Two Indian films, Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’ and Anupam Kher’s ‘Tanvi The Great’, have taken a strategic step toward global recognition by joining the list of 201 feature films eligible for consideration at the 98th Oscars.
The controversy intensified when the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) filed a formal complaint against Ranveer Singh. The group claimed that the actor insulted Goddess Chamundadevi by describing the sacred figure in a derogatory manner.
After ruling the box office and sending fans into a cultural trance, the film is now streaming online opening the doors for viewers to experience its intense story.
The stampede led to the loss of 41 lives, including 18 women, 13 men, and 10 children. Many others were injured in the incident, leaving the state in shock and mourning.
Rishab Shetty, who not only stars but also directs the film, opened up about the making of this ambitious project. He revealed that he wanted Hombale Films to be fully involved in the creative process.
The trailer, which dropped this week, has already become the talk of the town. Dark, powerful, and visually breathtaking, it captures the mood of an intense story set in the heart of tradition and faith.
The film also promises grand-scale action. One of the film’s highlights is an epic war sequence, choreographed with help from both national and international specialists.
The story of 'Chapter 1' takes viewers back to pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, exploring the origins of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the ancient myths surrounding divine guardianship of the land.
On August 19, Hombale Films introduced Gulshan as 'Kulashekara', a character who appears seated on a royal throne, wearing jewellery and a grand crown.
The production house behind the movie, Hombale Films, shared the happy news on Instagram. They posted a new poster and wrote, “Wrap Up… The Journey Begins…”
