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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 […]

The short film surge in Kannada: Young filmmakers are oozing promise with relatable stories

For the third consecutive year, the Kannada film industry is enduring a dull phase. Barring a few impressive attempts from newcomers (Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javabdararu, Nodidavaru Enantare, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana), Sandalwood hasn’t produced enough quality content to pull the audience to theatres. Robbed of the big-screen experience, movie lovers have turned to YouTube to watch […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]