Kantara

Rishab Shetty is ready to take Kantara: Chapter 1 beyond language barriers. The actor-director announced that the English version of his epic will release worldwide on October 31, 2025.

Kantara – Chapter 1 storms past Rs 717.50 crore globally

Hombale Films’ Kantara: Chapter 1 crosses Rs 717.50 crore globally within two weeks of release. Directed by Rishab Shetty, the film continues its box office dominance ahead of a strong pre-Diwali weekend.

Kantara's Rishab Shetty emerges as pan India’s biggest actor-writer-director superstar

Rishab Shetty cements his place as India’s biggest actor-writer-director with Kantara Chapter 1, a cultural phenomenon that blends tradition, faith, and folklore, redefining regional cinema and reviving India’s storytelling pride.

Kantara music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath on facing rejection: No one was ready to give me a film because they’d ask, ‘What have you done before?’

In an exclusive chat with Moneycontrol, Kantara’s music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath opened up about his creative evolution—from years of rejection to composing one of Indian cinema’s most spiritually powerful soundscapes.

Kantara becomes a global cultural phenomenon as Panjurli Muga mask finds place in American museum

Kantara, the 2022 Kannada masterpiece, has transcended cinema to become a global phenomenon, uniting cultures through faith and folklore as its sacred Panjurli Muga mask finds a place in an American museum.

Kantara: Chapter 1 roars past Rs. 655 crore worldwide in just 11 days

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its phenomenal run, collecting Rs 655 crore worldwide in 11 days and cementing Hombale Films’ position as one of Indian cinema’s most powerful production houses.

Rishab Shetty reveals he sold tickets of Tuglak with Rakshit Shetty for free still people didn't watch the film

Kantara director-actor Rishab Shetty shared with Siddharth Kannan his struggles before success. He and friend Rakshit Shetty had to literally beg people to watch their films during their early, challenging days in cinema.

From folklore to frenzy: Kantara prequel storms Box Office, now comes Rishab Shetty’s big test

While the early numbers point towards another potential hit, the film’s long-term success will depend on whether it can maintain momentum beyond its opening surge.

Kantara: Chapter 1 shatters record on day 1, opens with Rs 89+ crore collection worldwide

Kantara: Chapter 1 stormed the box office with an opening of Rs 89 crores worldwide on day one, making it 2025’s biggest debut and fueling strong buzz about a potential Rs 1000 crore run.

Kantara Chapter 1 team Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Pragathi Shetty pose together in flight

The excitement around Kantara Chapter 1 continues to build as the film’s cast and crew share glimpses of their journey together. Recently, actor-director Rishab Shetty and actress Rukmini Vasanth were spotted traveling with the team on a private flight, a moment that has now gone viral on social media.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari box office day 1: Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor film collects Rs 9.25 cr amid stiff competition from Kantara Chapter 1

Director Shashank Khaitan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari opened with Rs 9.25 crore nett on October 2, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, but the family entertainer saw a modest start despite expectations.

Kantara Chapter 1 Twitter review: Netizens praise Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth's performances, others criticise weak storyline

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 sparks mixed Twitter reactions, with audiences praising its grand visuals and performances, yet criticizing weak storytelling, leaving the film both celebrated as a spectacle and dismissed as overhyped.

Kantara: Chapter 1 clears censor with UA certificate ahead of its theatrical release

Hombale Films’ Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, secures a UA certificate with just one cut, ensuring wide audience appeal while retaining its artistic and cultural authenticity ahead of release.

Varun Dhawan on box office clash between ‘Sunny Sanskari’ and ‘Kantara', says 'there’s a space for all kinds of films'

Actor Varun Dhawan says his upcoming film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari', which is set to clash with "Kantara: Chapter 1" at the box office, has strong potential to perform well, just like the Rishab Shetty-starrer.

Kantara Chapter 1 makers thank Diljit Dosanjh for lending his voice to special track

Diljit Dosanjh records a soulful track for Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, with Ajaneesh Loknath’s music and Hombale Films’ production, ahead of its grand multilingual release on October 2.

Kantara: From local folklore to global blockbuster, how Rishab Shetty’s Rs 450 crore film redefined cinema

When Kantara hit theatres in September 2022, it rose beyond being just a regional release. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the Kannada film fused folklore, faith, and conflict into a cultural phenomenon that resonated across India.

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer to release on September 22

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to unveil its much-awaited trailer on September 22, ahead of the film’s grand theatrical release on October 2. Read to know more

Kantara: Chapter 1 makers celebrate World Environment Day with a new poster and a message, writes "Let's protect the forests that protect us"

Kantara: Chapter 1 explore the theme of forest conservation and showcases how the forest serves as a habitat for many people and is protected by Panjurli, a demigod. The prequel will be released in worldwide theatres on October 2.

Hombale Films reacts to junior artist MF Kapil’s death, clarifies "incident did not occur on the sets of Kantara"

junior artist MF Kapil died on May 6 after drowning in the Souparnika River near Kollur, Karnataka. Hombale Films has recently clarified that the incident didn't happened while filming Kantara: Chapter 1.

Rishab Shetty's standout transformations: From Kantara, Jai Hanuman to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a look

Rishab Shetty has proved his mettle as a performer in Kantara, a look at all the new characters he will soon take up.

Mohanlal expresses his desire to star in Kantara: Chapter 1, says, "Give me a role"

Rishab Shetty and Sapthami Gowda star in Kantara: Chapter 1 in the pivotal roles. The upcoming sequel is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2025.

Kantara: Unknown facts to know about the 'Bhoota Kola' climax scene in Rishab Shetty's film

Hombale Films' Kantara redefined Indian cinema, blending masterful storytelling, stellar performances, and rich folklore. The film’s highlight, the electrifying Bhoota Kola sequence, left audiences in awe, cementing its legendary status.

Kantara: Chapter 1 teams wishes stunt choreographer Todor Lazarov on his birthday

Stunt choreographer Todor Lazarov will return to perform more intense action sequence in the upcoming film, Kantara: Chapter 1. The film is scheduled to hit theatres in October.

Kantara: Chapter 1 gears up for an epic war sequence; Rishab Shetty trains in horse riding, martial arts

Kantara, the 2022 blockbuster, is back with a prequel! Kantara: Chapter 1 promises an even grander spectacle. Rishab Shetty's new look and news of a massive war sequence have ignited fan excitement for this exploration of Indian culture.

CID to air Rishab Shetty's Kantara-inspired episode with Daya soon

Rishab Shetty's hit Kannada film Kantara is inspiring a special episode of the popular crime thriller show CID. The episode will highlight the film's cultural impact, particularly its focus on the Kola festival, celebrating Kantara's success and its deep connection to Indian traditions and popular culture.