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Poster of Kantara: Chapter 1 unleashed on Rishab Shetty's birthday

Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) Marking the birthday of celebrated South Indian actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty, the makers of "Kantara: Chapter 1", the prequel to the 2022 cult phenomenon, unveiled a riveting new poster that has set the internet abuzz.
The original film emerged as a sleeper hit. Now, the spotlight turns to Chapter 1, a film that promises to deepen the universe that captivated audiences worldwide.
The poster of Rishab Shetty's unseen powerful avatar has already sparked discussion among the audience. As part of its cinematic ambition, "Kantara: Chapter 1", features an epic war sequence, choreographed with expertise of both Indian and international action consultants.
The sequence features over 500 trained fighters and 3000 participants, crafted under the guidance of renowned stunt experts from India and abroad. The scene was shot over 45-50 days in a 25 acre custom-built village set nestled in the rugged hill terrain.
"Kantara: Chapter 1" is scheduled to release on October 2, 2025. UNI NST SSP
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