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‘Kantara: Chapter 1’: Rishab Shetty looks ferocious in special poster released on his 42nd birthday

New poster of ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The makers of Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to the sensational blockbuster Kantara (2022), released a new poster featuring Rishab Shetty on Monday (July 7), on the occasion of the actor-director’s 42nd birthday. The promo features Rishab, in medieval clothing, charging out of what seems […]

Rains disrupt shooting of Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ in Hosanagara

Actor Rishab Shetty in a still from the film Kantara. | Photo Credit: File photo Heavy rains lashing parts of Hosanagara taluk disrupted the shooting of the movie – Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, at the backwaters of Mani dam, built across Varahi river, on Saturday. According to the production company, […]

Boat capsizes during Kannada film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ shoot, Rishab Shetty and crew members escape unhurt

A still from ‘Kantara’ | Photo Credit: Hombale Films A boat capsized in a reservoir during the shooting of Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to 2022’s Kantara, but actor-director Rishab Shetty and 30 crew members escaped unhurt, averting a major mishap, police sources said. The incident allegedly occurred during the filming in the […]

‘Kantara 2’ suffers yet another loss, mimicry artist Kalabhavan Niju passes away

Kalabhavan Niju. | Photo Credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 suffered yet another loss after the passing away of actor Kalabhavan Niju. The actor, who hails from Kerala, passed away due to a heart attack. According to Onmanorama report, Niju was taken to hospital after he complained of sever chest pain. He […]

BREAKING: Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda starrer Ikkis to release on Gandhi Jayanti 2025; to clash with Kantara: Chapter 1 : Bollywood News

Bollywood’s much-awaited war-drama Ikkis now has a release date! Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films has officially announced that the film will hit cinemas on Thursday, October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday known for strong box office openings. BREAKING: Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda starrer Ikkis to release on Gandhi Jayanti 2025; to clash with […]

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ crew member drowns near Udupi; shoot halted

Actor-producer-director Rishab Shetty is filming a prequel to his hit film Kantara. | Photo Credit: File photo A 32-year-old member of the crew filming Kannada movie Kantara: Chapter 1 allegedly drowned in the Souparnika river in Kollur in Udupi district of Karnataka on May 6. Kollur police gave the name of the deceased as M.F. […]

Chaluve Gowda reveals Hombale Films’ Oscar strategy for Kantara Chapter 1 at WAVES 2025 1 : Bollywood News

Chaluve Gowda, Co-founder of Hombale Films, attended the WAVES Summit 2025 (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) in Mumbai. Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and focused on the growth, innovation, and international opportunities in India’s media and entertainment industry. Chaluve Gowda reveals Hombale […]

A Kantara: Chapter 1 Update

New Delhi: The highly anticipated prequel to Kantara has officially been slated for release on October 2, 2025. Putting an end to speculation about potential delays, the makers have reassured fans that the film is right on track.   Rumours of a postponement had been circulating on social media, but Hombale Films took to Instagram […]