It’s a wrap! Rishab Shetty completes filming for ‘Kantara Chapter 1'

Multifaceted Rishab Shetty has completed the filming of his much-anticipated movie, Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel of the blockbuster movie Kantara. The producers of the movie, Hombale Films, took to social media and today released the making video of Kantara: Chapter 1, offering audiences a spectacular look into the epic scale and effort behind the film.

Sharing the post with the creator Rishab Shetty, they officially announced the wrap-up of Kantara: Chapter 1. By sharing a BTS video of the entire journey, the video offered glimpses into the grand, divine, and marvellous world of this cinematic spectacle. The caption read, "Wrap Up… The Journey Begins. Presenting #WorldOfKantara ~ A Glimpse into the making. #KantaraChapter1has been a divine journey, deeply rooted in our culture, brought to life with unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, and incredible team spirit. Can’t wait to see you all in theatres on October 2nd, as this legendary tale unfolds on big screens worldwide. (sic)"

The video, released as a wrap-up celebration, shows the divine conclusion of over 250 days of shooting and over three years of unwavering dedication. With thousands of crew members working tirelessly through each phase of production, the making video stands as a tribute to the passion and precision that define actor and director Rishab Shetty’s visual spectacle.

While speaking about the film, producer Vijay Kiragandur says, “Kantara: Chapter 1 is undoubtedly our most ambitious project to date — and there are several reasons why. The scale of effort, from the number of shoot days to the sheer volume of manpower, far surpasses anything we’ve undertaken before. But beyond logistics, this film holds a deeply personal place in our hearts. It’s the kind of cinema we’ve always dreamed of creating. At Hombale, our vision has always been to bring Indian cultural roots to life through storytelling. We’ve long aspired to create something for this generation — and for generations to come — that makes them proud of India’s rich heritage.”

Kantara Chapter 1 is one of Hombale Films’ most ambitious projects. The brain behind this visual masterpiece includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, who has composed the music. Arvind Kashyap has handled cinematography, and the production design has been done by Vinesh Banglan. Planned to release on October 2, the film will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali and English languages, while staying rooted in its cultural core.