Rishab Shetty Learned Kalaripayattu For ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ – Deets

Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his performance in 'Kantara'.

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New Delhi: Rishab Shetty, who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his role in 'Kantara,' is set to take his performance to new heights in the upcoming prequel, 'Kantara: Chapter 1.'  According to several media reports, the actor has learned Kalaripayattu for the prequel for a year.

For Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab is truly leaving no stone unturned to bring a never-before-seen phenomenon to the screen. The actor has trained in Kalaripayattu for the film. Considered one of the oldest and most scientific martial arts in the world, Kalaripayattu originated in Kerala. The actor underwent a year-long, dedicated training regimen in this martial art to perfect his form.

Remarkably, Rishab has always put maximum effort into his roles. In Kantara, he also performed the bull race sequence of the Kambala race by himself. Kambala is the annual buffalo race of Tulu Nadu, the popular sporting festival in Karnataka’s coastal belt. Buffaloes ran riot in the slushy paddy fields at Kakkepadavu in Dakshina Kannada district.

 Moreover, while the actor has consistently brought Indian traditional culture to the screen, by showcasing the martial art of Kalaripayattu in Kantara: Chapter 1, he will once again demonstrate his commitment to presenting rooted stories through his films.

Rishab Shetty is working on delivering a divine experience like never before with the highly anticipated Kantara Chapter 1. Additionally, he is in talks with Bollywood director Ashutosh Gowariker for a potential collaboration.