₹485.40 crore is the nett earnings of Kantara Chapter 1 in India so far. Director-actor Rishab Shetty visited Chamundeshwari and Srikanteshwara temples in Karnataka on to offer prayers after the film's success. He wore a white shirt and veshti for the temple visits. Shetty greeted fans and interacted with priests. Hombale Films shared a video of his temple visits on social media. Kantara Chapter 1 tells the story of Daiva worship in Tulunadu from the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. Shetty plays Berme, protector of the Kantara forest and tribal communities. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 11:26 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- ₹485.40 crore is the nett earnings of Kantara Chapter 1 in India so far
- Director-actor Rishab Shetty visited Chamundeshwari and Srikanteshwara temples in Karnataka on 24 Aug 2023 to offer prayers after the film's success
- He wore a white shirt and veshti for the temple visits