Kantara’s Origins Unfold: Rishab Shetty Returns for Prequel with Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Get ready to delve deeper into the world of Kantara! A prequel film titled Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1 is coming soon, and it will be available to stream on Prime Video after its theatrical release.
The 2022 original Kantara took the Kannada film industry by storm. Directed and written by the enigmatic Rishab Shetty, the film wasn’t just a commercial success but also a critical darling. Praised for its stunning visuals, captivating story that blends folklore with social commentary, and powerful performances, particularly by Shetty himself, Kantara became a cultural phenomenon.
Now, Rishab Shetty returns to write and direct Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1, a period-action thriller that serves as a prequel to the original film. Set during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty in Banavasi, the story explores the origins of the conflict that unfolded in Kantara.
Get ready to delve deeper into the world of Kantara! A prequel film titled Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1 is coming soon, and it will be available to stream on Prime Video after its theatrical release.
The 2022 original Kantara took the Kannada film industry by storm. Directed and written by the enigmatic Rishab Shetty, the film wasn’t just a commercial success but also a critical darling. Praised for its stunning visuals, captivating story that blends folklore with social commentary, and powerful performances, particularly by Shetty himself, Kantara became a cultural phenomenon.
Now, Rishab Shetty returns to write and direct Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1, a period-action thriller that serves as a prequel to the original film. Set during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty in Banavasi, the story explores the origins of the conflict that unfolded in Kantara.
- 3/19/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, March 19 (Ians) The Norwegian DJ and music producer Alan Walker, known for his track ‘Faded’, ‘Sing Me to Sleep’, has crafted a team song titled ‘Team Side ft Rcb’ for Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb), ahead of the Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2024.
The song, which features pop artist Sofiloud, was premiered live by the Edm prodigy at his 30-minute set at #RCBUnbox at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The global artist was joined by several players from Rcb, including Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Rishabh Shetty and Dinesh Karthik.
His performance was supported by local acts such as Raghu Dixit, Neeti Mohan, Brodha V, Jordindian and Barfi Katcheri.
With its catchy electro-house vibe, the three-minute multi-lingual anthem imbibes English, Kannada and Hindi.
Talking about the same, Alan said: “I love cricket and I’m looking forward to meeting all the Indian cricket legends on the field.
The song, which features pop artist Sofiloud, was premiered live by the Edm prodigy at his 30-minute set at #RCBUnbox at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The global artist was joined by several players from Rcb, including Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Rishabh Shetty and Dinesh Karthik.
His performance was supported by local acts such as Raghu Dixit, Neeti Mohan, Brodha V, Jordindian and Barfi Katcheri.
With its catchy electro-house vibe, the three-minute multi-lingual anthem imbibes English, Kannada and Hindi.
Talking about the same, Alan said: “I love cricket and I’m looking forward to meeting all the Indian cricket legends on the field.
- 3/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 12 (Ians) Kannada star Rishabh Shetty shared some moments with his family and said that he’s creating a “gallery of love”.
Rishabh took to Instagram, where he shared some beautiful moments with his wife Pragathi Shetty and kids Ranvit and Radhya.
In the images, he and his family looked regal dressed in a traditional attire.
The actor captioned the photographs: “Creating a gallery of love through every family-filled moment.”
On the work front, Rishabh has begun preparation for the next part of ‘Kantara’, titled ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, which is going to be a prequel.
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Rishabh took to Instagram, where he shared some beautiful moments with his wife Pragathi Shetty and kids Ranvit and Radhya.
In the images, he and his family looked regal dressed in a traditional attire.
The actor captioned the photographs: “Creating a gallery of love through every family-filled moment.”
On the work front, Rishabh has begun preparation for the next part of ‘Kantara’, titled ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, which is going to be a prequel.
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- 12/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 12 (Ians) Kannada star Rishabh Shetty shared some moments with his family and said that he’s creating a “gallery of love”.
Rishabh took to Instagram, where he shared some beautiful moments with his wife Pragathi Shetty and kids Ranvit and Radhya.
In the images, he and his family looked regal dressed in a traditional attire.
The actor captioned the photographs: “Creating a gallery of love through every family-filled moment.”
On the work front, Rishabh has begun preparation for the next part of ‘Kantara’, titled ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, which is going to be a prequel.
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dc/prw...
Rishabh took to Instagram, where he shared some beautiful moments with his wife Pragathi Shetty and kids Ranvit and Radhya.
In the images, he and his family looked regal dressed in a traditional attire.
The actor captioned the photographs: “Creating a gallery of love through every family-filled moment.”
On the work front, Rishabh has begun preparation for the next part of ‘Kantara’, titled ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, which is going to be a prequel.
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- 12/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa, concluded on Tuesday with Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas accepting the Satyajit Ray lifetime achievement award for excellence in cinema.
Previous winners of the award include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award, a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” said Douglas, who was accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their son Dylan Douglas. The two-time Oscar winning actor said that his favorite Indian films are “Rrr,” “Om Shanti Om” and “The Lunchbox.” The award was conferred during the festival’s closing ceremony by Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa.
At the festival’s international competition, the jury, presided over by veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, awarded best film to Abbas Amini’s Rotterdam-winning Iranian film “Endless Borders.
Previous winners of the award include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award, a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” said Douglas, who was accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their son Dylan Douglas. The two-time Oscar winning actor said that his favorite Indian films are “Rrr,” “Om Shanti Om” and “The Lunchbox.” The award was conferred during the festival’s closing ceremony by Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa.
At the festival’s international competition, the jury, presided over by veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, awarded best film to Abbas Amini’s Rotterdam-winning Iranian film “Endless Borders.
- 11/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Iffi 2023: Endless Borders Wins Best Film, Panchayat Season 2 Awarded Best Web Series Honor! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The 54th edition of the acclaimed International Film Festival of India (Iffi) honored groundbreaking performances from the world of cinema and Ott during the closing ceremony on Tuesday (November 28). Abbas Amini’s Endless Borders bagged the Best Film honor, while Rishabh Shetty, who has swept the majority of awards this year for Kantara, took home the Special Jury Award for his film, which has now become a cultural phenomenon. Panchayat Season 2 was at the forefront of scripting history by winning the first-ever Best Web Series (Ott) Award. Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, meanwhile, received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.
Endless Borders Wins Best Film
The Persian film Endless Borders, directed by Abbas Amini, took home the award for Best Film at Iffi 2023. The film, follows an exiled Iranian teacher, Ahmad, living in...
The 54th edition of the acclaimed International Film Festival of India (Iffi) honored groundbreaking performances from the world of cinema and Ott during the closing ceremony on Tuesday (November 28). Abbas Amini’s Endless Borders bagged the Best Film honor, while Rishabh Shetty, who has swept the majority of awards this year for Kantara, took home the Special Jury Award for his film, which has now become a cultural phenomenon. Panchayat Season 2 was at the forefront of scripting history by winning the first-ever Best Web Series (Ott) Award. Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, meanwhile, received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.
Endless Borders Wins Best Film
The Persian film Endless Borders, directed by Abbas Amini, took home the award for Best Film at Iffi 2023. The film, follows an exiled Iranian teacher, Ahmad, living in...
- 11/28/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) WWE star and actor John Cena has shared a picture of the Indian flag leaving many fans baffled.
John on Wednesday took to Instagram, where he shared the picture of the Indian national flag but without any caption leaving many wondering as to why he has posted the Tricolour.
Fans took to the comment section to praise the personality.
One gave his name an Indian spring and called him ‘Jay Sinha’.
One spoke about the Chandrayaan 3 and said that it will land safely.
“That’s for Chandrayaan 3 landing today,” said an excited Indian fan.
Cena is all set to return to Indian after 17 years with the WWE Superstar Spectacle event in Hyderabad on September 8.
A comment by WWE India read: “We Can’t wait to see you soon at #WWESuperstarspectacle in Hyderabad.”
One fan said that John Cena is more Indian than musicians Shubh and AP Dhillon.
John on Wednesday took to Instagram, where he shared the picture of the Indian national flag but without any caption leaving many wondering as to why he has posted the Tricolour.
Fans took to the comment section to praise the personality.
One gave his name an Indian spring and called him ‘Jay Sinha’.
One spoke about the Chandrayaan 3 and said that it will land safely.
“That’s for Chandrayaan 3 landing today,” said an excited Indian fan.
Cena is all set to return to Indian after 17 years with the WWE Superstar Spectacle event in Hyderabad on September 8.
A comment by WWE India read: “We Can’t wait to see you soon at #WWESuperstarspectacle in Hyderabad.”
One fan said that John Cena is more Indian than musicians Shubh and AP Dhillon.
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
As the moment of landing of India’s third lunar exploration mission – Chandrayaan 3 draws closer, the Indian film industry is super charged up to witness the latest lunar mission making history. Bollywood celebrities like Abhishek Bachchan, R Madhavan, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and actor-director Rishabh Shetty lauded the space mission as they took to their respective social media accounts to send their best wishes to the scientists and the brains behind the mission as they hoped for a successful landing.
Abhishek Bachchan, who recently appeared on the latest season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, hosted by his father Amitabh Bachchan, called it a moment of pride.
He said on the show: “I am feeling very proud. It will land on 23rd evening and our chests swells with pride because our space programme has reached the moon,” Abhishek told the media recently. Singer Hariharan reportedly said: “The whole country is together in...
Abhishek Bachchan, who recently appeared on the latest season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, hosted by his father Amitabh Bachchan, called it a moment of pride.
He said on the show: “I am feeling very proud. It will land on 23rd evening and our chests swells with pride because our space programme has reached the moon,” Abhishek told the media recently. Singer Hariharan reportedly said: “The whole country is together in...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
In a significant move to support wildlife conservation efforts, ‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty has been appointed as the ambassador of the ‘Save Wildlife Campaign’, and will be hosting the season four. The first and second seasons of the campaign were led by renowned actor Prakash Rai and the third season by Sri Murali.
The campaign is an initiative by Asianet Suvarna News and Kannada Prabha, which aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the forest department personnel and the communities living in the vicinity of wildlife habitats.
It strives to address the ever-increasing human-animal conflicts and explore solutions to promote peaceful coexistence.
Meanwhile, Rishab is looking forward to taking the audience back to the roots and culture with the prequel of his globally hit ‘Kantara’ in the making.
Rishab had earlier talked on the prequel of ‘Kantara’, and said: “What you have seen is actually part two, part one will come next year.
The campaign is an initiative by Asianet Suvarna News and Kannada Prabha, which aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the forest department personnel and the communities living in the vicinity of wildlife habitats.
It strives to address the ever-increasing human-animal conflicts and explore solutions to promote peaceful coexistence.
Meanwhile, Rishab is looking forward to taking the audience back to the roots and culture with the prequel of his globally hit ‘Kantara’ in the making.
Rishab had earlier talked on the prequel of ‘Kantara’, and said: “What you have seen is actually part two, part one will come next year.
- 7/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (Ians) Amid the box office success and critical recognition from several quarters, Kantara’ star and director Rishab Shetty is exulting over the letter of appreciation he has received from legendary actor Kamal Haasan earlier this year.
Previously, too, Kamal Haasan had complimented Rishab Shetty when the latter had called on him.
Rishab Shetty has framed the letter and posted it on his social media handle. The South Indian acting legend, popularly known as the ‘Ulaga Nayagan’ (‘hero of the world’), has complimented Rishab’s adroit handling of the concept of God in the movie.
“I’m a godless man, yet I understand the need for one in most,” Kamal Haasan wrote. “I truly believe compassion is missing in gods depicted in most of our mythology. We of the Dravidian stock are a matriarchal society. That is seen in the last scene of your film where God behaves like...
Previously, too, Kamal Haasan had complimented Rishab Shetty when the latter had called on him.
Rishab Shetty has framed the letter and posted it on his social media handle. The South Indian acting legend, popularly known as the ‘Ulaga Nayagan’ (‘hero of the world’), has complimented Rishab’s adroit handling of the concept of God in the movie.
“I’m a godless man, yet I understand the need for one in most,” Kamal Haasan wrote. “I truly believe compassion is missing in gods depicted in most of our mythology. We of the Dravidian stock are a matriarchal society. That is seen in the last scene of your film where God behaves like...
- 1/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Amid the box office success and critical recognition from several quarters, Kantara’ star and director Rishab Shetty is exulting over the letter of appreciation he has received from legendary actor Kamal Haasan earlier this year.
Previously, too, Kamal Haasan had complimented Rishab Shetty when the latter had called on him.
Rishab Shetty has framed the letter and posted it on his social media handle. The South Indian acting legend, popularly known as the ‘Ulaga Nayagan’ (‘hero of the world’), has complimented Rishab’s adroit handling of the concept of God in the movie.
“I’m a godless man, yet I understand the need for one in most,” Kamal Haasan wrote. “I truly believe compassion is missing in gods depicted in most of our mythology. We of the Dravidian stock are a matriarchal society. That is seen in the last scene of your film where God behaves like a mother rather...
Previously, too, Kamal Haasan had complimented Rishab Shetty when the latter had called on him.
Rishab Shetty has framed the letter and posted it on his social media handle. The South Indian acting legend, popularly known as the ‘Ulaga Nayagan’ (‘hero of the world’), has complimented Rishab’s adroit handling of the concept of God in the movie.
“I’m a godless man, yet I understand the need for one in most,” Kamal Haasan wrote. “I truly believe compassion is missing in gods depicted in most of our mythology. We of the Dravidian stock are a matriarchal society. That is seen in the last scene of your film where God behaves like a mother rather...
- 1/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
OTTWritten and directed by Rishab Shetty, ‘Kantara’ hit the big screens on September 30 this year and had a massive run at the box office. Tnm StaffScreengrabOver-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Wednesday, November 23 that the hit Kannada movie Kantara will be streaming on the platform from November 24. Produced under the banner of Hombale Films by Vijay Kiragandur, the action-adventure is written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also acts in the movie alongside Sapthami Gowda, Kishore Kumar G and Achyuth Kumar in the pivotal roles. The film had a massive run at the box office. Following its initial release on September 30 in Kannada, Kantara was also released in other languages like Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. The story of Kantara is set in the woodlands of Kaadubettu, in the southern state of Karnataka. It follows a Kambala champion, played by Rishabh Shetty, who locks horns with an upright Range Forest officer,...
- 11/24/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
South African cricket star Ab de Villiers shared a video posing with actor-filmmaker Rishabh Shetty and even gave a shoutout to his blockbuster film ‘Kantara’.
Ab de Villiers and Rishabh both took to Instagram, where they shared a video posing together and giving a shout-out to a match and the film.
They captioned the clip: “It’s a Match! Met the real 360 today. The #Superhero is back to the roots again to #NammaBengaluru.. ?? #Kantara @royalchallengersbangalore @abdevilliers17 @vkiragandur @rishabshettyofficial @hombalefilms @sapthami_gowda @hombalegroup @chaluvegowda @karthik_krg @b_ajaneesh @actorkishore @kantarafilm”
‘Kantara’ was released in the Kannada version and Hindi version on September 30 and October 14 respectively. The film is written and directed by Rishab Shetty.
Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films, the film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G in pivotal roles.
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Ab de Villiers and Rishabh both took to Instagram, where they shared a video posing together and giving a shout-out to a match and the film.
They captioned the clip: “It’s a Match! Met the real 360 today. The #Superhero is back to the roots again to #NammaBengaluru.. ?? #Kantara @royalchallengersbangalore @abdevilliers17 @vkiragandur @rishabshettyofficial @hombalefilms @sapthami_gowda @hombalegroup @chaluvegowda @karthik_krg @b_ajaneesh @actorkishore @kantarafilm”
‘Kantara’ was released in the Kannada version and Hindi version on September 30 and October 14 respectively. The film is written and directed by Rishab Shetty.
Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films, the film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G in pivotal roles.
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A post shared by Rishab Shetty (@rishabshettyofficial)...
- 11/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
As his film ‘Kantara’ received a roaring response, filmmaker-actor Rishabh Shetty met superstar Rajinikanth to celebrate the success of the movie.
Recently, Rajnikanth heaped praises on the film and the lead actor Rishab as he said: “The unknown is more than the known.”
“No one could have said this better in cinema than Hombale films,” and added: “Rishab, hats off to you as a writer, director and actor”.
Recently, Hombale films took to social media and shared a bunch of pictures of Rishab Shetty and Rajnikanth.
A picture speaks louder than a thousand words and it was a joyous moment for the ‘Master and his Apprentice’ and that’s what Hombale wrote for them.
In the caption, they penned down ‘Master and his Apprentice’ engaged in an insightful conversation!
‘Kantara’ is set in coastal Karnataka and deals with the issue of land politics and man vs nature.
Recently, Rajnikanth heaped praises on the film and the lead actor Rishab as he said: “The unknown is more than the known.”
“No one could have said this better in cinema than Hombale films,” and added: “Rishab, hats off to you as a writer, director and actor”.
Recently, Hombale films took to social media and shared a bunch of pictures of Rishab Shetty and Rajnikanth.
A picture speaks louder than a thousand words and it was a joyous moment for the ‘Master and his Apprentice’ and that’s what Hombale wrote for them.
In the caption, they penned down ‘Master and his Apprentice’ engaged in an insightful conversation!
‘Kantara’ is set in coastal Karnataka and deals with the issue of land politics and man vs nature.
- 10/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kerala’s noted music band, ‘Thaikudam Bridge’ has stated that it would take legal recourse against super-hit movie “Kantara”, accusing the makers of resorting to plagiarism and that its song “Varaha Roopam” had been a copy of their song “Navarasam”.
Thaikudam Bridge said: “We would like our listeners to know that Thaikudam Bridge is in no way or form associated with ‘Kantara’. The unavoidable similarities between our IP ‘Navarasam’ and ‘Varaha Roopam’ in terms of audio is therefore a blatant infringement of copyright laws. From our standpoint, the line between ‘Inspired’ and ‘Plagiarised’ is distinct and indisputable and therefore, we will be seeking legal action against the creative team responsible for this. There has been no acknowledgment of our rights over the content and the song is propagated as an original piece of work by the movie’s creative team.”
“Kantara” is about to reach the Rs 200 crore bracket and...
Thaikudam Bridge said: “We would like our listeners to know that Thaikudam Bridge is in no way or form associated with ‘Kantara’. The unavoidable similarities between our IP ‘Navarasam’ and ‘Varaha Roopam’ in terms of audio is therefore a blatant infringement of copyright laws. From our standpoint, the line between ‘Inspired’ and ‘Plagiarised’ is distinct and indisputable and therefore, we will be seeking legal action against the creative team responsible for this. There has been no acknowledgment of our rights over the content and the song is propagated as an original piece of work by the movie’s creative team.”
“Kantara” is about to reach the Rs 200 crore bracket and...
- 10/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaTNM StaffAmid a row over the portrayal of the bhoota tradition in the Kannada film Kantara, actor Kishore — who plays an important role in the film — urged against “using such a movie to incite superstition and bigotry and divide people”. In a social media post on Monday, October 24, the actor urged people to “think for a moment before falling prey to the brokers of hatred, who have already hijacked the national anthem, flag, logo and poets”. His comments come in the backdrop of a few people criticising Kantara for appropriating the bhoota tradition of the Dakshina Kannada region, and portraying it as part of the Hindu tradition. The actor penned a post titled ‘Kantara and Dharma’, which is “a request of concern to those who are painting the color of Dharma on our Folk deities, the Bhoota of kola and the Daiva of Nema (sic)”. Earlier in October, director Rishab Shetty...
- 10/24/2022
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
Since the original Kannada version of ‘Kantara’ released in the theatres on September 30, it has been receiving great reviews from the masses. The movie is receiving rave appreciation from celebrities and actors. The film is all set for its pan-India release on October 14.
‘Kantara’ is a film intended for pure mass entertainment but made with all the heart, says the film team.
Famous cricketer Anil Kumble says, “Fantastic movie. Very gripping!! Great to see Kantara to a packed house.”
Popular Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “Kantara is a glorious cinematic achievement! Rishabh Shetty is an absolute genius both in front and behind the camera!”
“Hombale films, What a mind blowing portfolio of content you’re building. Thank you for leading the way! Brace for a beyond spectacular last 20 minutes,” says Sukumaran.
Prashant Neel, the director of Kgf series, mentioned that just watched a classic in theatres.
“Kantara movie is Simply superb,...
‘Kantara’ is a film intended for pure mass entertainment but made with all the heart, says the film team.
Famous cricketer Anil Kumble says, “Fantastic movie. Very gripping!! Great to see Kantara to a packed house.”
Popular Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “Kantara is a glorious cinematic achievement! Rishabh Shetty is an absolute genius both in front and behind the camera!”
“Hombale films, What a mind blowing portfolio of content you’re building. Thank you for leading the way! Brace for a beyond spectacular last 20 minutes,” says Sukumaran.
Prashant Neel, the director of Kgf series, mentioned that just watched a classic in theatres.
“Kantara movie is Simply superb,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
MovieThe makers of the Rishab Shetty-led movie ‘Kantara’ have revealed plans for releasing the film in multiple languages across India soon.PTITwitter/Hombale FilmsHombale Films, the banner behind the hit Yash-led Kgf movies, on Sunday, October 9, announced that the Hindi version of its recent blockbuster Kantara will be released on October 14. Written, directed and fronted by Rishab Shetty, the Kannada period action thriller was released on September 30. Producer Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films said they have plans to release Kantara in more languages in the coming weeks. "We wanted the world to see the distinct cultural identity that we are proud of. The movie spells out sacred customs and traditions, hidden treasures and generational secrets with the backdrop of uniquely rugged, charming landscapes of coastal Karnataka," he said in a statement. Set in a fictional village in Dakshina Kannada, Kantara follows a Kambala champion, played by Rishabh Shetty,...
- 10/9/2022
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
The makers of ‘Kgf’ and ‘Salaar’ on Monday released the trailer of their upcoming movie, ‘Kantara’.
The trailer of the film, which features actor Rishab Shetty in the lead, gives away the fact that the story revolves around sandalwood smuggling. Set against a rural backdrop, the trailer gives the impression that the film will be an intense and exciting drama.
The background music of ‘Kantara’ meticulously brings together a tale of myths, legends and superstition.
Rishab Shetty, who sports a thick moustache and beard, looks menacing and makes a solid impression in just a few seconds. The trailer begins with the story of a king who gives a piece of a land to tribesmen. The great duel and the drama begin when a group of police officers threaten the village. The general belief is that a deadly curse can be unleashed when the village is harmed.
Shot across rugged landscapes...
The trailer of the film, which features actor Rishab Shetty in the lead, gives away the fact that the story revolves around sandalwood smuggling. Set against a rural backdrop, the trailer gives the impression that the film will be an intense and exciting drama.
The background music of ‘Kantara’ meticulously brings together a tale of myths, legends and superstition.
Rishab Shetty, who sports a thick moustache and beard, looks menacing and makes a solid impression in just a few seconds. The trailer begins with the story of a king who gives a piece of a land to tribesmen. The great duel and the drama begin when a group of police officers threaten the village. The general belief is that a deadly curse can be unleashed when the village is harmed.
Shot across rugged landscapes...
- 9/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
ControversyWith several critically acclaimed films failing to make it to Bangalore International Film Festival’s lineup this year, filmmakers comment on the ambiguity around the selection criteria used by the jury and organisers.Saradha UScreengrab/ YouTubeDebutant director Natesh Hedge’s 2021 Kannada film Pedro opened to positive critical reception and has been receiving rave reviews in international film festival circuits over the past year. A 3-minute-long trailer of the Raj B Shetty starrer, which was unveiled on February 25, had also created a buzz amongst fans. However, much to everyone’s surprise, the film did not make it to the Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes)’s lineup this year, which is scheduled to take place between March 3 to March 13 this year. The plot of Pedro – which premiered at reputed international film festivals like Busan International Film Festival, and bagged multiple awards – revolves around the life of an outcast and alcoholic, who accidentally kills a cow,...
- 3/3/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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