Kantara Prequel Captivates Audiences Worldwide with Time Travel and Bhoota Kola

According to a recent interview, Kantara director Rishab Shetty has opened up about the making of the film's prequel, Kantara Chapter 1, and how it has resonated with audiences across India and the world.

Shetty acknowledged the high expectations following the success of Kantara, which released in 2022. For the prequel, he aimed to craft a more complex story involving time travel and themes like the human-nature relationship and the belief in daiva (spirit). Shetty also included references to kings and trade, noting that the belief system depicted in the film exists in different forms across India.

One of the most unexpected reactions came from the United States, where Shetty screened Kantara in Seattle. A senator told him, "It's our story," surprising the director. The senator explained that the film's themes reminded them of the struggle between Native Americans and lawmakers.

Shetty also discussed how he ensured the film's deep-rooted religious practices were respected. He emphasized that Kantara is a "positive story" that reflects his own beliefs, and it is up to the audience to interpret it.

Kantara Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, continues the cinematic exploration of Karnataka's folklore and has received strong box office numbers and positive reviews since its release.