70th National Film Awards: 7 Unknown facts about Kantara

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. 

Kantara was made from a relatively small budget of just Rs 16 crore. The movie made a staggering Rs 400 crore worldwide. 

Kantara translates to 'mystical forest' in English. It is a fitting name for the movie. 

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. 

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. 

Rishab Shetty is a phenomenal actor for sure. However, he also directed and wrote the brilliant film 'Kantara'. 

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.