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Meet Pragathi Shetty, the creative force behind the stunning visuals of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', and the proud partner of Rishab Shetty, famous for his stellar performance in the same film. Once a software engineer and an engineering graduate, Pragathi embarked on her journey into cinema, where she has become a celebrated costume designer for films like 'Bell Bottom' and 'Kantara'.

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1' has taken India by storm, nearing the impressive milestone of ₹300 crore. Yet, its performance in North America tells a different story, where projections suggest a significant deficit for distributors due to its steep acquisition costs. In contrast, 'They Call Him OG' similarly grapples with the challenging landscape, lagging behind its breakeven target.

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' is shattering box office records, amassing Rs 290.25 crore in just six days. The film has achieved the highest opening weekend collections of 2025 and has already surpassed Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'. With strong daily earnings, 'Kantara 2' is poised to cross the Rs 300 crore mark tonight, setting its sights on even greater milestones.

Rishab Shetty’s film 'Kantara Chapter 1' has earned over Rs 250 crore. Despite success, he left Bengaluru for his village, Kundapura, where his family lives and his kids attend school. Unsure about their education future, Rishab enjoys peaceful village life after years in the city and continues his filmmaking journey.

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has achieved a remarkable box office success, crossing Rs 255.75 crore in India within five days. The film has shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year. This prequel, set a millennium before the original, depicts a conflict between a jungle village and a neighboring kingdom.

The premiere of Kantara Chapter 1 took place in Bengaluru. Rishab Shetty's wife Pragathi Shetty became emotional during the screening. Their heartfelt moment quickly went viral on social media. Rishab Shetty thanked fans for their support. The prequel explores the Kadamba era and mythological traditions. The film released on October 2nd and is expected to be a major hit.

'Kantara Chapter 1' premiered on October 2, achieving a record-breaking ₹37.24 crore net collection in India on its opening day. This prequel, blending mythology and tradition, has been declared a clear hit, with global earnings potentially exceeding ₹100 crore. Audiences praised Rishab Shetty's film for its emotional and theatrical elements, solidifying his cinematic talent.

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 headlined and directed by Rishab Shetty, setting the stage for the highly anticipated sequel to 2022's blockbuster film Kantara, has embarked on its global debut with impressive momentum. With more than USD 500,000 collected from the North American screenings already, the film is showing promise there and across India.

Content delivery problems affect South Indian film releases overseas. Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG faced delays last week. Now, Kantara: Chapter 1 IMAX versions are not delivered on time. Many cinemas cancelled IMAX showings. This impacts the film's box office prospects. The sequel needs a high collection to break even. The first Kantara started slowly.

Rishabh Shetty's "Kantara: Chapter 1" is set for release, following the unexpected blockbuster success of its predecessor. Despite higher pre-sales than the original's opening day, the prequel, made on a significantly larger budget, faces concerns due to a perceived lack of buzz. Its success hinges on replicating the first film's late surge in collections.

Akshay Kumar is experiencing a significant box office comeback with "Jolly LLB 3," which has amassed Rs 93.50 crore in just 11 days. The film now stands as his fourth-highest grosser since the pandemic, surpassing "Kesari 2." Its continued success faces a major challenge next week with the release of two big films, potentially impacting its final collections.