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Rishab Shetty's film Kantara Chapter 1 is a box office success. The movie earned Rs 33.5 crore on its first Tuesday. Its six-day total stands at Rs 290.25 crore. The film is projected to surpass Rs 300 crore soon. Positive word-of-mouth is driving its strong performance. Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara.

In a fascinating turn of events, Rishab Shetty’s 'Kantara: Chapter 1' showcased an innovative production technique by moving 90% of its editing and music recording back to his ancestral village, Kundapura. This bold venture effectively transformed the locale into a lively 'film village,' contributing to the film’s phenomenal success as it surpassed the ₹300 crore mark globally.

Jr NTR praised Rishab Shetty's immense dedication for *Kantara Chapter 1*, highlighting the film's challenging production, including a remote temple shoot. This prequel, following the successful *Kantara*, delves into the Bhuta Kola ritual's origins with a new cast and B Ajaneesh Loknath returning as composer, set for an October 2 release.