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  • Kantara: Chapter 1 sees a sharp 70% decline after OTT release, nears Rs 800 Cr worldwide

    Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its box office dominance, collecting around Rs. 9.25 crore in its fifth weekend. Despite a drop in South India after its digital release, the Rishab Shetty starrer has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, edging past Chhaava.

  • Kantara: Chapter 1:  Spanish trailer of Rishab Shetty film released ahead of October 31 theatrical debut, watch

    Kantara: Chapter 1: Spanish trailer of Rishab Shetty film released ahead of October 31 theatrical debut, watch

    Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its record-breaking box office run in India and abroad, now set to reach a wider audience with its Spanish release on October 31. The film’s recently unveiled Spanish trailer highlights its rich mythology, intense storytelling, and universal appeal.

  • Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate box office, Hindi version hits Rs 201 Cr mark

    Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate box office, Hindi version hits Rs 201 Cr mark

    Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate the box office, crossing Rs 201 crore with Rs 4.25 crore earned on its fourth Saturday. The film, released in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, has become a holiday season favorite and one of the biggest hits of the year.

  • Kantara: Chapter 1 English version to release worldwide on October 31, Rishab Shetty shares excitement

    Kantara: Chapter 1 English version to release worldwide on October 31, Rishab Shetty shares excitement

    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.

  • Rishab Shetty visits Kashi Vishwanath, performs Ganga Aarti at Varanasi after Kantara Chapter 1's success

    Rishab Shetty visits Kashi Vishwanath, performs Ganga Aarti at Varanasi after Kantara Chapter 1's success

    Celebrating the triumph of Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty made a spiritual pilgrimage to Varanasi. He offered prayers at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple and participated in the divine Ganga Aarti, marking his success with a moment of reverence.

  • Did you know Rishab Shetty won a National Award long before Kantara for a film about language and identity?

    Did you know Rishab Shetty won a National Award long before Kantara for a film about language and identity?

    Rishab Shetty, who won the 2022 National Award for Best Actor for Kantara, had earlier earned a National Award for *Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu* (2018), celebrating language, identity, and cultural pride.

  • Rishab Shetty seeks divine blessings at Mysuru Temples after Kantara’s triumph

    Rishab Shetty seeks divine blessings at Mysuru Temples after Kantara’s triumph

    Rishab Shetty’s temple visit in Mysuru was a heartfelt pause amid Kantara’s roaring success — a quiet tribute to his roots and beliefs. Clad in traditional attire, the filmmaker humbly sought blessings, reminding fans that faith and fame can walk hand in hand.

  • Kantara: Chapter 1 actor Rishab Shetty tops IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Celebrities list

    Kantara: Chapter 1 actor Rishab Shetty tops IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Celebrities list

    Rishab Shetty has claimed the top spot on IMDb’s list of Most Popular Indian Celebrities, riding high on the unprecedented success of Kantara Chapter 1. The actor and filmmaker’s rise highlights his pan-India appeal and cements his status as a cultural icon in Indian cinema.

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

    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.

  • KBC 17 Promo: Amitabh Bachchan delivers iconic ‘Agneepath’ dialogue with new twist for Kantara Chapter 1 actor Rishab Shetty, Watch

    KBC 17 Promo: Amitabh Bachchan delivers iconic ‘Agneepath’ dialogue with new twist for Kantara Chapter 1 actor Rishab Shetty, Watch

    In a new KBC 17 promo, Amitabh Bachchan recreated his iconic dialogue from the 1990 cult classic Agneepath at Rishab Shetty’s request. The fun moment has already generated excitement among fans ahead of the upcoming episode.

  • Kantara Chapter 1 outperforms Saiyaara, Dhoom 3, and Tiger Zinda Hai, enters top 25 highest-grossing Indian films

    Kantara Chapter 1 outperforms Saiyaara, Dhoom 3, and Tiger Zinda Hai, enters top 25 highest-grossing Indian films

    Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 has continued its record-breaking run, earning Rs 590 crore worldwide in just ten days. The film has now surpassed the lifetime collections of Saiyaara, Padmaavat, and Sanju, cementing its place among India’s top 25 highest-grossing films.

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

    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.

  • Risabh Shetty shot 'Kantara: Chapter 1' climax with swollen leg, shares unseen pic

    Risabh Shetty shot 'Kantara: Chapter 1' climax with swollen leg, shares unseen pic

    Actor-director Rishab Shetty recalled how difficult the shoot of Kantara: Chapter 1 was and how he pushed through it despite the physical pain.

  • Not promoting any ideology or agenda: Rishab Shetty on 'Kantara: Chapter 1'

    Not promoting any ideology or agenda: Rishab Shetty on 'Kantara: Chapter 1'

    Kantara: Chapter 1, set in pre-colonial Karnataka, explores faith, folklore, and human experiences without promoting any ideology, says actor-director Rishab Shetty. The film involved extensive research, elaborate sets, and meticulous costume design to bring the story to life.

  • Kantara: Chapter 1 sells over 10 million tickets, continues to dominate box office

    Kantara: Chapter 1 sells over 10 million tickets, continues to dominate box office

    The blockbuster phenomenon "Kantara: Chapter 1" continues its box office rampage, having sold a colossal 10 million tickets and showing no signs of slowing down.

  • Kantara Chapter 1’ joins the Rs 500 crore club after ‘KGF 2’ and ‘Salaar’

    Kantara Chapter 1’ joins the Rs 500 crore club after ‘KGF 2’ and ‘Salaar’

    With its entry into the Rs 500 crore club, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' completes a powerful hat-trick for Kannada cinema, standing tall with the mega-hits 'KGF: Chapter 2' and 'Salaar' as the third film to achieve this monumental feat.

  • Kantara Chapter 1 storms box office, Rishab Shetty starrer crosses Rs 500 crore worldwide

    Kantara Chapter 1 storms box office, Rishab Shetty starrer crosses Rs 500 crore worldwide

    Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed Rs 500 crore globally, earning Rs 509.25 crore within a week of release, marking one of India’s biggest box office triumphs of 2025.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 7: Rishab Shetty’s epic enters Rs 300 Cr club net, becomes second-highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025

    Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 7: Rishab Shetty’s epic enters Rs 300 Cr club net, becomes second-highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025

    Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 has officially entered the Rs 300 crore club at the domestic box office, making it the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025. The mythological epic has also earned over Rs 4oo crore worldwide in just six days, becoming a massive hit across languages, including Hindi.

  • Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 6: Rishab Shetty’s epic earns Rs 427.5 Cr worldwide, aims Rs 500 Cr mark

    Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 6: Rishab Shetty’s epic earns Rs 427.5 Cr worldwide, aims Rs 500 Cr mark

    Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its box office dominance, crossing the Rs 400 crore mark worldwide. The mythological epic has earned Rs 33.50 crore in India on Day 6, with strong overseas collections contributing to its global success.

  • Rishab Shetty’s wife Pragati Shetty expresses gratitude for being a part of Kantara: Chapter 1: "It was an emotion"

    Rishab Shetty’s wife Pragati Shetty expresses gratitude for being a part of Kantara: Chapter 1: "It was an emotion"

    Pragati Shetty, wife of Rishab Shetty, shared her heartfelt gratitude and excitement for contributing to the blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1.

  • When Rishab Shetty revealed he was shocked to see Kantara’s set, said, “Maine life mein kabhi itna bada set dekha bhi nahi tha..."

    When Rishab Shetty revealed he was shocked to see Kantara’s set, said, “Maine life mein kabhi itna bada set dekha bhi nahi tha..."

    Before Kantara became a sensation, Rishab Shetty was stunned by the film’s massive scale. As Kantara Chapter 1 grabs attention today, a 2022 throwback shows him recalling how overwhelmed he felt seeing the grand set for the first time.

  • KL Rahul praises Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, calls it a “beautiful tribute to Mangaluru”

    KL Rahul praises Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, calls it a “beautiful tribute to Mangaluru”

    Indian cricketer KL Rahul has praised Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, calling it a heartfelt and magical film that beautifully represents the people and beliefs of Mangaluru.

  • Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office  Day 5: Rishab Shetty's film collects Rs 30.50 Cr net, nears to Rs 300 Cr mark India net

    Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office  Day 5: Rishab Shetty's film collects Rs 30.50 Cr net, nears to Rs 300 Cr mark India net

    Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its strong box office performance, crossing the Rs 255 crore mark within just five days of release. Despite a slight dip on Day 5, the mythological prequel remains one of the biggest hits of the season, outshining several recent releases.

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