Rishab Shetty is once again in the spotlight as he prepares to make a splash on the silver screen with the prequel to his blockbuster film, Kantara, titled Kantara Chapter 1. His previous film garnered tremendous awards and audience love, and now this prequel is also consistently making headlines.
ENTERTAINMENT: Kannada cinema superstar Rishab Shetty is once again ready to thrill audiences with his powerful character. The way the blockbuster hit 'Kantara' shook Indian cinema in 2022, now the prequel 'Kantara Chapter 1' is coming before the audience on an even grander scale.
The makers recently announced that the shooting of the film has been completed, and a new poster of Rishab Shetty was also released, which set social media ablaze.
Rudra Avatar Shown in the Poster, Axe and Shield in Hand
In the poster of 'Kantara Chapter 1', Rishab Shetty is seen as a powerful warrior. He has an axe in one hand and a shield in the other, and his face is filled with anger and courage. This poster is no less than a gift for the fans, as it presents Rishab's Rudra avatar, which has never been seen before.
Production house Hombale Films, while releasing the poster, wrote, "From where legends are born and the roar of wild animals echoes, the story of 'Kantara Chapter 1' begins. Many congratulations to Rishab Shetty on his birthday."
Tremendous Enthusiasm Among Fans, Viral on Social Media
As soon as the new posters surfaced, 'Kantara Chapter 1' started trending on social media. The enthusiasm of the fans is worth seeing, as people have become fans of Rishab Shetty's acting and powerful screen presence. Many users wrote that this film will touch new heights of South cinema. Someone said after seeing the poster, Rishab Shetty is a real hero, this warrior look of his gives goosebumps.
Grand War Sequence Will be the Speciality of the Film
Another big highlight of 'Kantara Chapter 1' will be its war sequence, which has been shot on 25 acres of land in 45-50 days. The makers have included more than 500 fighters and a team of 3000 people in it so that this scene can be historic and memorable. Sources associated with the film say that this war scene is considered to be one of the biggest and grandest scenes in the history of Indian cinema, which has already started being discussed.
Since this film is a prequel to 'Kantara', the makers have claimed to show the story in more depth. This chapter will explain how Rishab Shetty's character came into existence, what was the secret of his power, and how the relationship between the forest and the deities there deepened. This time the story will be presented on a larger scale, which will give the audience an experience of a supernatural and mysterious world.
Release Date Confirmed, Will Create Havoc in October
The film's producers have also made it clear that 'Kantara Chapter 1' will be released in theaters worldwide on October 12, 2025. This announcement on Rishab Shetty's birthday has given his fans a double surprise — one is the powerful poster and the other is the release date of the film. Rishab Shetty will have a huge responsibility this time, because after 'Kantara', the expectations of the fans have increased many times. Seeing his warrior avatar and the grandeur of the film, it seems that he has accepted this challenge.
