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The year was 2022, a film of 2 hours 30 minutes was released on the big screen. The film was based on a mythological folk tale. The man with a simple face was the lead hero of this film. The film was made in the regional language Kannada, so people thought that if it became a hit, it would earn a maximum of Rs 100-200 crores, but this film created history. On the strength of amazing cinematography, brilliant direction and story line as well as strong acting, the film left such an impression at the box office that it has now been included in the list of the most profitable films. The film, made for a few crores, quickly crossed the Rs 400 crore mark. Not only this, this film also received two Nation Awards. If you still have not been able to guess the name of the film, then we will tell you in detail.
How much was the earning?
The name of this film is 'Kantara'. The film cost Rs 16 crore to make and the film earned more than Rs 407 crore worldwide. The film was highly appreciated in India as well as abroad. The film received two Nation Awards. The film's lead actor Rishabh Shetty received the Best Actor Award, while the film received the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. 'Kantara' is a Kannada film, which is also directed by the film's lead hero Rishabh Shetty.
such was the story
'Kantara' is situated in a small village, which is in Kasaragod district of Kerala. The story revolves around a young man named Rishabh Shetty, who is an ex-convict and now wants to live a simple life with his family, but his past keeps haunting him and he takes to crime again. Gets pulled into the world. The film features action, drama, and romance as well as the folk tale of Panjurli and Guliga Deva. The people shown in the film are tribals, who worship the forest and associate it with their gods and goddesses. Seeing the success of this film in Kannada, it was also dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages and it became a Pan India film.
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Prequel will come on this day
Now a prequel of this film is coming, named 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The discussion about this film started since its announcement. Now the release date of this film has also been revealed. This film will be released on 2 October 2025, on the occasion of Dussehra. The beauty of Konkan folklore will be showcased in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. This film is also being directed by Rishabh Shetty and he is going to play the lead role in the film.
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