70th National Film Awards: 7 Unknown facts about Kantara
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70th National Film Awards
Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for 'Kantara'. The film was praised by not just the critics but loved by audience all over the world.
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Small budget
Kantara was made from a relatively small budget of just Rs 16 crore. The movie made a staggering Rs 400 crore worldwide.
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Meaning of Kantara
Kantara translates to 'mystical forest' in English. It is a fitting name for the movie.
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The folklore
Kantara is based on the folklore from the community of Keradi village. It has a rich culture and legacy. The movie was also shot in the Keradi village.
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Daiva's shriek
Rishab Shetty revealed in an interview that the spine-chilling shriek of the Daiva was recorded by him at the end of the movie's shooting.
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Writer and director
Rishab Shetty is a phenomenal actor for sure. However, he also directed and wrote the brilliant film 'Kantara'.
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Minimal use of stunt double
Rishab Shetty has revealed that he doesn't like using stunt doubles for his roles. In Kantara also, Rishab did not use any stunt double and did all the stunts by himself.