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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has filed a petition with the Karnataka High Court, seeking to quash a criminal case against him concerning his recent remarks and imitation of the daiva portrayal from the film Kantara. The case has drawn attention after Singh's comments were referred to as controversial, which led to legal action against him. The petition was submitted to the court in Bengaluru and is being considered by a bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna. Singh's legal team argued in cour ...Read More >
Justice M. Nagaprasanna raised concerns over 'preferential treatments' for celebrities, questioning the grounds for an expedited hearing The Karnataka High Court on Monday refused expedited hearing of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh's petition seeking abrogation of a criminal case filed against him in connection with comments and mimicry related to the daiva depiction in the 2025 film Kantara: Chapter 1. The actor's lawyers requested the bench to hear the case urgently. However, Justice M. Nagap ...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 el ...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 Kantar ...Read More >
After the IFFI moment, actor-director Rishab Shetty speaks on the sanctity of the DaivaIn what can be seen as his first response to Ranveer Singh mim icking the Daiva at IFFI Goa, Kantara actor-director Rishab Shet ty addressed the issue while speaking at The Behindwoods Gold Medal ceremony in Chennai. Without naming Ranveer directly, Rishab reflected on the risks of reducing deeply rooted cultural and spiritual traditions to performative pop culture. Making a film like Kantara involves a certai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian box office in 2025 saw tough competition, but a few films attracted large audiences to theatres. Although no film reached the Rs 1,000 crore mark, positive word of mouth allowed several releases to earn impressive amounts. The year featured a variety of top films, including action spectacles, fantasy dramas, romantic stories, and historical narratives. Here's a closer look at the highest-grossing films of 2025 and how Dhurandhar made a significant late impact on the charts. ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Rishab Shetty's magnum opus Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 continues its dream run at the box office, grossing over ₹800 crore worldwide within just 25 days of release. The sequel to the 2022 cultural phenomenon Kantara has now emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Chhaava's lifetime collection. According to early trade estimates, the film collected approximately ₹10 crore on Day 25, taking its India total to ₹589 crore across all languages. The film's strong ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): After a successful theatrical run, Rishab Shetty-starrer 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is all set to be released on OTT. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will be out on Prime Video in Kannada, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions, on October 31, 2025. Also Read | 'Mastiii 4': Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani Return with Chaos, Comedy and Madness; New Poster Promises a Rollercoaster of Fun! (View Pic). Excited about the ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been creating waves at the box office since its theatrical release. After a successful run in cinemas, the highly anticipated mythological action thriller is now set for its OTT debut on Prime Video. Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to make history at the box office, surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava. According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, it has emerge ...Read More >
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 ...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 ...Read More >
Actor Dhruv Vikram addressed questions about why Tamil cinema frequently explores themes of casteism at an event in Hyderabad. The discussion arose ahead of the Telugu release of 'Bison Kaalamaadan', set for October 24, following the Tamil version's release on October 17. Dhruv highlighted that filmmakers often draw from personal experiences and choose to spotlight ongoing social issues through their work. When asked why Tamil cinema's focus on films on casteism compared to other industries, Dh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rishab Shetty, who is currently enjoying the success of his recently released film Kantara Chapter 1, visited the sacred Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram to seek divine blessings. Draped in a traditional red kurta, Shetty was seen performing rituals at the ancient shrine, marking a spiritual pause amid the overwhelming response to the film's release. The visit comes just weeks after Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 cult hit Kantara, hit theatres to massive acclai ...Read More >
Actor and filmmaker Rishabh Shetty joined Amitabh Bachchan on the hot seat during the Juniors Week episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17'. The conversation quickly took a personal turn as Rishabh reflected on his childhood and journey in the film industry. His modest approach made an impression on both the host and audience, highlighting sincerity and resilience. Rishabh candidly admitted, "I was a below-average student. I failed in 5th standard." He described a memorable encounter with supersta ...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. 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 seek the blessings of Lord Shiva."' ...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 ...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 >
New Delhi: Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 is unstoppable at the Box Office. The epic tale has created a storm in theatres worldwide since its release. Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the previous blockbuster Kantara (2022). The makers today announced that Kantara: Chapter 1 has roared past Rs 717.50 crore globally, continuing to dominate theatres across the world and now the film is looking like to register a very strong and promising pre Diwali weekend. ALSO READ: Rishab Shetty Celebrate ...Read More >
Mumbai: Trolls have often targeted actress Rashmika Mandanna for looking down upon Kannada film industry after finding work in Telugu and Hindi film industry. Now, rumours claim that Rashmika has been banned by the Kannada producers. Breaking her silence on ban rumours, Rashmika, who is currently promoting her upcoming film 'Thamma', smiled and said, "So far, I have not been banned. So, yeah..." When asked if she has seen Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1', the actress said, she saw the fil ...Read More >
New Delhi: 'Kantara: Chapter 1' actors Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan. A while ago, CM Rekha Gupta took to Instagram and shared pictures from her meeting with 'Kantara' team. "Met Rishab Shetty, actor and director of Kantara Chapter 1 and his team at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan today. The film beautifully reflects India's spiritual depth and cultural richness, bringing alive the essence ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. Also Read | Comedian Samay Raina's 'Sugar Daddy' Joke Tagging Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal Sparks Online Buzz; Dhanashree Verma's Indirect Reaction Goes Viral (View Post ...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 w ...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 poste ...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 f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is set to return to the big screen after nearly three years, with the film Kantara Chapter 1. Serving as a prequel to the 2022 surprise blockbuster Kantara, the film is scheduled to release on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. The original Kantara earned over Rs 400 crore at the box office against a reported budget of Rs 16 crore. Its unexpected success has set high expectations for the prequel, and early indications suggest that Kantara Chapter ...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 perf ...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 Ap ...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 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): 'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty, who is now gearing up for the release of 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' opened up about his efforts to improve his Hindi while interacting with the Mumbai media. The actor, speaking to the media on Monday, shared that he wanted to connect better with audiences across India. He also discussed how he balances his pride in Kannada with his interest in learning other languages. Rishabh added that learning and speaking a new lang ...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 Wild ...Read More >
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