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Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 Wraps Shoot, Makers Share Gripping BTS Video
Published By : IANS Last Updated: The makers of Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara: Chapter 1 have shared a BTS video, giving a glimpse into the making of the film. The makers of director Rishab Shetty's eagerly awaited film, 'Kantara: Chapter 1', which will be a prequel to the blockbuster 'Kantara', on Monday announced that the film had been wrapped and released a video that gave a glimpse of the fascinating manner in which the film had been made. Hombale Films, the production house producing the eagerly awaited film, took to its X timeline to share the link to the glimpse video. It wrote, 'Wrap Up… The Journey Begins. Presenting #WorldOfKantara ~ A Glimpse into the making. #KantaraChapter1 has been a divine journey, deeply rooted in our culture, brought to life with unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, and incredible team spirit. Can't wait to see you all in theatres on October 2nd, as this legendary tale unfolds on big screens worldwide." The making video shows the amount of effort that both the unit and the film's director Rishab Shetty have put into the film. Rishab Shetty discloses that the film has been shot over a period of three years and that thousands have worked on Kantara: Chapter 1, which he believes is not just a film but a divine force. Wrap Up… The Journey Begins ❤️🔥Presenting #WorldOfKantara ~ A Glimpse into the making. – Head to Settings -> Audio Track -> Select your language of choice. #KantaraChapter1 has been a divine journey, deeply rooted in our culture, brought to life with… — Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) July 21, 2025 Rishab Shetty, in the glimpse video says, 'I have a dream. To tell the story of my land to the whole world. Our village. Our people. Our beliefs. When I chose to pursue that dream, thousands stood with me. Three years of hard work. Two hundred and fifty days of shoot. No matter the challenges I have faced, the faith never let go of me. My entire team, my producers, they were my backbone. Everyday, as I looked out to the thousands who had gathered to work, one thought kept coming back to me. This is not just a film. This is a divine force. Welcome to the world of Kantara." The director then disclosed that the film had been wrapped up but then this was also the beginning. For the unaware, Kantara was a pan Indian blockbuster featuring Rishab Shetty in a dual role, along with Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar. The film's story revolved around a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer. The film, which emerged a huge blockbuster, also came in for critical acclaim from film industry legends across the country. In fact, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth called up the core team of the film to congratulate them for having made a movie which he described as a 'masterpiece'. Responding to Rajinikanth's message, director and actor Rishab Shetty had then said, 'Dear Rajinikanth sir! You are the biggest Superstar in India and I have been your fan since childhood. Your appreciation is my dream come true. You inspire me to do more local stories and inspire our audiences everywhere. Thank you sir." 'Kantara : Chapter 1', the prequel to the blockbuster film, will be set during the reign of the Kadambas of Banavasi. It has been written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. The movie stars Rishab and Jayaram in the lead roles. Filming for the upcoming actioner began in November 2023, with the first look and teaser released on November 27. Sources reveal that Rishab Shetty will portray a Naga Sadhu with superhuman powers in the film. 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is scheduled for release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Wire
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
EHV International Brings Fireback to Mumbai
Mumbai, 14th July 2025 — Following the opening of Fireback in Goa last year, EHV International - the company behind genre-defining concepts like Indian Accent, Comorin, HOSA and Chor Bizarre - now brings its authentic Thai restaurant and bar to the heart of Mumbai at Nilaya Anthology, Lower Parel. Named after Thailand's striking national bird — the Siamese Fireback — the restaurant is a tribute to the theatrics and fire-grilled boldness that define traditional Thai kitchens. At its helm is legendary Chef David Thompson, widely regarded as one of the world's foremost authorities on Thai cuisine. As Culinary Director of Fireback, Chef Thompson brings authenticity to shaping a menu that could well be seen in a leading restaurant in Bangkok. Chef David Thompson says, 'What an exciting prospect. We are looking forward to making Fireback fly in Mumbai and across India.' Rohit Khattar, Founder Chairman EHV International says, 'In 1999 in New Delhi, we opened what was perhaps India's first pan Asian restaurant, 'Oriental Octopus'. I always nurtured the desire to open an authentic, approachable Thai restaurant. Enter Chef David Thompson, whose cuisine I have always admired. Our accomplished team of chefs led by Brand Chef Kaustubh Haldipur were extensively trained in Bangkok by David. Our mixologist extraordinaire, Varun Sharma, too travelled through Asia to create an ideal cocktail list. We hope Mumbai enjoys Fireback, which, like Comorin, has the incredibly beautiful Nilaya Anthology as its abode.' From smokey wok-fried stir-fries and charred skewers to fiercely spiced jungle curries and refined classics, Fireback's menu is a study in contrast: sharp heat, soft herbs, bold ferments, and grilled intensity. The menu is structured to reflect the organic rhythm of Thai cooking — dishes are served in the order they are prepared, arriving hot from the grill or wok to be shared, savoured, and explored. The experience begins with bold, textural small plates like the Miang Kham, a betel leaf bundle layered with pomelo, toasted coconut and roasted peanuts, and the Mushroom larb, a northern Thai-style herb salad tossed with toasted rice powder and chilli. The Pineapple som tam, a sweet-sour reimagination of papaya salad with tamarind, palm sugar and peanuts, delivers both familiarity and surprise. Seafood- forward dishes like the Scallop salad — delicately spiced and bright with grated coconut and lemongrass — and the Crispy squid, finished with golden garlic and crushed black peppercorns, showcase a balance of clean, aromatic flavours with intense hits of umami. From the Josper grill that is centre stage emerge many fiery grills — the Banana leaf wrapped sea bass, marinated in dried red curry and coconut cream, with aromatic kaffir lime leaves sealing in the heat. The Lamb chop gorlae, a southern Thai-style grilled lamb served with crispy shallots and ajad pickle, is smokey, juicy, and bold. For something plant-forward, the Pumpkin and sweet potato, glazed in gorlae sauce and fire-grilled, is surprisingly rich in depth and texture. Larger plates include signature curries like the Massaman curry, with pumpkin, coriander seeds and peanuts — warm, spiced, and nostalgic, and the uncompromising Jungle curry of grilled pork, featuring house-made chilli paste, turmeric and deep-fried shallots. The Red curry with soft-shell crab, fragrant with ginger and lime leaves, offers a moment of richness and indulgence. For comfort and contrast, the Classic Thai omelette and Crab fried rice deliver familiarity, each elevated with restraint and technical finesse. Complementing the kitchen is an equally thoughtful beverage program crafted by EHV International's Head of Bars, Varun Sharma. Rooted in Thai ingredients and inventive technique, highlights include the Thai Spiced Diablo, made with tequila, fresh tomato water, a house Thai spice mix, and finished with a wasabi foam; and the Tom Yum Highball, with gin, guava and lemongrass cordial, kaffir lime, and sparkling water. The Mango Rice offers a playful take on Thailand's iconic dessert, blending rum with mango and rice cordial, while the Galangal brings depth with whisky, pickled galangal brine, and honey. From smokey and complex drinks like the Lapsang Old Fashioned to crisp and refreshing pours like the Lemongrass — a mix of mezcal, lemongrass, coconut, and carbonated water — the cocktail menu is designed to surprise and delight. Kevin Rodrigues, Head of Wines, EHV International, has curated a list of aromatic, fruit-forward wines with a hint of sweetness — ideal for balancing the spice and complexity of Thai cuisine. A wide selection of wines by the glass encourages guests to explore and discover pairings that elevate every bite. The interiors and exteriors have been designed by London's Russell Sage Studio, under the direction of EHV's Director Design, Rashmi Khattar. Architectural services are provided by Incubis Consultants (India). The design is a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. Fireback restaurant embodies the warmth, energy and authenticity of Thai culture, reimagined through a sustainable and modern lens. The space blends in a grounded material palette with clean aesthetics and subtle oriental gestures. You are welcomed with a striking ceiling light feature suspended in gentle curves creates a wave like canopy that runs the length of the dining area casting a soft glow on the ceiling paster finish. The interior design of the space feels very exciting, energetic, cool and confident. Simple design with unfussy playful moments that connect displaying the mix of easy warmth and dash of urban chic - unfussy like the menu. Fireback Mumbai Location: Entrance through Comorin at Nilaya Anthology, Mumbai Opening Date: 14th July 2025 Reservations: 91 022 35387627 Instagram: @firebackrestaurant About EHV ( EHV International is a pioneering hospitality company that creates and manages industry-leading restaurant concepts, including Indian Accent, Comorin, Hosa, Fireback and Chor Bizarre. (Disclaimer: The above content is a press release and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Meta buys 3 per cent stake in Ray-Ban parent co; shares jump
By Elisa Anzolin and Juby Babu Shares in EssilorLuxottica , the maker of Ray-Ban glasses, jumped on Wednesday after reports that Meta Platforms had acquired a stake of nearly 3% in the Franco-Italian company. The shares, which are listed in Paris, rose 5.4% to 252 euros by 0925 GMT, the biggest gainer on the pan European STOXX 600 index. Facebook-parent Meta, which has a partnership with the company for the production of smartglasses, has acquired a nearly 3% stake in the eyewear maker, a source told Reuters on Tuesday. Bloomberg said that Meta had bought a stake worth around 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in EssilorLuxottica and is considering further investments that could build its holding to around 5% over time. EssilorLuxottica declined to comment, while Meta did not immediately respond when contacted by Reuters. "The investment should be read as a vote of confidence in EssilorLuxottica in the smart-glasses opportunity," said analysts at Bernstein. Last year both EssilorLuxottica and Meta confirmed they discussed a potential investment by Meta in the company, after the Wall Street Journal reported the U.S. group was in talks to buy a 5% stake. In September Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it would have been a "symbolic" gesture to cement their long-term partnership. Sprucing up its wearable technology with artificial-intelligence capabilities could help Meta attract new users as it invests billions of dollars in bolstering its AI infrastructure. The social media giant announced earlier this year it teamed up with Oakley, another EssilorLuxottica brand, to release AI-powered smart glasses , expanding its push into wearable tech after the success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, millions of which have been sold since their launch in 2023. The "Oakley Meta HSTN" will feature a hands-free high-resolution camera, open-ear speakers, water resistance and Meta AI capabilities. EssilorLuxottica planned to boost its production capacity for smart glasses and hopes to expand its collaboration with Meta to other brands, Chief Executive Francesco Milleri had said in February.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- The Hindu
This fine dine Chinese restaurant in Bengaluru brings dishes from four regions of China
For a long time in Bengaluru, pan Asian cuisine was ruling the restaurant circuit. It seems that is now passe, as we get more region-focussed menus. Case in point, Yan Yan, the new restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. A fine dine restaurant that brings together dishes from Canton, Hakka, Sichuan and Hunan regions of China. Even though it launched last week, the restaurant is packed, a good sign. Yan Yan is in the same spot where Lantern, their previous Asian restaurant was. Shades of red, in typical oriental style dominate the decor. Blue vases, Chinese hand fans and lush silk fabric complete the look. It is spread over two levels, the lower floor overlooking a flowing water body. Yan Yan means a feast for the eyes. And in that vein, we are handed a menu on an iPad that is complete with pictures of each dish, so you can see what your dish will look like before you order it. The menu has sections such as cold plates, dim sum, hot plates, mains and desserts. The beautiful plating makes it hard to decide what to order. Hidden gems Each cocktail at Yan Yan is named after a jewel or a gem. The highlight for me is the Moonstone Elixir cocktail. A concoction of vodka, sparkling wine and bitter melon (yes that is a karela). It takes us by surprise, as it is fresh and light, with a hint of the bitter. Even the non-bitter gourd lovers on the table gave it their approval. Serpentine dew is made of Sichuan peppercorn infused tequila, tomato water and celery soda, and Jasper Ember has whiskey, homemade goji berry syrup and aromatic bitters. All the cocktails are Asian inspired, balanced and innovative. An array of small plates are brought to the table. The tofu skin and baby spinach salad is made of delicate bean curd skin, that is chewy and savoury. Served a stop crunchy wanton skin and greens, we really enjoy this. The petit greens and colossal crab with quail eggs is decent; the flavours are not much to write home about. Shaolin asparagus and water chestnut is crunchy with an umami-heavy dressing. We try a platter of dim sums too; the thin casing impresses us. Classic Chinese numbers We want to see what elevated Chinese is when it comes to the classics. So, for mains, we opt for Sichuan chicken, stir fried greens, noodles and crispy prawn. The chicken is the clear winner. A mildly spicy sauce, that is nutty and aromatic with juicy pieces of meat. The dried red chilies and cashew nuts add another dimension. The wok fried prosperity noodles are the perfect combo for this. We pick a delicate soy garlic sauce for the noodles. The truffle and tenderloin fried rice also comes highly recommended. Vegetarians should try the 12 Mile Farmed Mushrooms. The dish is made of five types of mushrooms — pioppino, shiitake, wood ear, eryngii and oyster— in a light gravy. Dessert too is a mix of classics and modern. The sesame mochi is warm and chewy and stuffed with a rich black sesame paste. The darsaan has tender coconut ice cream, atop a bed of fried noodles. Crunchy, sweet, cold and fruity, all in one. Warm service, comfort classics but elevated and creative cocktails won me over. I will be returning to try more. Cost for two ₹4,000. At Residency Road. For more details or reservations, call 9035416155
News18
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Prabhas' The RajaSaab Will Cross Rs 1000 Crore', Director Expresses Confidence
Last Updated: The RajaSaab has been shot in India's largest horror-fantasy set ever created. Apart from Prabhas, the film also features Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal and Malavika Mohanan. Director Maruthi, whose upcoming magnum opus 'The RajaSaab' featuring pan Indian star Prabhas in the lead, has expressed confidence that his film's collections will breach the Rs 1000 crore mark when the horror-fantasy entertainer hits screens on December 5 this year. Director Maruthi, who turned up for an interaction with mediapersons who had assembled in Hyderabad from all across the country for a mega teaser launch of the film, was asked if The RajaSaab would break the collection records of Prabhas's earlier films 'Baahubali' and 'Kalki', which made well over a 1000 crores each. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) Replying to another question on whether Prabhas plays two characters in the film, Maruthi clarified that Prabhas played just one character in the film. The movie is already breaking records even before its release. The RajaSaab has been shot in India's largest horror-fantasy set ever created. A towering, haunted mansion steeped in secrets and ominous silence has been erected for the film. In the teaser, which was recently released, Prabhas appears in two striking looks — one brimming with irresistible swag, boundless energy, and screen-dominating charm, and another that hints at darker, mystical undertones. Apart from Prabhas, the film also features Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar — each adding layers of mystery to the cursed mansion's tale. Produced by People Media Factory and directed by Maruthi, 'The RajaSaab' is slated to release on December 5 this year in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam as a pan-Indian entertainer. First Published:
