Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Rukmini Vasanth Reflects on 'Kantara: Chapter 1' Role and Collaboration
Rukmini Vasanth, who plays Princess Kanakavathi in the new movie 'Kantara: Chapter 1', shared her experience on the film.
She explained how director Rishab Shetty cleverly tricked her into coming for an audition by pretending to be someone else!
To play a warrior princess from long ago, Rukmini had to learn new skills like horse riding and sword fighting.
The movie was filmed in real, hard-to-reach places, making the whole team work together like a family to get to the shooting spots.
Rukmini found working with Rishab Shetty, who was also the main actor and director, very inspiring because he guided everyone with confidence.
She also spoke about how other movies she did before helped her feel more confident as an actress.
Rukmini chooses her projects based on a good story and interesting characters that challenge her to learn new things.
Rukmini Vasanth plays the warrior princess Kanakavathi in the recently released 'Kantara: Chapter 1'.
She had to undergo rigorous training in horse riding and sword fighting for her role.
Filming involved challenging treks to real, remote locations with the entire crew.
Vasanth praised director and lead actor Rishab Shetty for his guidance and leadership on set.
She emphasized that story and character are primary factors in her project selection.
- Who
- Rukmini Vasanth, Rishab Shetty
- What
- Rukmini Vasanth discusses her experience playing Princess Kanakavathi in 'Kantara: Chapter 1', highlighting her preparation and collaboration with director/actor Rishab Shetty.
- When
- In an interview reflecting on the film 'Kantara: Chapter 1'.
- Where
- Discussed in the context of the film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' and her career.
- Why
- To share insights into her acting process, preparation for a challenging role, and her working relationship with Rishab Shetty.
- Actress
- Rukmini Vasanth
- Film
- Kantara: Chapter 1
- Role
- Warrior Princess Kanakavathi
- Director/Lead Actor
- Rishab Shetty
- Skills Learned
- Horse riding, sword fighting, action choreography
- Filming Locations
- Real, often remote locations requiring trekking
Sources
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 29: Rishab Shetty’s movie continues its historic run
‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ OTT release: Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam out; here’s how to watch in Hindi