Rishab Shetty Seeks Blessings as Kantara 1 Trailer Shatters Records

In a powerful display of faith and gratitude following an unprecedented online triumph, celebrated actor-director Rishab Shetty and his wife, Pragathi Shetty, visited the revered Kollur Mookambika Temple in Udupi, Karnataka. The spiritual journey comes hot on the heels of the spectacular reception for the trailer of their highly anticipated film, Kantara: Chapter 1, which shattered records by amassing a colossal 107 million-plus views and over 3.4 million likes in just 24 hours.

A Testament to Divine Blessings and Success

The visit by the power couple to the iconic shrine is seen as a deeply personal and spiritual gesture to acknowledge the phenomenal success of the movie’s trailer and to seek the continued blessings of the goddess Mookambika for the film’s worldwide release. Pictures of Rishab and Pragathi, dressed in traditional attire and offering special prayers, quickly gained traction across social media platforms, underscoring the strong connection the Shettys have to their cultural and religious roots—a theme that is central to the Kantara franchise.

The original film, Kantara (2022), was a sleeper hit that transcended regional boundaries to become a pan-Indian phenomenon, largely due to its rooted exploration of folklore, spirituality, and the ancient practice of Bhoota Kola.

Anticipation for the Epic Prequel

Kantara: Chapter 1 serves as the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster. Produced by Hombale Films, the same banner behind the K.G.F. saga, the movie is touted as one of the most ambitious cinematic events of the year. The newly released trailer, lauded for its spine-tingling moments and soul-stirring visuals, offers audiences a compelling glimpse into the mythological origins and deeper lore that precedes the first film.

The filmmakers have spared no effort in scaling up the production, including curating one of the biggest action sequences in Indian cinema history—a complex war sequence involving hundreds of specialists and thousands of extras filmed over several weeks on a massive set.

Set for a grand global release on October 2, the film will cater to a wide audience by releasing in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, aiming to carry forward the legacy of its predecessor. Rishab Shetty, who has not only directed but also starred as the lead, has poured years into bringing this dream project to life, making his trip to the temple a fitting culmination of intense effort and a hopeful look towards the film’s destiny.