MUMBAI, Oct 12: “Kantara: Chapter 1” explores themes of faith and spirituality rooted in the rich folklore of coastal Karnataka, and actor-director Rishab Shetty says his intention was not to create a film tied to any specific ideology but to share a compelling story that resonates with universal human experiences. The Kannada film, which is set in pre-colonial Karnataka and depicts the conflict between the tribals of the Kantara forest and a tyrannical king, released in theatres on October 2 and has earned Rs 600 crore globally. “As a storyteller, I always think, I should never be biased, and that we should tell stories to people, like about our folklore, Bharatiyata, and our belief system of nature worshipping. So by adding all these elements we made this story. “Irrespective of a

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