A heartwarming behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of "Kantara: Chapter 1" has surfaced, showcasing the camaraderie between director and lead actor Rishab Shetty and Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh. The clip captures fun moments from their collaboration on the film's music, generating excitement among fans.
The video, shared by Diljit Dosanjh on Instagram, shows him entering the studio and warmly embracing Rishab Shetty. Rishab expresses his admiration for Diljit, but the singer playfully responds that he is an even bigger fan of Rishab. The two are seen deep in discussion, presumably about the music for "Kantara: Chapter 1". Musician B. Ajaneesh Loknath also features in the video.
Diljit shared his feelings for the film in the Instagram post, calling "Kantara" a masterpiece. He admitted to having a personal connection with the film, recalling how he cried in "sheer ecstasy" when he watched it in the theater, especially during the "Varaha Roopam" song. He also expressed his excitement for "Kantara: Chapter 1," which was released in theaters on October 2, 2025.
Rishab Shetty reciprocated the sentiment by sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his excitement about joining hands with Diljit for the "Kantara" album. He added, "By Shiva's grace, everything fell into place. Much love, Paji. Another Shiva bhakt meets Kantara".
The collaboration between Rishab Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh has been met with enthusiasm from fans. Many have expressed their excitement in the comments sections, with one user calling it a "massive" collaboration and another anticipating a "fire collab".
Diljit Dosanjh has lent his voice to the Hindi version of the "Rebel" song, titled "Bole Re Kantara". Rishab Shetty mentioned that he wanted to work with Diljit for a long time and felt his strong voice would be perfect for the song. He also shared that Diljit deeply connected with the film and that their shared devotion to Lord Shiva made the collaboration feel like a "divine connection".
"Kantara: Chapter 1" is a prequel to the 2022 film "Kantara," which received widespread acclaim and a National Award for Rishab Shetty. The prequel explores the origins of the mythological traditions and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. The film stars Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles.
The creative team behind "Kantara: Chapter 1" includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan. The film features a massive war sequence involving over 500 skilled fighters and 3,000 people.
"Kantara: Chapter 1" has been released globally in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish. The film has been a box office success, earning ₹61.85 crore on its opening day and crossing the ₹100 crore mark in just two days.
