Kantara: Chapter 1's cinematographer Arvind Kashyap: 'It was unlike anything I’ve...'

Creating a visual spectacle is the primary motive for any filmmaker. But beyond having extensive sets and costumes, Kantara: Chapter 1 also has equally awe-inducing visuals.

In an exclusive interview with CE, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap said, "None of us had experience with films beyond a medium budget. But there’s always a starting point. For this film, that starting point was Kundapura—where we all moved eight months before the shoot, just to figure out how to pull this off."

Speaking about shooting for the film, Arvind said, "This has been the most hectic, jam-packed shoot of my career. From December to June, we barely rested—two or three days off at best. Shooting amid nature, with a 1,000-member crew, while planning VFX alongside production—it was unlike anything I’ve ever seen."

Arvind Kashyap has previously worked with Rishab Shetty on the psychological thriller Lucia.