The buzz around “Kantara Chapter 1” just got even bigger. The film’s lead stars recently met with a prominent political figure. It’s always exciting when art and governance connect like this.
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, hosted a special visit. The creative force behind the film, Rishab Shetty, was there. He directs the movie and plays the main character. Actress Rukmini Vasanth joined him. The entire “Kantara Chapter 1” team was present too.
The meeting happened on Tuesday at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan. Chief Minister Gupta quickly shared photos from the gathering on her official X account. She also posted a heartfelt note about the film. She praised how movies like “Kantara Chapter 1” beautifully show our culture.
CM Gupta highlighted the film’s unique appeal. She said these films truly capture India’s spiritual depth and rich culture. They bring the essence of our traditions to life in a wonderful way. She also mentioned that movies like “Kantara” proudly take our heritage to a global stage. The Chief Minister wished the entire team great success for their remarkable cinematic journey.
Met Rishab Shetty, actor and director of Kantara Chapter 1 and his team at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan today.
The film beautifully reflects India’s spiritual depth and cultural richness, bringing alive the essence of our traditions. Works like Kantara proudly carry the spirit… pic.twitter.com/6TeGsk0BjF
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) October 7, 2025
A Closer Look at “Kantara Chapter 1”
For those curious, “Kantara Chapter 1” is a prequel to the smash-hit 2022 film, “Kantara.” Rishab Shetty once again takes on the roles of writer and director. This new story travels back in time. It’s set about a thousand years before the events of the first movie.
The film plans to explore mysterious folklore and old traditions of deity worship from that era. Rishab Shetty leads the cast. He is joined by Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, who all play important characters. This prequel promises to expand the unique world that captivated audiences in the original “Kantara.” It’s sure to be another captivating cultural experience.