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Hyderabad: With Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty pulled off a dual feat -- taking on a dual role in front of the camera while donning the hats of director, actor, and co-writer behind the scenes. In the latest blockbuster from Hombale Films, Rishab played the young and energetic Berme and also stunned audiences with his transformation into the enigmatic Mayakara. Team Kantara has now dropped the Making of Mayakara video on their social media handles. The nearly two-minute video offers viewers a peek into the hard work and dedication that went into Rishab's transformation as Mayakara. It opens with Rishab arriving for makeup and prosthetics at 3 AM. Through day and time-lapse visuals, we see that the actor endured nearly six hours of makeup and prosthetic application to truly get under the skin of Mayakara. From the wrinkled skin and aged-yet-fiery eyes to the graying hair, the team Kantara is seen working tirelessly in behind-the-scenes video as Rishab patiently waits to have a final look in the mirror before heading to the set. The Making of Mayakara video showcases the intricate detailing that went into bringing this mystical character to life on screen. For the unversed, Suresh Kumar is at the helm of the makeup team for Kantara Chapter 1.
New Delhi: One of the most talked about upcoming mythological epics - Mahavatar Narsimha is turning out to be a one-of-a-kind cinematic spectacle, promising grandeur, stunning visuals, and compelling storytelling. Recently, the makers took things a notch higher with the extraordinary announcement of The Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. The makers have now released a new Prahlad Maharaj promo from Mahavatar Narsimha, offering a glimpse into the enthralling narrative the film is set to unfold. Sharing the promo on their social media, the makers wrote - "Born a prince, remembered as a saint. Prahl ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...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 >
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 >
Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan criticized TVK chief Vijay for not personally visiting families affected by the Karur stampede, suggesting he is "afraid to come out." This follows TVK members connecting Vijay to victims via video call. Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan questioned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for not visiting the houses of families affected in the Karur stampede, saying that the actor-turned politician is "afraid to come out". Duraimurugan's statement follows the v ...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 >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): The promotional event for Rishab Shetty's film 'Kantara: Chapter 1', scheduled in Chennai on September 30, has been cancelled due to the Karur stampede. On Monday, production banner Hombale Films shared this update via a statement on their Instagram handle. "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 ...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 >
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 >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed the state government's order capping ticket prices at cinema halls and multiplexes at Rs 200. Justice Ravi Hosamani passed an interim order on petitions filed by Multiplex Association of India and a few producers including Hombale Films, whose big budget film 'Kantara Chapter 1' is set for October 2 release, challenging the state government's September 12 order. The petitioners had challenged the government order contending that the proviso to Rule 55 (6) is ultra vires the Karnataka Cinemas Regulation Act and violates Articles 14 (right ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) Actor Varun Dhawan says the box office clash between his upcoming film "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" and "Kantara: Chapter 1" was unavoidable and he is confident that both the films are different and will do "big business". Both "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" and "Kantara: Chapter 1" are releasing on October 2. Varun stars in Shashank Khaitan film alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf in the main cast. "Sunny..." was initially slated to release in April but it was pushed to a later date due to the ill health of Khaitan, who is known for his romanti ...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 >
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 >
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, has died in Chennai at the age of 77. He ventured into Tamil cinema in the 1970s, aiming to rival MGR, but his acting career didn't flourish. After a period of strained relations and a move to AIADMK, he reconciled with his father in 2009. MK Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, passed away in Chennai on Friday, reported TOI. He was 77. Muthu, who entered Tamil cine ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): The promotional event for Rishab Shetty's film 'Kantara: Chapter 1', scheduled in Chennai on September 30, has been cancelled due to the Karur stampede. On Monday, production banner Hombale Films shared this update via a statement on their Instagram handle. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Was Awez Darbar's Dramatic EVICTION From Salman Khan's Show Planned? Viral Claim Reveals His Family Paid Voluntary Exit Fee Amid Ex-Girlfriend Shubhi Joshi's Wildcard Entry Rumours. "In view of the recent unfortunate incident, we have decided to cancel our Kant ...Read More >
"Na kha payegi, na chal payegi... isse toh bhala isko zeher de do." Those were the cruel words neighbours and relatives hurled at Payal Nag's family in Balangir, Odisha, after she lost all four limbs to electrocution as a child in 2015. On Saturday evening in Bangkok, the same girl - now 18 - stood 'tall' on the global stage, winning double gold at the World Archery Para Series in a journey that has turned pain into purpose and silence into a statement. Payal stunned India's most decorated para archer, world No. 1 Sheetal Devi, 139-136 in the compound women's final and also partnered her to w ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has come on board for Rishab Shetty's much-awaited film, 'Kantara Chapter 1.' Taking to his Instagram handle, Diljit shared a video, capturing his meeting with Shetty, further showing him engaging in the recording for the yet-to-be-announced track. The video opens to show Diljit entering the room in a playful manner, further embracing Rishab Shetty with much warmth. As Shetty described himself as a "huge fan" of Diljit, the singer was seen expressing his own fanboy moment. https://www.instagram.com/p/DOgHRIujJ2z/ ...Read More >