Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty’s Film Becomes Blockbuster, Pays Tribute at Karnataka Temple

Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty's film "Kantara Chapter 1" is poised to join the 500 crore club in India. To celebrate this success, actor-director Rishab Shetty visited famous temples in Karnataka, where he performed prayers and thanked God and expressed his gratitude to the audience.

Rishabh Shetty prays at temples in Karnataka

Hombale Films shared a video on X on Thursday evening. The video begins with Rishabh visiting a temple and being welcomed with garlands. The actor bowed several times to those around him as he walked. He then prayed and spoke with a priest. He was also given a shawl. He also prayed at another temple. The priests spoke to him, which made him smile. The video ends with Rishabh greeting his fans with a smile, folded hands, and a handshake.

Rishabh Shetty prayed in temples

While sharing this video, Hombale Films wrote, "In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, Rishabh Shetty visited Chamundeshwari Temple and Srikanteshwara Temple to offer prayers and devotion after the tremendous success of #BlockbusterKantara".

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'Kantara Chapter 1' collected this much (Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection) 

According to a report by SaccNilk, the film collected a whopping ₹9 crore on its 15th day. Overall, it has collected approximately ₹485.40 crore at the domestic box office so far. Its worldwide collections total ₹670.00 crore in 14 days.

Kantara Chapter 1 Plot

The story of "Kantara: Chapter 1" revolves around the fictional village of Kantara in Karnataka and its surrounding forests. The villagers believe they are protected by gods, but this peace is challenged by a king and his son, Kulasekhar, who seek to take over the village and forest land. Kulasekhar oppresses the people of Kantara. Meanwhile, tribal leader Barme, with his courage and strategy, thwarts Kulasekhar's plans and kills him through the Gulika ritual. The film stars Rishabh Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, and has been praised for its spiritual storytelling, cinematic world-building, and stunning cinematography.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When was the film released?

This film was released in theatres on 2 October 2025.

2. In which language is the film made?

It is primarily in Kannada language, but has also been dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and English.

3. Who directed and wrote the film?

The film is directed and written by Rishabh Shetty.

4. What is the film's storyline about?

The film tells the story of the origin of the Butha Kola ritual and the tradition of worshipping local deities, set against the backdrop of the coastal region of Karnataka in the 4th century.

5. Who are the main cast members of the film?

The lead cast includes Rishab Shetty, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasundha, Jayaram

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