Rishab Shetty Seeks 'Divine Blessings' At Kashi Vishwanath Temple As Kantara Chapter 1 Nears Rs 500 Crore In India

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Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, released on October 2, continues its phenomenal box office run. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty alongside Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah, the film has grossed Rs 495.14 crore in India and over ₹650 crore worldwide, now inching toward the Rs 500 crore milestone. Amid the massive success of his period action saga, Rishab Shetty took a spiritual visit to Kashi Vishwanath and sought Lord Shiva's blessings.

Rishab Shetty seeks Lord Shiva's blessings as Kantara Chapter 1 nears Rs 500 crore

Taking to X, (Formerly known as Twitter), the Kantara actor shared his pictures from Kashi Vishwanath visit as he offered prayers at the do. The actor also penned a note which reads,"With a heart full of devotion and gratitude, I sought the divine blessings at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, offering prayers for the love and support that has guided the journey of #KantaraChapter1."He added, "This Deepavali, celebrate the light of faith, culture, and cinema with #BlockbusterKantara, running successfully in theatres near you."

Previously, Rishab Shetty shared glimpses of him attending Ganga Aarti and expressed gratitude to the almighty.

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Kantara Chapter 1's box office success

After earning ₹337 crore in its first week, the film added ₹147.85 crore in its second, becoming Karnataka’s biggest box-office hit by surpassing the lifetime total of the 2022 original. A key factor in its record-breaking success is the ₹300+ average ticket price, made possible after the producers won a court stay against the state’s ₹200 ticket cap. Kantara: Chapter 1 shows no signs of slowing down at the box office.

About Kantara Chapter 1

Directed by Rishab Shetty, the Kantara prequel stars Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, and Rukmini Vasanth. Set in 4th-century coastal Karnataka, it follows Berme, a tribal warrior who protects his people and their sacred forest from the Kadamba kingdom. The film explores the origins of the Daivas, Guliga and Panjurl, and the spiritual roots that shaped the Kantara universe.