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Kantara Chapter 1: Did you know that Rishab Shetty learned Kalaripayattu for 2 years ?

For his powerful role, Rishab Shetty dedicated two intense years in mastering Kalaripayattu. This ancient martial art wasn't just about fight choreography; it was about embodying the raw, primal energy that defines the film's soul.

October 09, 2025 / 11:33 IST
Rishab Shetty

Rishab Shetty is thrilled that Kantara: Chapter 1 did so well. The prequel to his 2022 hit has not only bonded with viewers since it was out on October 2, but it has also broken box office records. Rishab has been very successful since he has worked hard at his job and trained for two years in the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu.

Rishab's Detailed Plans for the Part

The Athma Kalari Village training facility shared on Instagram that Rishab was working hard with his teacher, Vipindas Gurukkal. The caption for a picture of the actor exercising said,

"Look at the fighter behind Kantara!" Rishab Shetty spent two years training at Athma Kalari with Vipindas Gurukkal. He had to go through treatments every day, which hurt and left him with bruises, but he never gave up. Every bruise and drop of sweat on TV became a work of art. real commitment. The heart of a true fighter. Good work, @rishabshettyofficial.

In a different tweet from the center, they praised Rishab's artistic and cultural vision, saying he was "not just an actor, but a storyteller and the soul behind a cinematic revolution." The note continues with

He always inspires people with stories that are grounded on tradition, realism, and pure strength, whether they are on the Kalari floor or the big screen. We will always be grateful that we saw him change.

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Kantara: Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Kantara talks about the old legends and cultural heritage of Karnataka from the time of the Kadamba dynasty. Rishab plays Berme, a fierce warrior from the Kantara hamlet who doesn't get along with the Kadamba kingdom next door.

The movie by Hombale Films is now available in seven languages: Bengali, English, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. This is to make sure that it has meaning in India and other places.

Along with Rishab, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah all had important parts in the movie. In Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty shows once more that honesty and hard work can bring stories to life.

first published: Oct 9, 2025 11:33 am

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