**How Much Did Rishab Shetty Charge for ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’?**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Oct 01, 2025, 05:41 PM*
Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed director and star of *Kantara*, is back with the next installment in the folklore universe: *Kantara: Chapter 1*. While the success of the original film took everyone by surprise, anticipation is now running high for this prequel.
### Rishab Shetty’s Unique Payment Choice
According to reports from Siasat, Shetty chose not to take a fixed remuneration for *Kantara: Chapter 1*. Instead, he opted for performance-based pay, earning a fee tied to the movie’s box office success. This unconventional approach reflects his confidence in the project’s potential.
### Financial Commitment and Investment
Shetty personally invested in *Kantara: Chapter 1*, which was produced on a budget of ₹125 crore. His financial stake signals a deep commitment to the film and belief in its ability to resonate with audiences.
### About ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’
In this mythological thriller, Shetty portrays a fierce Naga Sadhu—a warrior-mystic destined to bridge the mortal world and the divine. Set during the Kadamba period in Karnataka, the story explores ancient rituals, supernatural forces, and tribal conflicts.
The film also features co-stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rukmini Vasanth. It is set to premiere on Thursday and will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English.
### Behind the Scenes: Shetty’s Meticulous Filmmaking
Speaking with *India Today*, Shetty highlighted the painstaking research and careful planning that went into creating a period story set before the year 1600. He emphasized the importance of realism and an authentic cinematic feel, paying close attention to the film’s look, setting, sets, character behavior, and language.
### Community Involvement in Filmmaking
Remarkably, Shetty revealed that his entire village in Kundapura, Keradi, Karnataka, was part of the filmmaking process. “Everyone in my village was involved in the filmmaking process. It was like a film village, if not a film city. It felt like the whole town had become a studio,” he shared.
With a rich storyline, strong cultural roots, and Shetty’s unwavering dedication, *Kantara: Chapter 1* promises to be a cinematic experience worth watching.
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