembles a massive team, including international specialists, to create a breathtaking cinematic experience.
A new poster showcases Rishab Shetty mastering kalaripayattu, with precise movement and focused gaze highlighting his full commitment to his character.
With Rishab Shetty commencing full-fledged shooting, producers and technical crew, armed with top-of-the-line equipment, will be setting up a temporary camp on the coast.
Rishab Shetty's team, comprising 10 members, is presently sorting through the applicants coming from various regions across the country; the writer-director sheds light on this process
