A teaser for Yash‘s “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been released, offering the first comprehensive look at the scale and tone of one of 2026’s most anticipated Indian productions.
Following the birthday reveal of Yash’s character Raya and character posters for Nayanthara‘s Ganga, Kiara Advani’s Nadia, Huma Qureshi’s Elizabeth, Rukmini Vasanth’s Mellisa and Tara Sutaria’s Rebecca, the teaser expands the film’s world across multiple settings and time periods. The footage moves from circus environments to East Asian-inspired backdrops, establishing a dark aesthetic anchored by action choreography.
Central to the presentation is Yash’s physical transformation for the role, which the teaser showcases across a spectrum of appearances.
Yash made his film debut with the Kannada film “Jambada Hudugi” in 2007 and gained widespread recognition through “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” in 2014. He achieved pan-India prominence with the two-part “K.G.F” franchise, with “K.G.F: Chapter 2” becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. As actor, co-writer and co-producer on “Toxic,” he continues his pattern of pursuing ambitious large-scale projects.
Written by Yash and director Geetu Mohandas, “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been shot simultaneously in the Kannada and English languages, with dubbed versions releasing in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and additional languages.
The production features cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer T.P. Abid. Action sequences are choreographed by Hollywood’s J.J. Perry, known for his work on “John Wick,” alongside action directors Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” is scheduled for theatrical release March 19, the day another tentpole, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” opens.
Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairytale For Grownups is gearing up for its release in March. Fans have been excited to know about the movie’s plot and more, and a recent update has added to the buzz. Recently, the film’s plot has come to light via Phars Film, its distributors in the UAE.
Interestingly, Phars Films has shared a synopsis about the movie on their website, which opens up about its plot. The plot revolves around Goa in the early 1940s and around 1970s. It is supposedly filled with action and thrill. “Set in Goa between the early 1940s and the 1970s, Toxic is a savage action-thriller saga that plunges into the rot festering beneath paradise. In this coastal land of fading colonial shadows and rising crime syndicates, a man forges his empire through blood, fear, and betrayal,” the synopsis reads.
It also mentions that “paranoia turns into a means of survival.” It reads, “Power is not granted – it is seized, and it always demands repayment. As smuggling routes become battlegrounds and loyalties unravel into suspicion, paranoia turns into a means of survival. In the end, the only force more powerful than the consequences of his choices is the abyss within him.”
It went on to become the first non-Telugu film to clinch a Rs 120 crore distribution deal in the Andhra Pradesh – Telangana market. The agreement includes the film’s Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions.
The movie is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas. It is directed by Mohandas. It has been filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English. Apart from Yash and Advani, it stars Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and more in leading roles. It is slated to hit the theatres on March 19, 2026.
The team behind Yash‘s “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has revealed the first look at Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, continuing a series of character unveilings that have amplified anticipation for the 2026 theatrical release.
Following reveals of Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth and Nayanthara as Ganga, the poster introduces Sutaria’s character as a figure combining fragility with underlying strength. The image presents Rebecca in an unraveled state, suggesting a character navigating vulnerability while maintaining an instinct for authority and survival.
Sutaria made her film debut with “Student of the Year 2” in 2019, winning the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. Her subsequent work has included action films “Marjaavaan,” “Heropanti 2” and “Ek Villain Returns,” alongside the survival thriller “Apurva” in 2023, which critics noted offered her expanded dramatic range. “Toxic” marks her first pan-India production.
Yash, the Kannada-language film industry actor who rose to pan-Indian stardom with the “K.G.F” franchise, has become one of the most sought-after stars in Indian cinema. Known for his portrayal of Rocky Bhai in “K.G.F: Chapter 1” (2018) and “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022) Yash’s transformation into a larger-than-life action hero propelled the films to unprecedented box-office success, breaking language barriers. The second instalment in the franchise is the fifth highest Indian grosser of all time. While the “K.G.F” series cemented his star power, Yash’s early career in Kannada-language films showcased his versatility, with notable performances in projects such as “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” (2014) and “Googly” (2013).
“Toxic” is helmed by festival circuit darling Geetu Mohandas (“Moothon”). The ambitious project represents a watershed moment for Kannada cinema, which has been steadily gaining international traction following the “K.G.F” phenomenon. Written by Yash and Mohandas, “Toxic” is breaking new ground as the first major Indian film conceptualized, written and shot simultaneously in both the Kannada and English languages – with dubbed versions planned for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and additional languages.
“I’ve always felt an instinctive love to protect Tara. Perhaps because she is a guarded soul or perhaps it’s the armor she’s comfortable with. And perhaps it doesn’t need to be defined,” said Mohandas. “I realized early on that the best way to reach her was not by pushing, not by demanding more, but by allowing her the space to simply be. That choice shaped our equation which turned out calm, deeply professional, and perfectly aligned. She observed more than she spoke. She listened more than she revealed. And I often wondered if I should guide her more closely. But in her silence, something powerful was brewing. When she finally stepped into her performance, what emerged was nothing short of breathtaking which is born from an inner understanding she carried all along. She surprised me completely, and in the most beautiful way. I have no doubt she will surprise everyone else too.”
The production has assembled a notable technical crew including Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer T.P. Abid. Action sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood’s J.J. Perry, known for his work on “John Wick,” alongside Indian National Film Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Written by Yash and Mohandas, “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and additional languages.
The production features National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer TP Abid. Action choreography comes from Hollywood’s JJ Perry, known for his work on “John Wick,” alongside National Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” is scheduled for theatrical release March 19, 2026, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend that encompasses Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa celebrations.
The team behind Yash‘s highly anticipated “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has revealed the first look at Nayanthara as Ganga, presenting the actress in a role that combines visual intensity with a commanding presence.
The poster positions Nayanthara in front of an ornate casino entrance, weapon in hand, projecting controlled power within a high-stakes luxury environment. The image marks a departure for the actor, suggesting a character defined by calculated authority rather than conventional heroism.
Nayanthara has established herself as one of India’s most acclaimed actor over a two-decade career spanning more than 75 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada-language cinema. Her filmography includes women-centric successes like “Aramm,” “Kolamaavu Kokila” and “Netrikann,” alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster “Jawan.”
Yash, the Kannada-language film industry actor who rose to pan-Indian stardom with the “K.G.F” franchise, has become one of the most sought-after stars in Indian cinema. Known for his portrayal of Rocky Bhai in “K.G.F: Chapter 1” (2018) and “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022) Yash’s transformation into a larger-than-life action hero propelled the films to unprecedented box-office success, breaking language barriers. The second instalment in the franchise is the fifth highest Indian grosser of all time. While the “K.G.F” series cemented his star power, Yash’s early career in Kannada-language films showcased his versatility, with notable performances in projects such as “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” (2014) and “Googly” (2013).
“Toxic” is helmed by festival circuit darling Geetu Mohandas (“Moothon”). The ambitious project represents a watershed moment for Kannada cinema, which has been steadily gaining international traction following the “K.G.F” phenomenon. Written by Yash and Mohandas, “Toxic” is breaking new ground as the first major Indian film conceptualized, written and shot simultaneously in both the Kannada and English languages – with dubbed versions planned for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and additional languages.
“We all know Nayan as a celebrated star with a commanding screen presence, and a remarkable career spanning two decades but in ‘Toxic,’ audiences will witness a talent that had been quietly waiting to explode,” said director Geetu Mohandas. “I wanted to portray Nayan in a way that she’s never been showcased before. But as the shoot progressed I began to see how closely her own personality echoed the soul of the character. It wasn’t imitation, it was alignment. The depth, the honesty, the restraint, and the emotional clarity she brought were not performances layered on top of the character, they were qualities she already possessed. I found my Ganga, so brilliantly performed by her, and even more unexpectedly, I found a dear friend.”
The reveal follows previous character unveilings for the production, including Kiara Advani as Nadia and Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, each presenting distinct visual aesthetics within the film’s narrative world.
The production has assembled a notable technical crew including Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer T.P. Abid. Action sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood’s J.J. Perry, known for his work on “John Wick,” alongside Indian National Film Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” is scheduled for theatrical release March 19, 2026, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend that encompasses Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa celebrations.
Nayanthara begins shooting for Yash’s Toxic in Bangalore?
Fans are abuzz with excitement as reports suggest that South Indian superstar Nayanthara has begun shooting for Yash’s highly anticipated film Toxic in Bangalore. The film, which has been shrouded in secrecy, is generating a lot of buzz among fans eager to see this powerhouse duo on screen.
Speculation about Nayanthara’s involvement in Toxic started when fans noticed her sharing glimpses of her time in Bangalore on social media. Though there has been no official confirmation, the actress’s posts have fueled rumors that she is indeed part of the project. The excitement only grew when Yash was also spotted in Bangalore around the same time, further hinting at a possible collaboration.
Toxic, which marks Yash’s next big venture after the massive success of KGF, is already one of the most talked-about projects in the industry. With Nayanthara now reportedly joining the cast, expectations have soared even higher. Fans are eagerly awaiting official updates and are thrilled at the prospect of seeing two of the biggest stars in the South Indian film industry share the screen.
Nitesh Tiwari is making Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. Here we are with interesting and latest updates about the much-talked-about Ramayana retelling…
As Alia Bhatt quits Ramayana, here’s a look at the B-town and south divas who may be the perfect Sita for the film while Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram and Yash will be Raavan in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial.
Aditya Dhar’s film The Immortal Ashwatthama is lot in the news. For the past few days, the stories about the cast of the film are making the news. The Immortal Ashwaatthama was to star Vicky Kaushal as the lead. However, reports emerged that he has been replaced by Ranveer Singh. The film that was being bankrolled by Ronnie Screwala has now reportedly been taken over by Jio Studios and the decision was made. But, now comes the twist. A latest report in Etimes suggests that not even Ranveer Singh is going to be the lead but the makers are considering Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun and RRR star Jr NTR for the project. Also Read – The Immortal Ashwatthama: After Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh out too; Allu Arjun or Jr NTR now in the race
Allu Arjun and Jr NTR are among the biggest stars from the South film industry. They have received pan-India recognition thanks to their super films like Pushpa and RRR. Now, everyone has eyes on their big Bollywood debut. Will The Immortal Ashwatthama will be the one? No confirmation has come in from the makers over anything. But one can always take a poll. Who between Allu Arjun or Jr NTR is the best choice to play the character of Ashwatthama from Mahabharata? Or the makers should stick to Ranveer Singh? Or is Vicky Kaushal the most apt choice? Or how about stars like Hrithik Roshan, Prabhas, Shah Rukh Khan? Take the poll and let us know. Also Read – When Katrina Kaif opened up about her breakup with Ranbir Kapoor; ‘The ego was more bruised…’
Well, unless any official confirmation, fans can only wonder and predict. It is a big budget film and makers sure do not want to take any chances. Earlier, there were rumours doing the rounds that the film has been put on backburner and was on the verge of getting shelved. But The Immortal Ashwatthama is indeed happening but it the lead cast is yet to be locked. There were reports suggesting that Samantha Ruth Prabhu is being considered to be the female lead in the film. But even these are just reports and official confirmation is yet to come from the makers. All we can do is wait! Until then, all the stars have some interesting projects to work on like Allu Arjun has Pushpa 2, Jr NTR has NTR30, Prabhas has films like Project K, Salaar and more. Ranveer Singh has Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Also Read – Ranbir Kapoor-Ranveer Singh in Dhoom 4 and more actor combos we want in Bollywood films
Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan’s film shatters box office records of KGF 2, Baahubali 2, Avengers End Game so far. Here is a look at the comparative figures which have left trade experts super excited
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.
The Hindi version of the Rishab Shetty-starrer Kantara is going from strength to strength at the box office. The film has collected Rs 47.55 crore in the end of its second week in theatres and is set to hit the Rs 50 crore mark soon. The Hindi version of the Yash-starrer KGF-Chapter 1, on the other hand, collected a total of Rs 44.09 crore in its lifetime collections.
The Rishab Shetty and Sapthami Gowda-starrer raked in Rs 2.75 crore on Friday, Rs 4.10 crore on Saturday, Rs 4.40 crore on Sunday, Rs 2.30 crore on Monday and Rs 2.30 crore Tuesday, as per film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
Kantara is centred around a local demigod who trades forest land to the tribe’s people with a king in the 1870s in exchange for happiness and also has traditions of Kambala (annual bull race) and Bhootha Kola (traditional involving spirit worship). The film features Rishab Shetty as Kaadubbetu Shiva and his father.
Besides Shetty, it features Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Kishore, Manasi Sudhir and Pramod Shetty in pivotal roles. Hombale Films, known for KGF franchise and Prabhas’ upcoming film Salaar, has backed the film.
The latest pan-India offering from Sandalwood or Kannada film industry has garnered massive praise from people across film industries like Sivaji The Boss and Robot actor Rajinikanth, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri, Manikarnika actor Kangana Ranaut, Allu Arjun, KGF director Prashanth Neel, Jana Gana Mana actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and Urmila Matondkar.
While the Hindi version of Kantara was released on October 14, Tamil and Telugu versions were out on October 15. The Malayalam version was released on October 20 under Prithviraj Sukumaran’s banner Prithviraj Productions.
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).”
South celebrities enjoy a massive fan following and that needs no introduction. Fans in the South, in particular, love their favourite performers and express it in the most unusual ways. They always remain in a frenzy and are ready to go to the craziest lengths to show their love and affection for the person they idolize, be it on social media or in real life. In the South, celeb fans not only have rivalries but also inevitable love. They love when two big superstars come together in one frame, on-screen or off-screen. These multistarrer photos always take the internet by storm, be it Yash and Prabhas or Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan.
The internet is currently buzzing with a new photo of Suriya aka Rolex and Yash aka Rocky that has made everyone glued to the screens. Well, take a look at a few blockbuster photos of South celebs together in one frame.
Prabhas and Yash
Salaar star Prabhas and KGF star Yash came together thrice for director Prashanth Neel. Yash attended the launch ceremony of Prabhas’ Salaar and made fans go berserk. Another time, the superstars met for dinner in Mumbai and made all glued to the screens, and next time, they celebrated the director’s birthday in Bangalore. The pics took the internet by storm
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan
Legendary actors Rajinikanth & Kamal Haasan in one frame is always a visual treat. Kamal Haasan addressed his long friendship with Rajinikanth and said there is no time or space for jealousy between them.
Kamal Haasan said, “Cinema is a small family and there’s no space and time for people to get jealous. Rajini and I knew it way back and that’s the reason why we’re still standing before you.” Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have been friends for 40 years. The two have acted in 16 films together starting with the 1975 film Apoorva Raagangal, considered a breakthrough film for both.
Ram Charan, Rana Daggubati, Nani and Jr NTR
In 2019, for SS Rajamouli’s son Karthikeya’s wedding, who’s who of Tollywood marked their presence and several pics went viral. One such pic was of Prabhas, Ram Charan, Rana Daggubati, Nani, and Jr NTR posing like gentlemen in one frame and the fans were eager to see them together on the big screen. The photos showed the stars having a gala time while proving that they are best friends.SS Rajamouli is also the director who got two superstars like Jr NTR and Ram Charan, Prabhas, and Rana Daggubati for his blockbuster films RRR and Baahubali.
Mega family photos
When it comes to blockbuster pics, how can we miss mega family photos right? For Chiranjeevi’s birthday, the entire mega family megastars posed for a perfect portrait and we still can’t get over it. One can see, the three brothers-Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi, and Naga Babu sitting on the sofa while mega cousins Sai Dharam tej, Varun Tej Konidela, Ram Charan, and Vaishnav Tej are standing at the back like a strong pillar as they posed for a perfect family photo.
Mega family sticks with each other through thick and thin and this pic is proof of it. Throwback to the time when the entire mega family welcomed Sai Dharam Tej after his bike accident like a true family. This million-dollar pic took the internet by storm as it is a visual delight to see such great actors of Tollywood together in one frame.
Big’s of Mollywood Mammootty and Mohanlal
The legendary Mollywood actors Mammootty and Mohanlal are indeed the pride of Malayalam cinema. Mammootty and Mohanlal, who are superstars of the Malayalam film industry, are best friends and their frame-worthy pics always go viral. Together, they have worked in several films such as Padayottam, Enthino Pookkunna Pookkal, Harikrishnans, and others. We all have to admit that it’s always a delight to watch both of them together on and off screen.
From attending each other’s weddings, housewarming ceremonies, and movie events to family functions, the Big M’s are real-life friends.
Here’s a fun pic of Shah Rukh Khan with Mammootty and Mohanlal from the film Harikrishnans (1998), which was a love triangle love story in which both Mammootty and Mohanlal’s characters fall in love with Juhi. However, in the end, the director Fazil was supposed to bring in Shah Rukh Khan as Juhi Chawla’s love interest. The actors had even shot a photo featuring SRK, Juhi, and both the Malayalam superstars.
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.