From Bhuta Kola to Kalaripayattu: The Many Skills Rishab Shetty Mastered for Kantara and Kantara Chapter 1

Rishab Shetty set a real standard for film success back in 2022 with the release of Kantara. He was the film's main actor, writer, and director in along with creating a very appealing story with origins in Indian culture and customs. Rishab received the National Award for Best Actor for his performance, and Kantara on the other hand, received the National Award for Best Popular Film at the 70th National Film Awards in 2022.

Rishab’s dedication continue to shine with returns of his highly anticipated sequel Kantara: Chapter 1. Here is the look at some of the skills Rishab has mastered between the time gap of Kantara and Kantara: Chapter 1

Bhuta Kola
Rishab himself performed the Bhuta Kola, a traditional coastal Karnataka ritual, in movie Kantara. He spent a lot of time perfecting his skills, and his powerful performance became one of the movie's most memorable moments.

Bull Race (Kambala)
No body doubles were used during the filming of the amazing Kambala race scene. Rishab directed the movie while racing with the bulls for more than twenty-four hours. His performance's realness and physical intensity took the scene to new heights that will never be forgotten.

Kalaripayattu
Rishab Shetty practiced Kalaripayattu, which is one of the world's oldest martial arts, for Kantara Chapter 1. To make sure that his form and flexibility were real on screen, Rishab underwent a difficult one-year training program to master its movements.

Transformation
A visible physical change was noticed in Kantara Chapter 1's appearance. With amazing preparation and focus, Rishab looked slim and bulked up perfectly capturing the strength and intensity of his character.

Horse Riding
Rishab underwent extensive horse-riding training, adding yet another skill to his collection. He was able to add reality and beauty to the action scenes in Kantara Chapter 1 this was possible because of his training which required both coordination and strength.

Rishab Shetty's dedication, which includes mastering traditional rituals and learning ancient martial arts, shows why Kantara was a sensation and why Kantara Chapter 1 is the year's most anticipated movies.Rishab keeps remaking storytelling with his extraordinary talent and creative approach.