Did Rishab Shetty forego his fees for Kantara Chapter 1 and shell out his own money instead? Here'w what we know

Rishab Shetty in Kantara

Actor Rishab Shetty's upcoming film Kantara Chapter 1 has been generating a lot of buzz and anticipation. Interestingly, the actor has headlined the film by not only acting in it but also directing it. A few days earlier, he opened up about juggling between the two roles on sets,a nd now, ahead of Kantara: Chapter 1 release, the details of his salary for the film have come to light.

Rishab Shetty's salary for Kantara Chapter 1

Actor-director Rishab Shetty has reportedly decided not to take a set payment for the film. According to a report by Siasat, Rishab has chosen to receive earnings based purely on how well the film performs at the box office.

Apart from foregoing a salary, the actor is believed to have also invested his own money into the project. As per reports, Kantara Chapter 1 has a reported budget of Rs 125 crore.

Rishab Shetty on his role

Earlier, Rishab, while speaking to India Today, opened up about how he played a central role in shaping the film's vision, which revolves around themes from the 4th and 5th centuries. He shared, "The research and planning in setting up such a story, before the year 1600, is very different. It should be realistic, cinematic and have a feel. The characters also should look like that. There is a thin line to manoeuvre. We were very particular about the looks, backdrop, sets, character behaviour and the language. The story should have that feel and entertain at the same time."

Reflecting on the pressure of living up to a successful first instalment, the actor shared, "It is motivation. We cannot work under pressure. If we take that pressure, we won't be able to make a film. We have to take pressure in a positive way. It is a responsibility. We will put more effort and hard work into bringing a good story."

Interestingly, the involvement of his entire village in Kundapura's Kerari in Karnataka also brings a unique dynamic element to the filmmaking process. Rishab shared, "Everyone in my village was involved in the filmmaking process. It was like a film village, if not a film city. It felt like the whole town had become a studio."