Rishab Shetty's Journey: Behind the Scenes of Kantara's Climax Shoot

Mumbai: Rishab Shetty, known for his remarkable performance in Kantara: Chapter 1, recently shared the physical toll the production took on him. He posted on Instagram about the swollen leg he sustained while filming the climax scene.

In his heartfelt message, Rishab expressed, "This was during the climax shoot, a swollen leg, an exhausted body, but today, the climax has become something that millions watch and admire. This was only possible through the blessings of the divine energy we believe in. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who have supported us..(sic)."

Previously, Rishab discussed the extensive process behind finalizing the screenplay for Kantara: Chapter 1. In an exclusive conversation, he revealed that it took around 15 to 16 drafts to perfect the script, ensuring every theme and narrative element was included.

When asked about the number of drafts, he clarified, "No, I think, 15-16 drafts. Yes, it is almost a 15-16 narration. So, I would say those 15-16 were narration drafts."

Rishab elaborated, stating, "In the first part, we didn’t write many drafts. We wrote 3-4 drafts, and finished writing in 3-4 months, and we went straight to shooting. It was very simple. When we did the prequel, we started the discussion. We started with the story of Shiva’s father. We finished that script, and the bound script was ready. However, later we understood that the first part needs a backstory, so we thought, ‘Let’s go back a little, let’s keep it as a beginning, and let’s not keep it as a legend.’"

"We finished it, then it became a full script, we then understood that we can’t say it in a small part, it’s a complete backstory," he added.