After the success of “Kantara: Chapter 1,” actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty visited the ancient Mundeshwari Temple in Bihar to express his gratitude.
Pictures from Rishab’s visit to the temple captured him performing aarti and posing near the shrine. He also participated in the coronation ritual of Maa Mundeshwari, immersing himself in the temple’s spiritual atmosphere.
A close friend of Rishab mentioned, “It is the oldest temple in the world and Kantara is based on one of the most rooted stories of India. The film also has a connection to Mata Chamundi, which is why he wanted to express his gratitude.”
The Mundeshwari Devi Temple is an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monument since 1915. It is an ancient temple believed to be dedicated to the worship of goddess Durga and god Shiva, and is claimed to be the oldest functional Hindu temple in the world.
The creative team behind “Kantara: Chapter 1” includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan.
“Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1” is an epic mythological action film directed by Rishab Shetty. The film stars Rishab Shetty alongside Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah.
Serving as a prequel to the 2022 film “Kantara,” the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the ancient roots of the Buta Kola ritual, the lore, and the history highlighted in the original. Like its predecessor, this prequel intertwines regional folklore, spirituality, and action, continuing the narrative of mankind’s relationship with nature and the divine.
Released on October 2, it is available in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English.
Meanwhile, the original “Kantara,” released in 2022, features Rishab in dual roles, alongside Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar.