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Shilpa Shetty Kickstarts Karva Chauth Celebrations; Posts Minimal Mehendi Design For Husband Raj Kundra- See Pic

by jummy84 October 9, 2025

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Shilpa Shetty has kick-started her Karva Chauth 2025 celebrations with a simple yet stunning mehendi design, setting a beautiful tone for the festival. The actress observes a fast every year for her husband, Raj Kundra. Scroll down to read more.

Shilpa Shetty Kickstarts Karva Chauth Celebrations

Taking to her Instagram, Shilpa opted for minimalistic mehendi that highlights her natural beauty and love for traditional customs. Her choice of a subtle yet intricate mehendi design reflects her modern approach to age-old traditions, blending simplicity with sophistication.

Shilpa-Raj’s Karva Chauth
Shilpa Shetty consistently observes the Karwa Chauth fast for her husband, Raj Kundra, and the couple often shares glimpses of their celebrations on social media. In recent years, Raj has also participated in fasting for Shilpa, highlighting their strong bond despite facing various challenges. During their 15th wedding anniversary year, Raj Kundra openly revealed that he had fasted for Shilpa, emphasising the depth of their connection amidst personal and legal struggles.
On her Instagram, Shetty shared moments of her simple “sargi” meal and her minimalist mehendi. The couple celebrated Karwa Chauth at Anil Kapoor’s residence alongside other celebrities, adding a touch of glamour to their festivities.
Despite ongoing legal issues, including a fraud case that has attracted media attention, their public observance of Karwa Chauth demonstrates their commitment to tradition and each other.
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Also Read: Shilpa Shetty’s Lawyer Rubbishes Claims Of Actress Receiving Rs 15 Cr From Raj Kundra; Calls Reports Fake, Defamatory
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October 9, 2025 0 comments

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Bombay HC Denies Travel Request By Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra in Rs 60 Crore Fraud Case

by jummy84 October 9, 2025

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The Bombay High Court has denied permission to Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra for travel to Los Angeles, after a LOC (Lookout Circular) was issued against them. The court has asked the husband-wife duo to first deposit Rs 60 crore, if they wish to travel to the United States of America or any other country. While they were denied permission, the court also noted that they won’t pause the Lookout Circular issued against the couple.

The couple has also filed a plea to remove the LOC against them, which was issued due to the ongoing investigation for alleged money fraud of Rs 60 crore. As per LiveLaw, the Bombay high court has adjourned the matter until October 14, 2025.

For those unaware, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra were booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai. in connection with an alleged Rs 60.4 crore fraud involving their now-shut venture, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. An unidentified third person has also been named in the case.

According to officials, the complaint was initially lodged at Juhu police station under IPC provisions related to cheating and forgery. Since the alleged fraud amount exceeded Rs 10 crore, the matter was quickly transferred to the EOW. 60-year-old Deepak Kothari, a Juhu resident and director of Lotus Capital Financial Services, non-banking financial company, had filed the case. Kothari has alleged that Rajesh Arya had introduced him to Shetty and Kundra. Arya was then serving as directors of Best Deal TV, an e-commerce and home-shopping platform. At the time, the couple reportedly controlled over 87 percent of the company’s shares.

Kothari claims the accused initially sought a Rs 75 crore loan at a 12 percent annual interest rate. However, they later suggested that the funds be channelled as an “investment” instead of a loan, citing tax advantages. They allegedly assured him of proper monthly returns along with repayment of the principal. Acting on this assurance, Kothari says he invested Rs 31.9 crore in April 2015 under a share subscription agreement, followed by an additional Rs 28.53 crore in September 2015 through a supplementary agreement.

Shilpa’s lawyer had previously opened up about speculations of the actress receiving Rs 15 crore from husband Raj Kundra about 10 years ago. Putting the rumours to rest, he noted, “There are reports circulating in the print and electronic media that my client Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra had allegedly received an amount of Rs 15 crore from her husband Raj Kundra almost 10 years ago for a transaction which is allegedly investigated by Economic Offence Wing (Mumbai).”

He further added, “At the outset, we would like to state that, this piece of information is totally fake and mischievous intentionally planted in the public domain to defame my client. We shall go to the root of mischief and adopt the due process of law to file criminal proceedings and civil damages against all the news articles circulated mischievously to defame my client.”

Also Read: Lookout Circular Issued Against Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra Over Ongoing Investigations

October 9, 2025 0 comments

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Kantara Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection day 6: Rishab Shetty film crosses ₹400 crore; beats Kantara, Vikram

by jummy84 October 8, 2025

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Updated on: Oct 08, 2025 09:23 am IST
Kantara Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection day 6: The Rishab Shetty film is now the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time.
Kantara Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues to steamroll past milestones and landmarks each day it spends in the theatres. The Kannada period action film has now crossed ₹400 crore worldwide, eclipsing the lifetime collection of the first Kantara film in the process.

Kantara Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection day 6: Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth star in this blockbuster.
Kantara Chapter 1 box office update
Kantara Chapter 1 had a very strong opening weekend, particularly in India. It has since carried that momentum on to the weekdays, showing just a small drop on Monday, and then managing to climb back on Tuesday. So far, the film has earned ₹290.25 crore net ( ₹348 crore gross) in India in its six-day run at the box office.
Overseas, Kantara Chapter 1 has not set the cash registers ringing quite at the same level as the Indian market, but it has done well. In its first six days, the film has collected over $7 million in international territories. This takes its worldwide collection to ₹414 crore with a couple of days still remaining in its first week at the ticket window.
Kantara Chapter 1 becomes second-highest-grossing Kannada film
On Sunday, Kantara Chapter 1 had gone past the lifetime collection of KGF Chapter 1. On Tuesday, it surpassed the first Kantara as well. The 2022 sleeper hit had earned ₹408 crore worldwide, which Kantara Chapter 1 has now surpassed. It is now the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, behind only KGF Chapter 1 ( ₹1250 crore). On Tuesday, Kantara Chapter 1 also beat the lifetime haul of other recent hits like Kamal Haasan’s Vikram ( ₹413 crore) and the Bollywood horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 ( ₹411 crore). It now has a chance to be the first Indian film to breach ₹1000 crore this year.
All about Kantara Chapter 1
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 sleeper hit Kantara. Set a thousand years before the events of the first film, it shows the tussle between the residents of Kantara and a neighbouring kingdom that wants to annex their lands and resources. Apart from Rishab in the lead, the period action drama also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in the lead roles. Kantara Chapter 1 has received glowing reviews from critics and fans alike.

October 8, 2025 0 comments

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Kantara Chapter 1 box office day 1 (updated live): Rishab Shetty film crosses ₹47 crore, beats Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava

by jummy84 October 2, 2025

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₹47 crore, beats Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava”>
Updated on: Oct 02, 2025 07:10 pm IST
Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 1 (updated live): The Rishab Shetty film opened to positive reviews, with many praising the lead performance.
Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 1 (updated live): Rishab Shetty’s prequel to 2022’s Kantara is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The Dusshera release is not just one of the most high-profile Kannada films of all time, but also among the biggest festive releases pan-India this year. According to the latest update, Kantara Chapter 1 has already surpassed the ₹40 crore mark.

Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection (updated live): Rishab Shetty film is looking at a bumper opening.
Kantara Chapter 1 box office update at 7 PM
The Sacnilk report states that Kantara Chapter 1 collected ₹47.76 crore on its opening day of release. The film is expected to cross the ₹50 crore mark by the end of the day. It has already crossed the opening day collections of several hit films of the year, including Saiyaara ( ₹22 crore), Sikandar ( ₹26 crore), and Chhaava ( ₹31 crore). Can it beat Pawan Kalyan’s OG ( ₹84 crore) and Rajinikanth’s Coolie ( ₹65 crore)? It seems unlikely.
Jr NTR tweeted about the film and wrote, “Congratulations to the team of #KantaraChapter1 on scoring a resounding success. @shetty_rishab sir pulled off the unthinkable by excelling both as a mindblowing actor and a brilliant director. My best wishes to the entire cast and crew, along with @hombalefilms, for fearlessly backing Rishab sir’s vision.”
HT review of Kantara
An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, “Rishab Shetty balances the folk traditions that have inspired the film with modern sensibilities better this time around. Chapter 1 gives its women more agency than the first film ever did. But even this one can’t resist the knight-in-shining-armour trope. However strong the woman is, a man must rescue her in the end. Rishab Shetty’s writing seems to allow women to have power and independence only when they rebel or antagonise. Otherwise, it is reduced to tokenism. However, still props to the writer-director for giving a female character more prominence this time around, and even giving her some of the most powerful moments in the film.”

October 2, 2025 0 comments

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Kantara Chapter 1 review: Folk goes mass as Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth excel in uneven but visually splendid prequel

by jummy84 October 2, 2025

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Kantara Chapter 1 review

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah

Director: Rishab Shetty

Rating: ★★★

Halfway into Kantara: Chapter 1, I could not help but feel that the film, like the original Kantara, was an elaborate setup for a visually splendid payoff. The film tests your patience, exhausts you, and frustrates you before eventually rewarding you with what is one of the most visually stunning climaxes in recent times. Yet, while the original Kantara held it all together, Chapter 1 seems to be nudging the viewer to just wait for that payoff and ignore the bumpy ride along the way. Does it take the sheen away a bit? Certainly. Is Kantara Chapter 1 still a watchable film? Immensely so! Despite the unevenness and drab moments, Rishab Shetty yet again scripts a theatrical spectacle that can only be experienced, not explained.

Kantara Chapter 1 review: Rishab Shetty takes on the daunting task of following up to Kantara.

What is it about

Kantara: Chapter 1 is an origin story that explains the backstory of the daivas and the guliga we saw in Kantara. Rishab plays Berme, a warrior from Kantara, a hamlet that is at odds with the neighbouring Kadamba kingdom. The ruler Vijayendra (Jayaram) has enforced an uneasy truce with Kantara, but his ambitious and wayward son, Kulasekhara (Gulshan Devaiah), wants to annex Kantara and capture the resources in the forest. Even as the princess Kanakvathi (Rukmini Vasanth) tries to find a middle ground, blood spills, and Kulasekhara and Berme come face to face.

What works and what doesn’t

While the 2022 film Kantara was a rooted film about traditions and folk tales of coastal Karnataka, Kantara: Chapter 1 is an ambitious, large-scale story of greed, war, and destiny. It is magnified several-fold as compared to the first part. The prequel is more mass than folk, giving both the heroes and the villains enough time to saunter on the screen and indulge in some elevation. If Kantara had some nuance, Chapter 1 has the subtlety of a sledgehammer. It is loud, bold, and in-your-face, perhaps a little too much at times.

What makes Kantara Chapter 1 a little intolerable at times is how uneven and scattered the narrative gets, particularly in the first half. It moves at a leisurely pace, flitting between the two settings and often indulging a bit too much in the characters’ frivolities. The humour seems forced, and the romance a little rushed. Yet, the moment the action kicks in, the film gets back on track.

Movie Review

Kantara: Chapter 1
3/5
Tracing the origins of the daivas and guliga in Kantara, the Rishab Shetty film focusses on the standoff between the village and a neighbouring kingdom centuries ago.
Cast
Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah
Verdict
Kantara Chapter 1 relies upon its visuals, cinematography, and splendid scale to patch over the roughness in the narrative. Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth’s performances help too.
Rishab Shetty balances the folk traditions that have inspired the film with modern sensibilities better this time around. Chapter 1 gives its women more agency than the first film ever did. But even this one can’t resist the knight-in-shining-armour trope. However strong the woman is, a man must rescue her in the end. Rishab Shetty’s writing seems to allow women to have power and independence only when they rebel or antagonise. Otherwise, it is reduced to tokenism. However, still props to the writer-director for giving a female character more prominence this time around, and even giving her some of the most powerful moments in the film.
But the real clincher for the film is the visuals. The VFX work is quite splendid for a film of this budget. The CGI tiger and monkeys, in particular, have been rendered beautifully. But it’s the film’s play with fire and the depiction of the guliga and daivas that steal the show. The powerful climax is elevated by Rishab Shetty’s performance, but the VFX plays an important role there. What is also noteworthy is the cinematography. Much of the film is shot at night, but Kantara: Chapter 1 thankfully discards the newfound penchant for too much darkness on screen.
The performances
I expected Rishab to shine again on screen, and he does. In scenes where he transforms into the guliga, he is a man possessed and delivers a breathtaking, captivating performance yet again. But for me, the other star was Rukmini Vasanth. The second half of the film allows her to take on a central role in the narrative, showing shades that films in this genre seldom allow female stars to. And the actor excels. Gulshan Devaiah has been wasted in the first half, but he briefly gets to show his true mettle after the interval.

Rukmini Vasanth in a still from Kantara: Chapter 1.
Chapter 1 a critique of consumerism as it is a commentary on greed and maintaining the ecological balance, all themes that were present in the first Kantara too. Here, they have been presented with a medieval lens, though. And Rishab Shetty does well as these are the only moments in the film that have some nuance and subtlety. But the visuals and performances, coupled with the splendid presentation of folkore, is enough to patch the holes left by the roughness in the narrative. This makes Kantara: Chapter 1 one of the most visually stunning and watchable Indian films in recent times.

October 2, 2025 0 comments

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They Call Him OG: Pawan Kalyan’s Filmmakers Add Neha Shetty Special Song

by jummy84 October 1, 2025

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When Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG was released in theaters on September 25, one thing caught fans by surprise! Neha Shetty’s sizzling number was missing from the action entertainer. Neither the filmmakers nor the actress officially spoke about the song, but it was widely reported about the development when the number was shot. The actress too shared photos from the sets back but never mentioned that the pictures were from an OG song. And recently, at the film’s success press conference, when director Sujeeth was asked why the song was missing from the film, he replied, “Did we ever say that we shot such a song.”
Also Read: OG Box Office Collections: Pawan Kalyan’s Film Inch Closer to Rs 150 Crore Mark
Neha Shetty’s special song ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ has been added to Pawan Kalyan’s OG in theaters from Tuesday evening
Also Read:Neha Shetty song new addition to OG
After a significant hike in the ticket prices of They Call Him OG, from Tuesday, the prices have come back to a normal. And with Dasara festival on, in a move to boost the footfalls at the theatres, the makers have finally decided to add Neha Shetty’s sizzling song ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ to the film. The makers have made the announcement on their social media page stating that the song will be added in theatres from Tuesday evening shows. It’s a club song that was shot by Neha Shetty in Thailand. According to sources, the song will further give a high to fans and audiences and elevate the narrative.
Pawan Kalyan in a still from They Call Him OG
Special song appears during pre-climax
The filmmakers felt that the special song would affect the flow of the narrative and hence dropped it from the final cut. But it was an afterthought to bring it back. The special song features Neha Shetty sizzling in a peppy track, which will reportedly appear at the pre-climax part of the film. Although the actress doesn’t share screen space with Pawan Kalyan, fans find the song appealing enough for theatrical attraction.

October 1, 2025 0 comments

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Kantara Chapter 1 box office prediction: Rishab Shetty film may beat Saiyaara and Chhaava, but no match for OG, Coolie

by jummy84 October 1, 2025

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The much-awaited prequel to Kantara is releasing in theatres this Dussehra (2 October). The festive release is not just one of the most high-profile Kannada films of all time, but also among the biggest festive releases pan-India this year. Early advance booking trends indicate a solid opening for the film, but also show that its pan-India aspirations may have been a little too lofty.

Kantara Chapter 1 box office prediction: Rishab Shetty plays the lead in and directs the film, a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara.

Kantara Chapter 1 advance bookings

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, which made over ₹400 crore at the box office. The upcoming film’s advance booking has crossed ₹12 crore gross for the opening day by 11 AM on the eve of its release. This figure is for all languages, and the number is dominated by the Kannada version, which alone accounts for ₹7.50 crore. The Hindi version is steadily rising with ₹2 crore advance booking gross so far.

Kantara Chapter 1 box office prediction

The original Kantara was a true pan-India hit, having earned ₹162 crore net in Kannada, ₹84 crore in Hindi, and ₹63 crore in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. This was despite the fact that its release was staggered. It was originally released only in Kannada, and the dubbed versions arrived only two weeks later. This time, the film is releasing in all five languages on one day, which will ensure a bigger opening. According to trade pundits, Kantara Chapter 1 is looking at a ₹30+ crore net opening in India. More liberal estimates put the number at even ₹40 crore.

This may include ₹15-17 crore from the Hindi version alone, a sizable number, but still less than what was initially expected. A week back, trade pundits were hoping for a ₹25-crore opening from Kantara Chapter 1 in Hindi alone. But those estimates have been lowered now.

Even then, a ₹35-40 crore opening for Kantara Chapter 1 would mean it will outdo every Bollywood release of the year, including Saiyaara ( ₹22 crore), Sikandar ( ₹26 crore), and Chhaava ( ₹31 crore). However, it is no match for some of the biggest pan-India releases of the year, such as Pawan Kalyan’s OG ( ₹84 crore) and Rajinikanth’s Coolie ( ₹65 crore).

All about Kantara Chapter 1

Kantara Chapter 1 stars Rishab Shetty in a tale set centuries before the events of the first Kantara. The film explores the birth of the mysteries depicted in the first film. It also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. The film releases across India on 2 October.

October 1, 2025 0 comments

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Rishab Shetty recalls working as office boy, producer’s driver in Mumbai: ‘Kabhi socha nahi tha yahan tak aaunga’

by jummy84 September 30, 2025

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Updated on: Sept 30, 2025 08:12 am IST

Rishab Shetty, known for Kantara, reflected on his journey from driver to director during a press meet for Kantara Chapter 1, emphasising gratitude for success.

Kannada star Rishab Shetty gained nationwide recognition with his 2022 film Kantara, and is now all set to entertain audiences with his upcoming pan-India project, Kantara Chapter 1. However, his journey to success was not without obstacles. Recently, the makers held a press meet in Mumbai, attended by the film’s cast. During the event, Rishab recalled how he once worked as a driver in Mumbai before becoming a director.

Rishab Shetty recalls working as an office boy.

When Rishab Shetty used to work as a driver

Rishab expressed gratitude for the love he has received over the years for his films and said, “Mumbai is very special for me because in 2008, Andheri West mein ek production house ka office boy tha main, ek producer ka driver tha. Toh hum soch sakte, cinema kya kar sakta hai. Ek film karke itna reputation, love, blessing mila, aisa socha bhi nahi tha. Us cinema production house ki road par vada pav khate waqt kabhi soch bhi nahi sakta tha ki yahan tak aaunga. Bohot bohot abhaari hoon main (I used to be an office boy at a production house in Andheri West and a producer’s driver. So you can imagine what cinema can do. I never even thought that making one film would bring me so much reputation, love, and blessings. While eating vada pav on the road near that production house, I could never have imagined I would come this far. I am extremely grateful).”

Recently, the makers of Kantara Chapter 1 had planned a pre-release event in Chennai. However, following the tragic stampede during Tamil actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, the event was cancelled. The film’s production house, Hombale Films, issued an official statement, “In view of the recent unfortunate incident, we have decided to cancel our Kantara: Chapter 1 promotional event scheduled in Chennai tomorrow. We believe this is a time for reflection and solidarity with those affected. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families impacted. We are grateful for your understanding and support, and we look forward to meeting our audience in Tamil Nadu at a more appropriate time.”

About Kantara Chapter 1

Directed by Rishab Shetty, the film is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara. The story delves deeper into the origins of the mythological tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Alongside Rishab in the lead role, the film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. It is scheduled for release in cinemas on 2 October, where it will clash with Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

September 30, 2025 0 comments

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Rishab Shetty Cancels Kantara Chapter 1 Event In Chennai Out Of Respect For Stampede Victims | Glamsham.com

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

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Actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty’s much-anticipated film Kantara Chapter 1 is gearing up for its release on 2 October. However, a promotional event scheduled for 30 September in Chennai has been cancelled in light of a devastating tragedy in Tamil Nadu. The decision comes after a deadly stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur, which claimed at least 41 lives.

The makers of Kantara Chapter 1, Hombale Films, shared an official statement on Instagram, expressing their grief and solidarity with the affected families. “In view of the recent unfortunate incident, we have decided to cancel our Kantara Chapter 1 promotional event scheduled in Chennai tomorrow. We believe this is a time for reflection and solidarity with those affected. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families impacted,” the statement read.

The caption added, “Due to the recent unfortunate incident, we are cancelling the #KantaraChapter1 promotional event in Chennai tomorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to meeting our audience in Tamil Nadu at a more appropriate time.”

The stampede occurred during Vijay’s political rally, where an overwhelming crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor-turned-politician. As people surged towards the barricades, chaos broke out, resulting in the deadly stampede. Vijay has expressed deep sorrow and announced financial aid of ₹20 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹2 lakh each for the injured.

Also Read: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1: The journey from an office boy to a superstar

Kantara Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. It explores the origins of the mythological traditions introduced in the original. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah and will clash at the box office with Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

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Kantara Chapter 1 advance booking touches ₹5 crore three days before release; Rishab Shetty film outpaces OG, War 2, KGF

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

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₹5 crore three days before release; Rishab Shetty film outpaces OG, War 2, KGF”>

₹5 crore three days before release; Rishab Shetty film outpaces OG, War 2, KGF”>
Updated on: Sept 29, 2025 04:29 pm IST
Kantara Chapter 1 advance booking is going at a breakneck pace, indicating a bumper opening for the Rishab Shetty-starrer prequel.
Rishab Shetty’s heavily anticipated film, Kantara Chapter 1, is releasing in theatres this Thursday (October 2) on the occasion of Dussehra. The film is a prequel to Kantara, the 2021 blockbuster, and hence, carries a lot of buzz. The original film was a huge hit not just in Karnataka, but in north India as well. And the prequel seems to be going even bigger.

Rishab Shetty plays the lead in and directs Kantara Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara.
Kantara Chapter 1 advance booking
The advance booking for Kantara Chapter 1 opened on Sunday, four days before the film’s release. In a little over 24 hours, the pre-sales for day 1 have touched ₹5.7 crore gross, selling 1.7 lakh tickets already. This breakneck pace of ticket sales has already ensured that Kantara Chapter 1 will have a bigger opening than Kantara, which opened at just ₹2 crore in India back in 2022.
It’s still three days to go for the release of Kantara: Chapter 1, and the film is already outpacing the advance booking collections of recent big releases like Pawan Kalyan’s OG and Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2. Neither of these films had touched ₹5 crore in advance bookings three days before the release. Kantara: Chapter 1 is also outperforming Yash’s KGF: Chapter 1 in pre-sales. The 2019 film was the highest-grossing Kannada film for three years, and the first from the language to cross ₹250 crore worldwide gross.
Kantara Chapter 1 should look to not just surpass but comfortably beat the ₹400-crore gross of the first Kantara, given its hype and scale. And it has taken a good start in that direction with healthy advance bookings. So far, the bulk of the sales have been in Kannada, but as more screens open up in the Hindi belt over Monday and Tuesday, the numbers should pick up. As of now, Kantara Chapter 1 has earned ₹36 lakh in advance bookings in Hindi, and just over ₹5 lakh in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam combined. The rest of the collections have come in the original Kannada version.
All about Kantara Chapter 1
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 explores the origins of the mythology and story told in Kantara. Set ten centuries before the original film, Chapter 1 stars Rishab Shetty, but in a different role this time. Joining him in the cast are Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. The film releases across India on 2 October.

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