‘Kantara: Chapter 1’: Rishab Shetty reveals it took 15-16 drafts to perfect its screenplay for the backstory

Rishab Shetty opened up about the evolution of ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, detailing the demanding journey of refining the screenplay with 15-16 drafts. Initially envisioning a mere backstory for Shiva’s father, the creative team quickly recognized that the depth of the narrative warranted a full prequel.