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India's most anticipated film of 2025 has no superstar; beat War 2, Coolie
A regional film with no superstar has beat awaited titles featuring heavyweights like Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Prabhas.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 01:12 PM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
‘A tiny reminder, this is my turf’: KL Rahul's ‘Kantara’ act after downing RCB
Rahul said, “This is a special place for me. This celebration was from one of my favourite movies, Kantara.”
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 04:49 PM IST
Kantara Chapter 1 delayed? Makers of Rishab Shetty's film break silence
Kantara: Chapter 1 makers dropped a fun video to debunk rumours that Rishab Shetty's film has been postponed.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:04 PM IST
Riya Sharma
Kantara 2 lands in trouble, Rishab Shetty film accused of damaging forests
Rishab Shetty’s upcoming film, Kantara Chapter 1, has stirred up controversy after several locals complained that the team has caused damage to forests.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:39 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das
Kantara Chapter 1 makers deny reports of artists' injury after bus overturns
Six junior artists of Kantara Chapter 1 were injured in accident in Karnataka. The film's makers have denied reports of shoot being stalled as a result.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 04:40 PM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
Kantara Chapter 1 release date: Rishab Shetty's prequel will be out next year
The prequel to Rishab Shetty's Kantara finally gets a release date after months of anticipation from fans. Check out more details below.
Published on Nov 17, 2024 05:34 PM IST
Dia Mirza on Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein re-release: I was miserable when…
Dia Mirza recalls the initial reception of RHTDM and says, "The experience of dealing with it as a newcomer was cruel."
Published on Sep 01, 2024 10:23 AM IST
Overwhelmed with emotions: Sapthami Gowda on Kantara’s National Award
Sapthami Gowda is elated to for Kantara's National Film Award win this year
Published on Aug 23, 2024 10:14 AM IST
Rishab Shetty says Bollywood presents India negative light, Reddit reacts
Kannada actor Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 70th National Film Awards for his directorial Kantara.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 10:33 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Rishab Shetty says OTT platforms don't buy Kannada content: Forced to put…
Rishab Shetty said Kannada films and shows premiere at festivals and win awards, but even then OTT platforms do not buy them.
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 02:09 PM IST
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Payal Rajput asks Rishab Shetty to let her audition for Kantara: Chapter 1
Rishab Shetty put out posters announcing that he’s holding auditions for Kantara: Chapter 1. Mangalavaaram actor Payal Rajput hopes to be roped in.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 06:02 PM IST
Rishab Shetty says OTT platforms aren't open to the Kannada film industry
Rishab Shetty said that two production houses were working during Covid-19. One was his Rishab Shetty films, the other was Rakshit Shetty's Paramvah Studios.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 06:07 AM IST
IFFI: Endless Borders wins Best Film award, Rishab wins special jury award
At IFFI, Rishab Shetty won the special jury award for Kantara. Bulgarian film director Stephan Komandarev won the Best Director award for Blaga’s Lessons.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 10:01 PM IST
Kantara Chapter 1 teaser: Rishab's prequel to be set in 300 CE?
Rishab shared the teaser on his social media, welcoming the audience back to the ‘world of Kantara.’
Published on Nov 27, 2023 02:39 PM IST
Kantara prequel titled Kantara: Chapter 1, first look to be out on this date
The prequel to Rishab Shetty's Kantara finally gets a title. The makers also announced that the first look of the film will be unveiled on this date.
Published on Nov 25, 2023 12:43 PM IST
SIIMA 2023 winners: Jr NTR wins Best Actor award for RRR, Kantara wins big
SIIMA 2023 winners: Awards for Telugu and Kannada films were announced at the event on Friday. The second list of winners will be out on Saturday.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 10:23 AM IST
Ivana Perkovic: I’ve always felt like I belonged here
Bengaluru-based Dutch travel influencer Ivana Perkovic looks back at her time in the country, her admiration for India and locals
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Rishab Shetty shares video of daughter's ear-piercing ceremony at childhood home
Kantara's Rishab Shetty shared a cute video from his daughter Radhya's ear-piercing ceremony that was held at his childhood home in Karnataka.
Published on Jun 26, 2023 03:59 PM IST
'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty appeals for Film City in Bengaluru
'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty recently attended the 9th Seva, Sushasan Garib Kalyan National Conclave in Bengaluru.
Published on May 29, 2023 11:22 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
‘Bengaluru to have film city of international standard’: CM Bommai
Bommai also said the government is working on a film city of an international standard which can attract not only the Bollywood but also Hollywood to make movies here.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 01:22 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Hombale Films announce writing has begun on Kantara prequel
The Kannada film, helmed by Rishab Shetty, has gone on to become a blockbuster hit after its release last year. Last month, Rishab announced plans for part 2.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Rajkummar reveals best PR strategy for a medium-budget film
Rajkummar Rao is gearing up for the release of his film, Bheed. He said the best PR for a medium-budget film is the word of mouth.
Published on Mar 20, 2023 02:13 PM IST
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Rishab Shetty reveals PM Modi praised Kantara after meeting him, Yash and others
PM Narendra Modi recently met actors Yash, Rishab Shetty, Shraddha Jain and Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar among others in Bengaluru. Here's what they talked about over dinner.
Published on Feb 13, 2023 06:16 PM IST
Kantara song plagiarism case: Rishab Shetty, producer record statements
Kerala police record statements of Kantara director Rishab Shetty and producer Vijay Kirgandur in the song plagiarism case
Published on Feb 13, 2023 03:25 PM IST
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Urvashi Rautela is not part of Rishab Shetty's Kantara 2: Source
A source close to the production banner Hombale Films revealed that actor Urvashi Rautela is not part of the recently announced prequel to the blockbuster Kannada film Kantara. She had put up an Instagram post on Saturday that seemed to indicate that she was part of the next film.
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 12:42 PM IST
Rishab Shetty confirms Kantara 2, says it will be a prequel
Kantara, which has emerged as the highest grossing film of all time in Karnataka, will be getting a prequel, actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty confirmed. Kantara 2 will be released in 2024.
Published on Feb 07, 2023 09:53 AM IST
Kantara actor Sapthami Gowda set for Hindi debut with The Vaccine War
Sapthami Gowda, who played the lead role opposite Rishab Shetty in Kantara, will make her debut in Hindi films with Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Vaccine War.
Published on Jan 14, 2023 05:43 PM IST
Kamal Haasan hails Rishab Shetty's Kantara, sends him appreciation letter
Kamal Haasan has sent Rishab Shetty a letter, where the veteran actor praised Rishab's Kannada film Kantara, and compared it to the Malayalam classic Nirmalyam. Read his full statement below.
Published on Jan 14, 2023 11:48 AM IST
The Kashmir Files, RRR, Gangubai, Kantara eligible for Oscar nominations
RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Chhello Show, The Kashmir Files and Kantara have featured in the list of 301 films eligible of Oscars.
Published on Jan 10, 2023 01:15 PM IST
Kantara actor Kishore says Yash's KGF 2 isn't his type of cinema: 'Mindless...'
Kantara actor Kishore Kumar G has said that Yash's KGF Chapter 2 isn't his 'type of cinema'. He also said that he doesn't like to watch 'something that is mindless'.
Updated on Jan 07, 2023 04:47 PM IST