Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have begun across the country and this year too, people are bringing home unique idols. Among others, Kantara-themed Ganesh idols have also gripped the market. Released in September 2022, the film starred Rishab Shetty in the lead.
While Kantara fever has always been at its peak, now it has taken over the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi as well. In some places, Ganesh idols were seen themed after Kantara while the idol of Panjurli Daiva was placed with Ganesh Idol. Check out one of the Kantara-inspired Ganpati idols here:
Released in September 2022, Kantara starred Rishab Shetty in the lead. He had also written and directed the film. The film gained love from all including celebrities, political dignitaries, cricketers and the audience. The film also earned over Rs 450 crore at the box office.
Recently, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur acknowledged Rishab Shetty’s Kantara during his speech in the parliament. Thakur was talking about the successful passage of The Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 in the Rajya Sabha, which also got passed in the Lok Sabha, when he cited Homble Films’ Kantara as an example to explain how Indian films are getting recognition at the global level.
Meanwhile, Kantara’s prequel was announced in February this year, the shooting of which is likely to begin in November 2023. Talking about Kantara 2, earlier this year, Shetty shared that what the audience was was actually part 2 and therefore what will be released next will be Kantara’s prequel.
“We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, with the blessing of almighty Daiva the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara. What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year,” he had said.
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