The movie Kantara, produced by Hombale Films, has been a game changer for the South film industry as well as for India as a whole. The film showcases the traditional culture of Kambala and Bhoota Kola art form with stunning visual grandeur, bringing the heartlands of India to the forefront of global cinema. Its impact was recently recognized when Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, used Kantara as an example during a speech in parliament to illustrate how Indian cinema is gaining major recognition on the global stage. The Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 was successfully passed in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, spoke in parliament about the film Kantara, which showcases Indian culture and has gained international attention. During his speech, the Minister emphasized how films like Kantara bolster the Indian film industry by earning recognition both domestically and abroad. Additionally, he noted that the film has provided significant recognition to the South Indian film industry, which had been requesting it for some time.
In 2022, Rishab Shetty directed, wrote, and acted in Kantara, which became one of the biggest hits in India. As the fourth highest-grossing film that year, it received widespread praise from audiences and dignitaries alike, including the Honorable Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. After a successful theatrical run, the film was also released on OTT and found success in that arena as well.
Moreover, recently, Hombale Films dropped a thrilling teaser of their upcoming Prashanth Neel’s directorial ‘Salaar’ starring Prabhas which is all set for its release on 28th September 2023.