Hometown Roots Fuel Rishab Shetty's Blockbuster 'Kantara' Success

In the two years since the release of 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' the film has continued to captivate audiences with its vivid depiction of the culture and folklore of a distinct region of Karnataka. For director Rishab Shetty, this project was a labor of love that spanned five years, with the filmmaker immersing himself in his own hometown to bring the story to life.

Shetty revealed that nearly 90% of the editing and music for 'Kantara' were completed in his village, with the entire post-production team, including the cinematographer and co-writers, relocating there. "We only came to Bengaluru and Kochi to finalize things," Shetty explained. "We even brought the music director to the village and set up the entire recording there."