After Kantara released in 2022, it garnered immense global praise and adoration, winning accolades like the 70th National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Actor for Rishab Shetty. The film brought a unique story set in the heart of India, celebrating the nation’s cultural heritage. With the announcement of the upcoming prequel, Kantara Chapter 1, fans’ excitement has reignited. This prequel is set to dive into the era of the Kadamba Dynasty, featuring the rich traditions and grandeur of that period.
Set in Karnataka’s historical Kadamba era, Kantara Chapter 1 promises a cinematic experience like no other. The filmmakers, Hombale Films and actor Rishab Shetty, went to great lengths to recreate the Kadamba Empire in Kundapura, even building a full studio for the set. Initially, the team scouted for a suitable location, looking for an 80-foot set, but finding nothing suitable, they built their own studio to capture the grandeur of the Kadamba era, which is celebrated as a golden age in Indian history.
