Rishab Shetty performs his own stunts in Kantara: Chapter 1, reveals action director : Bollywood News

Hombale Films’ Kantara: Chapter 1 is already one of the most awaited releases of the year, following the phenomenal success of the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, hailed as the biggest sleeper hit with record-breaking box office numbers. The prequel promises to carry forward the legacy, and actor Rishab Shetty is leaving nothing to chance, performing his stunts himself without the use of any body double.

Rishab Shetty performs his own stunts in Kantara: Chapter 1; action director reveals

Rishab Shetty performs his own stunts in Kantara: Chapter 1, reveals action directorSpeaking about Rishab’s dedication, the action-stunt choreographer Arjun Raj revealed, “We didn’t use body doubles for Rishab. He performed bare-bodied, with a body language so distinct no dupe could replicate it. He trained in Kalaripayattu, sword fighting, and horse riding. Still, the risks he took was out of pure willpower. I’ve worked with many actors, but Rishab doesn’t stop at ‘I’ll try my best.’ He says, ‘I’ll do it till I am alive.’ That spirit changes everything.”

Kantara: Chapter 1 is shaping up to be one of Hombale Films’ most ambitious projects yet. The creative team includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan.

One of the most talked-about sequences is an extensive war scene, meticulously curated with national and international specialists. The sequence involves over 500 skilled fighters and 3,000 extras, shot over 45–50 days across a sprawling 25-acre rugged terrain town, making it one of the largest sequences in Indian cinema history.

Scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, Kantara: Chapter 1 will launch in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, aiming to captivate audiences across regions while staying deeply rooted in its cultural heritage.

With its intense action, folklore-inspired storytelling, and commitment to authenticity, Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to raise the bar for Indian cinema, promising an immersive experience that celebrates faith, courage, and cinematic excellence.

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