Actor-director Rishab Shetty, acclaimed for his self-directed film Kantara Chapter 1, has shared the fascinating real-life inspiration behind the movie. Speaking in a recent interview, Shetty revealed that the film draws from an incident in his village around 20 years ago, involving a confrontation between a farmer and a forest official. He explained that he saw this not merely as a personal conflict but as a broader struggle between humans and nature, which became the foundation for Kantara’s storyline, highlighting the intertwining of culture, agriculture, and environmental concerns.
Addressing the film’s climactic sequences, Shetty noted that the visuals were initially conceived in his imagination. “Everyone praises the climax scenes, but I firmly believe some higher force guided me to envision them,” he said, indicating the almost mystical inspiration behind these critical moments.
Shetty further emphasized the importance of making content accessible to all audiences. “Storytelling must be easily understood by the common viewer to transcend regional boundaries. With Kantara, this belief has been reaffirmed,” he added, expressing confidence that viewers connect with thought-provoking and culturally rooted narratives.
