Kantara: Chapter 1 had a lot of its technical crew return from the first film, Kantara (2022). But cinematographer Arvind Kashyap was reassured by director Rishab Shetty to not carry the baggage of the sequel.
In an interview with CE, the cinematographer said, "We created an upgraded version of what audiences loved. During preparation, I watched Kantara several times, but once we started shooting, I stopped. I wanted no baggage. The visuals had to feel fresh."
Speaking about the aesthetic style for Kantara: Chapter 1, Arvind said, "The challenge was not blending them but connecting them, keeping a common underline. We used the same camera as Kantara. I believe in elevating the narrative, not just the technicality. Good cinematography only works when it serves the storytelling. That’s why I get involved in narration right from the start. When Rishab narrated Kantara Chapter 1, I was excited and scared at the same time. Excited by the possibilities, scared because I wondered how to achieve them."
Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has grossed over Rs 800 crores in its box office collection, and is set to premiere on Prime Video on October 31.
