'Kantara' faced no production issues, claims actor Rishab Shetty

Entertainment Oct 12, 2025

Rishab Shetty, actor-director of "Kantara: Chapter 1," has shut down talk about production problems, calling it a "false narrative."
He explained that filming in remote forests meant less media interaction, which may have sparked the rumors.
Despite tough conditions—like a 200-day shoot, a tragic river accident, and a bus mishap—Shetty said the team kept things on track.

Team's low-key approach to promotion

Instead of the usual hype, the team skipped big promotions during filming and only dropped teasers and trailers at first. This low-key approach may have fueled more speculation.
Still, "Kantara: Chapter 1" wowed audiences for its cultural depth and visuals, and raked in ₹386.9 crore net in India.