'Kantara Chapter 1' action: Rishab chased by 1,000 performers
Kantara Chapter 1 is gearing up to deliver some of the biggest action moments Indian cinema has seen.
Action choreographer Arjun Raj shared that one standout scene features Rishab Shetty being chased by a thousand performers, all set in a world from a thousand years ago.
The team focused on making every move feel true to the era, aiming for authenticity over spectacle.
Raj shared that each major action sequence took 6 days
Raj explained that each major action sequence took six days to plan, with an intense carriage fight requiring 25 days to shoot, plus 6 days of prep and 15 days of rehearsals.
He credited Hombale Films for backing Hollywood-style rigging while keeping the story's roots intact.
With detailed sketches, rehearsals, and significant investment behind it all, Kantara Chapter 1 is set to hit theaters on October 2 in multiple languages—promising a truly immersive experience for fans of big-screen action.