Rishab Shetty Celebrates 50 'Glorious' Days Of Kantara Chapter 1, Calls Film 'Divine Cinematic Experience' In Special Post

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Shetty's blockbuster mythological epic Kantara Chapter 1 recently made its way into the theatres and successfully became the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025, surpassing the $852 million worldwide gross. Today, November 20, the film completed 50 days of its release. On the special occasion, Rishab Shetty, the film's lead and director, took to social media to pen a special note.

Rishab Shetty celebrates 50 days of Kantara Chapter 1

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Rishab shared an intriguing poster from one of the pivotal scenes from the film. Alongside the post, he wrote, "Celebrating 50 glorious days of #KantaraChapter1. A divine cinematic experience rooted in our timeless heritage and sacred traditions. #50DaysOfKantaraChapter1." He also added the hashtags, "#BlockbusterKantara #KantaraInCinemasNow #DivineBlockbusterKantara #KantaraEverywhere." Take a look at the poster here:

Rishab Shetty on reason behind making Kantara Chapter 1

Earlier, in an interview, Rishab shared, “Kantara wasn’t made for money. Had I taken up other offers, I could have avoided risks and spent more time with my school-going kids. But I made Kantara: Chapter 1 because of divine intervention.” He added, “When Kannadigas embraced Kannada and audiences across languages and cultures connected with it so deeply, I knew I had to complete the story. The prequel was necessary to give it justice.”Reflecting on his artistic growth, he said, “I didn’t want to take up any new project until Kantara: Chapter 1 was done. I’m grateful the right roles came my way, but I don’t want to be confined to one style. I’d love to do a Sarkari-type film too.”ALSO READ: Kantara Chapter 1 Actress Rukmini Vasanth’s Number Gets Hacked, Requests Fans Not To Engage

About Kantara Chapter 1

A prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, the film delves into the origins of the sacred forest and the Daivas. Set in the 4th century, it follows the clash between tribal leader Berme (played by Rishab Shetty) and the expanding Kadamba kingdom, which seeks control over the resource-rich land. Released on October 2, the film continues to enjoy a strong theatrical run. Produced by Hombale Films, it also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in pivotal roles.