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Hyderabad: Rishab Shetty, the actor-director of the well-received Kantara franchise, celebrated his 41st birthday with the release of a brand new poster for Kantara: Chapter 1. The poster was shared on social media on Monday and showed Shetty in a fierce, godly form that got everyone excited about the movie's theatrical release.The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2025. Fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) couldn't contain their excitement. One fan wrote: "No postponed, it is coming on October 2nd", while another praised, "The roar of the wild and the depth of folklore promise another cinematic phenomenon." Some hoped for more: "Expected at least a tiny glimpse video today... but it's okay, the poster speaks volumes too." Others shared birthday wishes: "Happy Birthday Rishabh avare" and "Happy birthday @shetty_rishab sir, waiting for this one."
Hyderabad: A tragic incident struck the sets of Arya and Pa. Ranjith's upcoming film when senior stunt performer SM Raju lost his life during a high-risk car toppling stunt on Sunday, July 13. The accident occurred during the shooting of what is widely believed to be the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 Tamil sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai. SM Raju, who is a member of the Kollywood stunt community, has worked on hundreds of Tamil blockbusters over the years and was renowned for his fearlessness in completing precarious stunts. This unfortunate event has left the film fraternity in sh ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi heartthrob Diljit Dosanjh has been constantly expanding his horizons. He recently joined forces with Sandalwood sensation Rishabh Shetty for his much-awaited prequel "Kantara: Chapter 1". Diljit and Rishabh shared a joint post where the two were seen greeting each other with affection before moving on to a fruitful musical session. These two also indulged in a fun chat after wrapping up their work for the day. The project marks Diljit's primary association with Rishabh. The 'Jatt & Juliet' actor has recorded a special song for "Kantara: Chapter 1". The ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Rishab Shetty's highly awaited prequel, 'Kantara Chapter 2', has finally arrived in theatres, and fans can't keep calm. With a pan-India release, the film has once again taken the audience back to the theatres, with first reactions already flooding social media platforms. Amid the craze, fans in large numbers also lined up at theatres in Bengaluru, reflecting the craze for the film. In visuals from Bengaluru, a cinema hall could be seen decked up with flowers, decorations, and posters of 'Kantara Chapter 1'. A long cut-out of Shetty's character was also installed, completely cove ...Read More >
Meet Venkata Datta, Hyderabad techie, who is set to marry badminton star PV Sindhu The KYC Bubble: How digital ID's could trigger a global collapse 5 reasons why Allu Arjun will become biggest pan-India star with Pushpa 2: The Rule This is world's weirdest hotel where guests stay to get insulted, pay Rs 20000 room rent, it is located in... Vikrant Massey breaks silence on his 'retirement' announcement, says his post was misread: 'I'm not...' After breakup with Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora does 'Nain Matakka' with another actor, netizens react Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala wedding: Allu ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The countdown for one of the highly anticipated Indian movies of the year, Kantara Chapter 1, has started. There is only one day left for the movie to hit the screens, and the anticipation among fans has reached fever pitch. Director-actor Rishab Shetty and the Hombale Films crew are busy with high promotions, and fans can't wait to decode the story that promises to take them back to the era of the Kadamba dynasty. As the buzz grows, writer-actor Anirudh Mahesh, who co-wrote the film alongside Rishab Shetty and actor Shaneel Gautham, had a conversation with ETV Bharat's Ravikumar M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The makers of Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' have released a poster of the movie on the occasion of the actor's 42nd birthday. Taking to their Instagram handle, Hombale Films (the official production banner of the film) shared a poster featuring Rishab Shetty, who is seen holding a battle axe in one hand and a shield in the other. Shetty has donned tribal warrior gear in the poster, hinting at the breathtaking visuals in the movie. While sharing the poster, Hombale wrote, 'Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes. ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
At the Hyderabad pre-release event of Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty found himself at the centre of a language row. The actor-director, who has been aggressively promoting the much-awaited prequel releasing on October 2, delivered his entire speech in Kannada -- and Telugu fans were not impressed. Clips from the event went viral on social media, with netizens questioning why Rishab, while keen on the Telugu box office, didn't speak even a single word in Telugu. "They want Telugu audiences but won't speak Telugu," fumed one comment that captured the general mood. What stung fans further wa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh who is expanding his prowess across the globe, is now consolidating his stardom down south. His new track 'Rebel' from the upcoming Kannada movie 'Kantara: Chapter 1' was unveiled on Wednesday. The song crooned by Diljit Dosanjh is impactful and intriguing in every element. Bringing the massive and thrilling world of Kantara to the audience, the song also features Diljit. While his vocals create magic, his presence in the song perfectly amps up the entire vibe. The track further elevates the excitement for the film's release. Ta ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rishab Shetty highly awaited prequel, Kantara Chapter 2 has finally arrived in theatres and fans cant keep calm. With a pan-India release, the film has once again taken the audience back to the theatres, with first reactions already flooding social media platforms. Amid the craze, fans in large numbers also lined up at theatres in Bengaluru, reflecting the craze for the film. In visuals from Bengaluru, a cinema hall could be seen decked up with flowers, decorations and posters of Kantara Chapter 1. A long cut-out of Shetty character was also i ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15, ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): Actor-director Rishab Shetty, who is basking in the success of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', visited Varanasi on Friday and attended the Ganga aarti there. He also performed puja at the ghat. Also Read | Bigg Boss 19: Amaal Mallik Says Nobody Would Cast Farrhana Bhatt Even in a 'C-Grade Movie', Calls Her Mother 'B-Grade'. On paying a sacred visit to Varanasi, Rishab told ANI, "This is my second visit here. The first time, I came with my family. When we began working on Kantara, we had made a promise to ourselves that we would come here one day to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Diwali release Thamma continues to cast a spell at the box office. The fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, the film hit theatres on October 21 and has now crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India. According to trade portal Sacnilk, Thamma earned an estimated Rs 3.25 crore (net) on Thursday, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 108.25 crore. The film opened to a strong Rs 24 crore on its first day, raking in Rs 55.6 crore over the opening weekend and Rs 95.6 crore by the end of its first week. Also Read | Thamma Bo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): National award-winning actor, Rishab Shetty, is all set to star in one of the most ambitious historical dramas in recent years, titled 'The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.' The film, a grand retelling of the life of one of India's greatest warrior kings, will showcase the legendary rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a revered figure who reshaped Indian history and fought to protect his kingdom from Mughal invaders. The movie promises to be a visual spectacle, featuring groundbreaking action sequences, stunning VFX, and a powerfu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, is all set to release on October 2. Directed and acted by Rishab Shetty, the film has been in the making for more than two years. The trailer, visuals, and scale of the movie have created huge hype. Advance bookings are already strong, crossing Rs. 4.2 crore in India, which is more than double the first film's opening day numbers. Recently, the team held a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad with Jr. NTR as the chief guest. The celebrations in Hyderabad, however, took an unexpected turn. Rishab Shetty spoke only in K ...Read More >
Rishab Shetty has recently indirectly addressed the ongoing Daiva mimicry controversy linked to Kantara Chapter 1, making a heartfelt appeal for sensitivity and respect. His comments come following actor Ranveer Singh issued an apology after a video related to Daiva's performance sparked criticism online. Risabh Shetty was recently spotted at a public event in Chennai, where he expressed discomfort over people imitating or mocking elements linked to Daiva worship. He explained that the Daiva ele ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director and actor Rishab Shetty's eagerly awaited Kannada language pan-India film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' have now chosen to cancel the pre-release event of the film that was to be held in Chennai on Tuesday. The decision to cancel the event comes in the wake of the terrible stampede that took place at Karur that resulted in the loss of 41 lives. Hombale Films, the production house that is producing the film, took to its X timeline to announce its decision. It wrote, "Due to the recent unfortunate incident, we are cancelling the #KantaraChapter1 p ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 succ ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Excitement filled the air at Sandhya Theatre on the night of December 4 as eager fans flocked to watch the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The atmosphere outside the theatre was electric, with fans waiting eagerly in long queues, all ready to witness the action-packed sequel. Speaking to ANI, one excited fan, after watching the film, shared his thoughts, saying, "The climax was awesome!" The premiere event, held on Wednesday also turned into a grand celebration as actor Allu Arjun, along with co-star Rashmika Mandanna, graced the occasion, adding to the buzz surrounding ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh took to his Instagram handle and shared a video in which he shared glimpse of his recording session. Diljit Dosanjh is one of the most demanded actor cum singer. He has recently added another feather to his cap as he lent his voice for the much-awaited Kantara: Chapter 1. Diljit took to social media to share his excitement about being part of the film's musical journey. He also called Rishab Shetty his 'big brother'. Taking to his Instagram handle, Diljit Dosanjh shared a video w ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rishab Shetty's highly awaited prequel, 'Kantara Chapter 2' has finally arrived in theatres and fans can't keep calm. With a pan-India release, the film has once again taken the audience back to the theatres, with first reactions already flooding social media platforms. Amid the craze, fans in large numbers also lined up at theatres in Bengaluru, reflecting the craze for the film. In visuals from Bengaluru, a cinema hall could be seen decked up with flowers, decorations and posters of 'Kantara Chapter 1'. A long cut-out of Shetty's character w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Rajinikanth's much-awaited Coolie has finally hit theatres. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film brings together a stellar cast including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Pooja Hegde. Released just ahead of Independence Day, Coolie comes as Rajinikanth marks 50 glorious years in cinema. On social media platform X, the reactions have been pouring in since the early morning shows. Many fans are hailing the first half as vintage Rajinikanth magic. One excited fan posted, "#coolie first half report - It's a pretty good first half with vintage Thalaiver sc ...Read More >
Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is slated for a release on October 2. Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is facing a setback in Kerala as the Film Exhibitors Union of Kerala (FEUOK) has decided not to screen the film. This decision stems from a dispute over the profit-sharing agreement between the film's distributors and the exhibitors. The controversy arose when the distributors, Prithviraj Productions headed by actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, demanded a 55 per c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ranveer Singh's mimicry of the Daivas from the Kantara movie starring Rishab Shetty at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, courted massive controversy. While Ranveer shared an apology on social media after a few days, the lead star of Kantara and filmmaker Rishab Shetty has first time reacted to the incident. At an event by Behindwoods in Chennai, Rishab Shetty without naming Ranveer spoke on the stage about how there's always a risk when making a film like Kantara, and how people then try to mimic it. He added, "That makes me uncomfortable. While much of the fi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 : The first look of Aamir Khan from the upcoming film starring superstar Rajinikanth, 'Coolie,' has finally been unveiled, leaving fans excited to see the actor in a bold avatar as 'Dahaa.' The poster was shared by the makers on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, and it quickly became a hot topic online. In the black-and-white poster, Aamir can be seen in side profile, wearing round glasses and a black vest while smoking a pipe. The actor's rugged and intense look is very different from his recent roles, which has added to the excitem ...Read More >
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao's horror-comedy Stree is all set to expand its universe in an exciting new way, with an animated series that will serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated Stree 3. During the Thamma trailer launch in Mumbai, the actor announced the news to her fans. Shraddha shared, "Your favourite Stree is returning, but with an animated series which will release in theatres. It will end with a scene from Stree 3, showing the audience what really happened in Stree's universe. ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) Marking the birthday of celebrated South Indian actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty, the makers of "Kantara: Chapter 1", the prequel to the 2022 cult phenomenon, unveiled a riveting new poster that has set the internet abuzz. The original film emerged as a sleeper hit. Now, the spotlight turns to Chapter 1, a film that promises to deepen the universe that captivated audiences worldwide. The poster of Rishab Shetty's unseen powerful avatar has already sparked discussion among the audience. As part of its cinematic ambition, "Kantara: Chapter 1", features an epic war sequence, c ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aside from being a Sandalwood heartthrob, Rishab Shetty is also a perfect family man. For the 'Kantara' actor, Diwali 2025 was all about creating 'a lifetime of memories' with his loved ones. Rishab took to social media and dropped a couple of festive photos with his better half, Pragathi Rishab Shetty, son Ranvit Shetty, and daughter Raadya Shetty. All four of them were seen looking Diwali-ready in stunning ethnic attire. Posting pics from the Diwali celebration on his Instagram, Rishab penned, "A festival of lights, a lifetime of memories.. Grateful for famil ...Read More >