Read further to know how multitalented Rishab Shetty is, celebrating his blockbuster success of Kantara: Chapter 1. How is the star spending his time now that everyone’s singing all praises for the movie?
Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty struck gold yet again with Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara: A Legend. Released on October 2, 2025, the film has managed to take the global box office by storm, raking in ₹500 crores in just one week. All the theatres are running packed shows, and the audience response has been nothing short of spectacular. Everyone’s singing all praises for the film’s gripping storyline, powerful performances, and stunning visuals.
Rishab Shetty set to visit Kashi Vishwanath for blessings
After the massive success, lead actor, writer, and director, multitalented Rishab Shetty, is celebrating it with devotion and blessings. He plans to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to express gratitude and seek blessings from Lord Shiva for the film’s incredible run. “This success belongs to the divine and the people,” Rishab shared during a recent fan interaction. “Kantara is more than just a film; it’s rooted in our traditions and faith.”
All about Kantara’s journey?
The movie is set in the 4th century AD. Kantara: Chapter 1 explores the mythical origins of the sacred land of Kantara. The story blends folklore, faith, and ancient conflicts, revealing how divine forces shaped the land’s destiny.
What’s the cast and crew of the movie?
The film stars Rishab Shetty, along with Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, P.D. Satish Chandra, and Prakash Thuminad, forming a strong ensemble cast. Direction & Screenplay: Rishab Shetty. It’s produced by Vijay Kiragandur (Hombale Films), with cinematography: Arvind S. Kashyap and music: B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Both Kashyap and Loknath also worked on the first Kantara and returned to recreate its spiritual and visual magic in this new chapter.
Kantara’s setting new benchmarks
With Kantara: Chapter 1 already surpassing the lifetime collection of the first film in just 7 days, the film is on track to become one of Indian cinema’s biggest global blockbusters. It not only cements Rishab Shetty’s place as a visionary filmmaker but also highlights the rising global appeal of rooted Indian storytelling.
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