‘It isn’t simple to make Kantara Chapter 1’: Jr NTR praises Rishab Shetty, says the movie wouldn’t be made with out him


Up to date on: Sept 28, 2025 09:19 pm IST

The prequel to Kantara, starring and directed by Rishab Shetty, is ready for a grand launch on 2 October.

Kantara Chapter 1 is without doubt one of the most anticipated movies of the yr. Expectations are excessive from the prequel to Kantara, which turned an enormous hit and fetched Rishab Shetty the Nationwide Award for Greatest Actor. In a pre-release occasion for the movie, the solid and crew have been current, together with star Jr NTR. On the occasion, Jr NTR hailed Rishab for his exhausting work and fervour in direction of seeing that the movie will get made. (Additionally learn: Rishab Shetty didn’t eat non-veg, put on footwear whereas capturing bhuta kola parts of Kantara Chapter 1)

Jr NTR and Rishab Shetty through the pre-release occasion of Kantara Chapter 1.

What Jr NTR mentioned

On the occasion, Jr NTR went on stage to speak concerning the movie, saying, “I obtained the chance to see firsthand how exhausting he labored to make Kantara Chapter 1. It isn’t simple to make Kantara Chapter 1. You will need to have seen it on social media. He took me to a temple close to his hometown, the place you must wade by water to achieve it.”

‘If it was not for Rishab sir…’

He added, “There isn’t any path to go to the temple there, they made one as a result of they put up a arrange there to shoot. It is humanly unimaginable. If it was not for Rishabh sir, if it was not for the group that he believed it, I actually do not suppose something would’ve been attainable for Kantara Chapter 1.”

About Kantara Chapter 1

When Kantara was launched in 2022, it obtained vital acclaim and good phrase of mouth, bringing in a set of 407.82 crore worldwide. Set in pre-colonial Karnataka, the prequel is predicted to discover extra concerning the origins of the Bhuta Kola ritual. B Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the movie’s music, very like the primary half.

Kantara Chapter 1 might be launched in theatres on 2 October. Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram and Rakesh Poojari additionally star in it.

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