Kantara trailer: Makers of KGF, Rishab Shetty's new film garners positive response
The Kantara trailer is out— In his most recent Kannada film, Rishab Shetty depicts a fierce struggle between two men in an environmentally fragile place. KGF's creators collaborate with Kantara's writer, director, and actor Rishab Shetty.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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The makers of ‘KGF’ released the first official trailer of the much-awaited Kannada film, Kantara. Apart from the association of the KGF’s maker, the Kantara trailer is also at the centre of discussion because the film has been written, acted, and directed by Rishab Shetty.
Rishabh Shetty’s comeback film in the director’s role after a 4-year gap. His last directorial film was Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale.
Kantara is produced by Hombale Films’ Vijay Kiragandur. It would be worthwhile to mention that Hombale Films earlier produced films including KGF: Chapter 1 and 2, and Salaar.
What is the full cast of Kantara?
Apart from Rishab Shetty, the film also stars Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Pramod Shetty, and Kishore in the main roles. While Vijay Kiragandur produced the film, the music was composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.
What does the main story of Kantara centre around?
The Kantara trailer indicates that the film is set in an eco-sensitive region where there is a tussle between the locals and the man in charge of keeping a balance. The main protagonist’s duty is to ensure that human activities will not disturb the area’s flora and fauna.
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Kantara is slated to be released on September 30, 2022, during the time of Dasara festivities.
Presently, Kantara will compete with only one film in Kannada, Navarasa Nayaka Jaggesh’s Thotapuri. However, the filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, will be released on the same date and it will have a Kannada version too.
What are the audience's reactions after the Kantara trailer?
Soon after the release of the Kantara trailer, fans have been going ga-ga on social media, calling it "superb," "goosebump-inducing, among others. They have high hopes for Rishab Shetty's unique storytelling ability.Moreover, many comments praised the filmmaker’s presentation in Kantara. Apart from Rishab Shetty’s acting in the film, fans seem happy to see Kishore in a pivotal role.