Rishab Shetty Meets Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Latter Lauds Kantara: Chapter 1

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, recently met National Award-winning actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty in Delhi to congratulate him on the massive success of

his latest release, Kantara Chapter 1. The meeting was a gesture of appreciation for Shetty’s cinematic achievement as well as his commitment to spreading awareness about nature and environmental consciousness through his work.

Sharing a picture with the Kantara star on social media, Minister Bhupender Yadav wrote, “Met National Award-winning actor and director Rishab Shetty in Delhi today. Deeply touched to see Rishab ji’s love for nature and enthusiasm to work for instilling environmental consciousness in masses.” Check out the post here:

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What Does Kantara: Chapter 1 Revolve Around?

Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unravelling the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land. The film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad, and an ensemble of talented actors, bringing this epic tale vividly to life.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty; the film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the prestigious banner of Hombale Films. The film features cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, both of whom were instrumental in creating the magical world of the original.

Kantara: Chapter 1 released worldwide on October 2, 2025. The film is experiencing an amazing run at the box office. It has recorded a massive ₹427 crores globally within a span of 6 days. Kantara is already inching towards recording ₹500 crores and also aiming at recording  ₹1000 crores worldwide.