Kantara star Rishab Shetty meets Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, lauds actor’s efforts to promote…

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 the masses.”

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Kantara Chapter 1’s Box Office Domination

Kantara Chapter 1 is experiencing an amazing run at the box office. The film has recorded a massive Rs 427 crores globally within a span of six days. Kantara is already inching towards recording Rs 500 crores and is also aiming at reaching Rs 1000 crores worldwide.

A Journey into Ancient Mythology and Faith

Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unraveling 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.

Behind the Cinematic Masterpiece

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. It 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 was released worldwide on October 2, 2025.