Kantara Chapter 1: After Baahubali, KGF and Pushpa, Rishab Shetty-starrer to be next BIG…
The success of Pan-India films like Baahubali, KGF, and Pushpa has won people’s hearts. Following their footsteps, Kantara: Chapter 1 is poised to make a significant impact on the industry.
Films like Baahubali, KGF, and Pushpa have created history in Indian cinema. The second installments of all these films broke box office records and created a tremendous buzz among audiences. Now, Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to join this list. Following the immense success of Kantara, which was released in 2022, its prequel is now set to be released. The recently released trailer is full of thrilling scenes and stunning visuals, further raising expectations for the film. Just as Baahubali: The Beginning was followed by Baahubali: The Conclusion, KGF: Chapter 1 was followed by Chapter 2, and Pushpa: The Rise was followed by Pushpa 2: The Rule. Similarly, Kantara: Chapter 1 is emerging as a massive film. The audience’s excitement is evident from the response to the trailer. This film is also poised to become a pan-India franchise with its second part, writing a new chapter in Indian cinema.
All about Kantara: Chapter 1
Hombale Films has described Kantara: Chapter 1 as one of its biggest projects. The film’s team includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vineesh Bangalan. Notably, a major battle sequence was filmed across a 25-acre town, involving over 500 trained fighters and approximately 3,000 people. It took 45 to 50 days to shoot and is considered one of the largest sequences in Indian cinema.
Kantara Chapter 1 release date
The film will be released worldwide on October 2nd. Audiences will be able to watch it in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. Hombale Films says that Kantara: Chapter 1 is not just a film, but a confluence of faith, folklore, and cinematic grandeur. It aims to bring Indian culture to audiences on a pan-India scale and engage viewers with an immersive and memorable experience.
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Prabhas and Prashanth Neel’s Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire is a highly anticipated and awaited film. The film always manages to make a buzz on social media despite the huge disappointment of release date postponement. Now, a viral video of Prashanth Neel is going viral and fans can’t stop praising him for his dedication towards Salaar.
In a viral video, the KGF director can be observed conducting a Puja at a temple, marking the auspicious occasion of Krishna Jayanti. During this sacred ritual, he reverently recited the names of all his family members, intertwining them with his upcoming film’s title. Additionally, the director sought divine blessings for Salaar, emphasizing his deep commitment to the Prabhas-starrer project. The video has garnered substantial attention on social media, with netizens lauding his passion and unwavering dedication to the film. Many fans rallied behind his decision to postpone the release date, asserting that his commitment to delivering the best shines through in this heartfelt gesture.
Prashanth Neel’s puja video for Salaar goes viral on social media
Salaar release date postponed
Initially, Salaar was announced to release this month, September 28. But the film got postponed as the post-production work is still remaining and the helmer only wanted the best output. This also led to the postponement of the trailer. The makers planned to release the trailer in August but that was not possible. However, now, it is reported that in the second week, the trailer of Salaar Ceasefire will be released.
It is learned that Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire is likely to release in November or January, during Diwali or Sankranti. However, an official announcement from the makers is awaited.
Shruti Haasan is the female lead of the film. Prithviraj Sukumaran will also play the role of Vardharaja Mannaar in the movie. It also features Jagapathi Babu, Madhu Guruswamy, and Easwari Rao in pivotal roles, apart from others. Made on a budget of Rs 250 crore, Vijay Kiragandur has backed the project under the banner of Hombale Films.
Yash, the famous Kannada actor emerged as a pan-Indian star with the mega success of the KGF franchise. The talented actor won millions of hearts with his exceptional performance as Rocky Bhai, the protagonist in the two-part franchise, which is helmed by Prashanth Neel. However, Yash is in no hurry to announce his next project, which will mark his 19th outing in the Kannada film industry. The actor has been flooded with offers from both the South Indian film industries, as well as Bollywood, these days.
Hardik and Krunal Pandya pose with Yash
As reported earlier, Yash has been maintaining a low profile post the massive success of KGF: Chapter 2, and rarely makes public appearances. However, popular cricketer Hardik Pandya recently surprised the fans and cine-goers by posting two pictures with the pan-Indian star, on his official Instagram handle. In the picture, Yash is seen with both Hardik and his elder brother, cricketer Krunal Pandya. “KGF 3,” Hardik captioned his post, which has been taking social media by storm.
Dreadlocks are super flattering and popular in the West. This hairstyle is famously attributed to musician Bob Marley who revived this decades-old hairstyle. However, it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Interestingly, KGF star Yash is sporting this daredevil look and is super flattering.
In his latest photos wishing his son Yatharv on his third birthday, the Pan-India star can be seen flaunting his super stylish new hairstyle. He has clearly managed to pull it off like a pro. The actor styled his long tresses look with casuals and accessorised with sunglasses. The fancy braided look and a classy pattern seem appealing, isn’t it?
Well, Yash’s KGF 2 is one of the films that made noise much beyond the national boundaries. The kind of rage that he has managed to spread as Rocky Bhai is incredible. Taking the Kannada industry on the global map and how!
Meanwhile, Yash and Radhika Pandit’s second child, Yatharv turned 3 today, October 30. “Happy birthday mah boy.. look into the world eye to eye (sic),” Yash wrote on Instagram alongside a few picture-perfect family photos.
Mommy and actress Radhika Pandit also shared a few photos of their Lil munchkin and wrote, “To the little one who will always n forever have my heart Love u Yatharv, my precious. Happy Birthday baby (sic).”
Kantara actor and director Rishab Shetty has said that new avenues have opened up after the Yash-starrer KGF franchise became a blockbuster in India and globally. Shetty pointed out that with KGF becoming such a massive hit, people have started looking at films as being a part of Indian cinema instead of segregating them into Bollywood, Tollywood (Telugu film industry) and Sandalwood (Kannada film industry).
Shetty said, “After KGF, a new avenue has opened and people have started recognising Indian cinema instead of looking at films as regional and segregating them into Bollywood, Tollywood and Sandalwood. Despite [Kantara] being a regional film, people are watching the film everywhere regardless of.” The star cast of Kantara — Shetty along with Sapthami Gowda — were in conversation with India Today TV‘s Akshita Nandagopal.
Co-star Sapthami Gowda, meanwhile, weighed in and said this is a matter of perspective as people are open to watching all kinds of movies as long as the content is good. Citing Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, she said, “It was a Korean movie, it was put out in that language but it still did very well across even our nation… I think we should never let go of our roots and when you bring that out when you bring that essence out, people are connecting.”
She added that Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi did really well not only in north India but also down south as audience perspective has changed drastically.
The actor-director, last seen in the Kannada film Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, mentioned that he anticipated that people would like the concept of Kantara but did not expect it to become such a raging hit. Talking about what might have clicked with the audiences, Gowda further underscored the film focuses on human and encroachment issues.
Gowda said, “I think there’s an underlying issue that we’re trying to talk about in the movie, that is you know the human and the encroachment issues but it’s being said in a way that everybody can connect with.” She added Kantara has every element that any other movie has such as humour, love story, conflict, justification behind every character and a beautiful climax.
Meanwhile, the film is about to release in Malayalam on October 20 and will be distributed by Prithviraj Sukumaran across Kerala. The film released in Hindi today.
Going further, he said that his latest movie Kantara got 120 shows in Mumbai within two days of release. Shetty noted all this happened due to word of mouth and social media. He added that his film is available in Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir as well and has gotten great response.
Shetty said, “Kantara was released originally in Kannada and it worked very well. In Mumbai, many Kannadigas took non-Kannadigas to watch the film. After that, people started suggesting the film. I have read many such tweets. It started out with 10 shows here but got 120 shows after 2 days of release. It is screening in Maratha Mandir as well and has gotten great response.”
Their comments came after Kantara glowing reviews from audiences and critics alike. The film has got a user rating of 9.5 out of 10 on IMDb. One of the users wrote, “Epitome of acting! Chilling experience! It’s a mystical thriller and slice of life……. Top class direction, BGM, cinematography, choreography and touch of spirituality. I watched yesterday night, and the movie’s experience is still with me like [a] hang over and [am] not able to get out of it!!!!!!!!”
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the film a four-star rating and a one-word review of “Brilliant.” Adarsh said that the film “mesmerizes you with strong storytelling, superb visuals and fantabulous finale.” He added that this is the one you should absolutely not miss.
Adarsh further said, “Rishab Shetty deserves distinction marks for two reasons: Superior storytelling+ electrifying act, especially towards penultimate moments… Kantara is a massive success in Karnataka and it won’t be a surprise if this well-made film finds immense patronage in Hindi belt too.”
Kantara focuses on the tussle between human beings and nature and features Rishab Shetty in a double role. It also features Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Manasi Sudhir, Prakash Thuminad and Pramod Shetty in important roles. The film has been backed by Hombale Films, which also produced the Yash-starrer blockbuster KGF franchise.