The release date for much-anticipated Kannada film Kantara has been confirmed along with all other movie details like plot, star cast, makers, and the budget of the movie
Kantara was announced in early Aug 2021 after which shooting began around the end of August. The final shooting for the movie completed around March 2022.
Kantara earned 3.50 Cr India net on its first day (early estimates).
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The film is titled Kantara- a legend and deals with man vs nature conflict.
Actor-director Rishab Shetty
Following the release of action blockbuster KGF2, producer Vijay Kiragandur collaborated with the actor-director, Rishab Shetty in shooting Kantara. Besides playing the role of director, Rishab also plays the main lead in Kantara.
Rishab Shetty is a well-known Kannada actor and director, who made his acting debut in the industry with the critically and commercially hit Bell-Bottom, in the year 2019. The film went on to become the highest grosser of that year.
Rishab has also directed three Kannada films so far, Ricky, Kirik Party and Sa.Hi.Pra.Shaale Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai. All three films are critically and commercially successful. In fact, Koduge Ramanna Rai won the national award in the Best Children’s Film category.
Kantara Plot
Rishab Shetty plays the protagonist Henchman Shiva who lives in a small tribal hamlet with his mother. Shiva stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy following an unforgettable incident he witnessed as a child.
Shiva is a vagabond who is happy lazing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord (Achyut Kumar). Forest officer Murali (Kishore) enters the scene, which gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight.
Will Shiva save the forest from Murali or is Murali just the underling of a much bigger and powerful man?
Kantara will also explore Kambala sport, a buffalo race that is held every year in paddy fields. Rishab will reportedly take part in the race with his buffaloes in the film.
Kantara Release Date
The released date for Kantara in theatres was today, the 30 September 2022. Film makers unveiled the release date by launching a new look poster, featuring Rishabh in a fierce look. The budget stands at Rs.25 crore.
Kantara Star Cast
Besides the main star Rishab Shetty, the film features Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda, and Pramod Shetty. Sapthami Gowda features as the main lead actress opposite Rishab.
Trailer
The official teaser trailer for the film released on 5th of Sep, 2022 alongside Yash’s KGF2 in the theatres. The one, and a half-minute teaser features action sequences and amazing visuals.
Makers
Besides featuring in the film, actor-director Rishab Shetty also wrote the film. Vijay Kiragandur, the producer of KGF2 also produced Kantara under his banner Hombale Films.
The technical team includes Arvind S Kashyap as cinematographer, KM Prakash as Editor and Music and Background score by B Ajanessh Loknath. Vikram Mor choreographed the Stunt sequences.