Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Rishab Shetty Reflects on Kantara Chapter 1 Journey
Rishab Shetty talked about making the movie Kantara Chapter 1.
The movie is a prequel, which means its story happens before the earlier Kantara film.
He said it was difficult because many people already loved the first movie.
He wanted to explore the story’s beginnings and stay connected to its land and culture.
Shetty thanked everyone who helped make the film.
He remembered how audiences reacted with silence, applause and excitement.
The Kantara story began five years ago and now includes two films.
Shetty said he is thankful for the audience’s support and hopes it continues.
Rishab Shetty reflected on making Kantara Chapter 1 as the film completed one year since its global theatrical release.
He described creating a prequel to the widely loved Kantara as both a major responsibility and a privilege.
Shetty said the film aimed to explore the franchise’s roots, culture, people and the soul of the land.
He thanked the team that supported the production and recalled the audience’s silence, applause and affection after release.
The filmmaker expressed gratitude for five years of the Kantara journey and hoped audiences would continue supporting future efforts.
- Who
- Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty, along with the team behind Kantara Chapter 1.
- What
- Shetty reflected on making the film, its prequel storyline, the production team and the audience response.
- When
- The reflection came as Kantara Chapter 1 completed one year after its global theatrical release; the broader franchise began five years earlier.
- Where
- The film reached audiences globally; the article was datelined Bangalore.
- Why
- Shetty wanted to acknowledge the challenges and responsibility of expanding Kantara’s world while thanking the team and audience.
- Film
- Kantara Chapter 1
- Format
- Prequel to Kantara
- Milestone
- Completed one year after its global theatrical release
- Franchise span
- The Kantara journey began five years ago and now includes two stories
- Central themes
- Roots, culture, people and the soul of the land
- Filmmaker’s message
- Gratitude to the team and audiences, alongside hope for continued support