Following the massive success of Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on October 17 to seek divine blessings and thank his supporters. The filmmaker’s spiritual gesture reflects his gratitude and the deep faith that guides his creative journey
Rishab Shetty
Rishab Shetty is currently riding high on the phenomenal success of his latest release, Kantara: Chapter 1, and so actor-writer and director Rishab Shetty is slated to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi tomorrow, 17th October to seek divine blessings and express gratitude to his supporters. The Kannada filmmaker will make a spiritual sojourn to one of India’s holiest shrines as a gesture of humility, dedicating his film’s triumph to the grace of the divine and the love of his audience. Kantara: Chapter 1 has already created waves at the box office, prompting Shetty to offer prayers and thanksgiving rituals at prominent temples, a move that underscores the deep spiritual roots he associates with his artistic journey.
Kantara heading for box office history
Kantara: Chapter 1 is soon going to hit the mark of 700 cr worldwide in just 14 days of the film’s release. The film has received a phenomenal response at the box office, and especially the word of mouth which has worked in favour of the magnum opus.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unraveling the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land. The film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad, and an ensemble of talented actors, bringing this epic tale vividly to life.
Kantara Chapter 1 revives single screens
The unprecedented craze and fandom around Rishab Shetty and his film have created a phenomenon with the theatrical re-opening of vintage single screens across Karnataka. Old talkies like YM Hoskote Pavagada, Byndoor Shankar Talkies, Bhatkal, and Honnavar have once again opened their doors, witnessing house-full boards and massive crowds after years of dormancy.
The revival of these legendary and iconic talkies stands as a testimony to the cinematic brilliance Rishab has delivered with Kantara Chapter 1. The actor and filmmaker has showcased the soul of the country on the big screen. Besides, his grounded performance, precision in direction, and creation of a world that immerses the viewer have set new benchmarks in Indian cinema.
The film's deeply rooted narrative that blends folklore, divinity, and raw human emotion has struck a chord with audiences across India and the globe. Such is Rishab's impact that theatres which were once silent now echo with whistles, chants, and a high dose of nostalgia.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty; the film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the prestigious banner of Hombale Films. The film features cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, both of whom were instrumental in creating the magical world of the original. Kantara: Chapter 1 released globally on October 2, 2025.
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