Rishab Shetty’s much-awaited Kantara Chapter 1 has stormed into cinemas with a sensational start, rewriting box office records across India. According to early trade estimates, the film has grossed ₹60 crore Pan-India on Day 1, making it one of the biggest openers of 2025. The collections are divided as follows:...
Kanthara Chapter 1 Review: Rishab Shetty Blends Devotion with Spectacle
Director: Rishab Shetty Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth Production: Hombale Films Rating: ★★★½ By: Mahesh Haniyur Bengaluru: Director-actor Rishab Shetty returns with Kanthara Chapter 1, a prequel to his 2022 blockbuster, aiming to elevate devotion and folklore into mass cinema once again. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie stars Rishab...
Suram Movies Announces Grand Historical Epic with Sriimurali in the Lead
Bengaluru, September 26, 2025 – Suram Movies has unveiled its next ambitious project — a lavish historical epic starring Roaring Star Sriimurali in the lead role. The film, set 500 years in the past, will be directed by Puneet Rudranag, making his directorial debut. The project is scheduled to go...
Kantara Chapter 1 Creates History with ₹700 Cr Business Before Release
In a landmark moment for Kannada cinema, Kantara Chapter 1 has set a historic record by generating a massive ₹700 crore business even before its theatrical release. Close sources from production houses confirmed the numbers, making it one of the biggest pre-release deals in Indian film history. The film, mounted...
Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer: A Visual Feast That Doubles the Curiosity
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“Content is King – Audiences Will Return Only for Strong Stories,” says Sheetal Jain
“Content is King – Audiences Will Return Only for Strong Stories,” says Sheetal Jain (Entertainment / Film Industry) Bengaluru: In a thought‑provoking discussion on Times Mahesha YouTube channel, renowned fashion photographer and creative consultant Sheetal Jain gave a bold assessment of why Kannada films are struggling at the box office...
Niranjan Shetty Recovers Major Film Budget Even Before Release — A New Model for Kannada Cinema
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‘Midnight Rasthayalli’ Song from S/O Muthanna Strikes a Chord with Music Lovers
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‘Ekka’ Receives Overwhelming Response from Kannada Audience, Say Makers
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Creative Head Rajavardan Leads Unique Kamal Sridevi Photoshoot Campaign
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