After much anticipation, Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to Kantara: A Legend, released in theatres worldwide last week. The film’s trailer and songs had already garnered attention online, and since its release, it has been receiving positive responses from audiences and critics for its storytelling, performances, and visuals.
KL Rahul praises Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1: “Blown away by the magic Rishab has created yet again”
Even celebrities and filmmakers have shared their appreciation for the film. Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who is from Mangalore, Karnataka, recently watched Kantara: Chapter 1 and expressed on social media that he admires how the film reflects the culture and beliefs of the people of Karnataka.
Sharing a video of the film’s motion title on his Instagram story, he wrote, “Just watched Kantara. Blown away by the magic @rishabshettyofficial has created yet again. All heart and beautifully represents the people and the belief of mangaluru.”
This isn’t the first time KL Rahul has shown his fondness for Kantara. During an IPL match this year at Chinnaswamy Stadium, he celebrated his team’s victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a style inspired by the film. After hitting the winning six, he drew a circle on the pitch and stomped his bat at its centre, reminiscent of a scene from Kantara. Rahul later shared that the celebration reflected his admiration for the film and his connection to Chinnaswamy Stadium, his home ground.
He said, “This is a special place for me. That celebration was from one of my favourite movies, Kantara. So, ya, just a tiny reminder that this ground, this turf, this home is where I have grown up and that this is mine.”
The way he says ‘This is mine’ ???? pic.twitter.com/DKnWv2HcmN
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Kantara: Chapter 1 is among Hombale Films’ notable projects. The team behind the film includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan, who have contributed to its distinctive visual and emotional storytelling.
Hombale Films is putting considerable effort into continuing the legacy of their 2022 hit. For Kantara: Chapter 1, the team has prepared a large-scale war sequence with the help of national and international specialists, involving over 500 fighters and around 3,000 people. The sequence was filmed over 45–50 days in a 25-acre town on rugged terrain, making it one of the more ambitious sequences in recent Indian cinema.The film released worldwide on October 2 in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, reaching audiences across languages and regions while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural core.
With Kantara: Chapter 1, Hombale Films aims to offer an engaging cinematic experience that highlights folklore, faith, and strong storytelling.
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