PremiumChennai theatres add screens for Rishab Shetty's Kantara; Tamil version of the film to release soon
The film, directed by Rishab Shetty, has Kishore, Achyuth Kumar and Saptami Gowda as part of the star cast
Last Updated: 06.06 PM, Oct 09, 2022
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Rishab Shetty's latest release, Kantara has got the world talking. The film has received a lot of appreciation from the Kannada audience and buoyed by the success and the good word of mouth, the makers had announced that the film will release in Hindi and Telugu as well. Kantara is bankrolled by Hombale Films, which had earlier rolled out the pan-Indian smash hit K.G.F. franchise. While the Hindi version will hit screens on October 14, the Telugu version will release on October 15.
In the meantime, theatres in Chennai have been adding additional shows and screens for the film. Today, Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films announced that the film will release in Tamil and Malayalam as well and shared the posters of the film in both the languages.
Kantara stars Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Pramod Shetty, Prakash Thuminad, Naveen D Padli to name a few. The plot is set in Kundapur in the 19th century when a king offers a piece of land to the local tribals in exchange of a deity that would give him peace and happiness. Generations later, the king's successor asks for the land in return. While Rishab Shetty plays a Kambala champion in the film, Kishore plays an honest police officer. Music for the film is by B Ajaneesh Lokanath, cinematography by Arvind S Kashyap and editing by KM Prakash and Pratheek Shetty.
Prithviraj, who watched the film recently, called the film a glorious cinematic achievement. He wrote, "#KANTARA is a glorious cinematic achievement! #RishabhShetty is an absolute genius both in front and behind the camera! @hombalefilms What a mind blowing portfolio of content you’re building. Thank you for leading the way! Brace for a beyond spectacular last 20 minutes (sic)." He also announced that his banner Prithviraj Productions will present the Malayalam version. "#KANTAARA Malayalam! Coming soon! I absolutely HAD to do this after watching the Kannada version! Do not miss this gem in the theatres when it releases across Kerala in Malayalam. @hombalefilms @PrithvirajProd @shetty_rishab (sic)."