Rishab Shetty Reaches Gaiety Galaxy, Fans Shower Kantara Chapter 1 Star With Flowers | Watch

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara is creating magic on the big screen, and there is no denying that. To mark the grand success and seek blessings, he visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple yesterday morning, Friday, October 10. After that, Rishab Shetty reached the iconic theatres in Bandra, the Gaiety Galaxy, on October 11 to surprise his fans during the screening of Kantara.

In the videos circulating all over social media, the actor can be seen waving at his fans as he stands on the stage, receiving love from the moviegoers. The clip captures fans throwing flower petals at him as they welcome him with open hands. In another video that has social media buzzing, a storm of fans surrounds his car as he makes his way.

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Box Office Milestone

The makers of the film recently announced that Kantara: Chapter 1 has surpassed Rs 500 crore in global box office collections within its first week of release.

“The divine cinematic storm continues to soar higher at the box office. Kantara: Chapter 1 crosses 509.25 CRORES+ GBOC worldwide in the 1st week! Blockbuster Kantara running successfully in cinemas near you,” the production team shared in a statement celebrating the milestone.

The divine cinematic storm continues to soar higher at the box office 🔥💥#KantaraChapter1 crosses 509.25 CRORES+ GBOC worldwide in the 1st week! #BlockbusterKantara running successfully in cinemas near you. ❤️‍🔥#KantaraInCinemasNow #DivineBlockbusterKantara… pic.twitter.com/jxYuPN47jL

— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) October 10, 2025

About Kantara: Chapter 1

Kantara: Chapter 1 is a Kannada epic period mythological action drama film written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films, the movie stars Rishab Shetty alongside Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, and Jayaram.

Serving as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, the film takes audiences a thousand years into the past, uncovering the mythic origins of the story’s universe. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, it explores the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the deep connection between man, nature, and divinity that defined the first film.

Released worldwide on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, Kantara: Chapter 1 premiered across multiple formats including IMAX, D-Box, ICE, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, and EPIQ. The film received strong critical acclaim for its visuals, storytelling, and performances.