THE CULTURAL PHENOMENON THAT CAPTURED INDIAN CINEMA NOW UNLEASHES ITS MYTHOLOGY ACROSS WEBTOON COMICS
Mumbai, October 1, 2025 : In a defining moment for Indian fandom, Hombale Films and visionary filmmaker
Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films have joined forces with India’s
largest comic and webtoon platform, Toonsutra, to transform the record-breaking
cinematic phenomenon Kantara – A Legend into expansive new media formats
spanning digital comics and graphic novels.
The blockbuster that captured the soul of a nation and
crossed cultural boundaries worldwide will now allow fans to experience the
world of Kantara through a whole new creative dimension.
"Kantara has always been more than cinema for
us—it is a cultural movement born from the soil of Karnataka," said Vijay Kiragandur, Founder, Hombale Films. “At
Hombale, we have believed in telling stories that not only entertain but also
preserve our heritage and inspire pride in our traditions. Partnering with
Toonsutra allows us to take Kantara beyond the screen, giving fans across India
and the world a chance to relive its power in a new form.”
Rishab Shetty,
writer-director and star of Kantara, expressed his enthusiasm: "Kantara
is a story that belongs to our soil, our people, and our traditions. When we
first brought it to screen, it became more than a film—it became an emotion for
millions. To see the same story take life through illustration is powerful,
because every reader can once again feel the devotion, the rage, the faith, and
the divinity that made Kantara what it is."
"What Rishab and Hombale have created
represents something profound in Indian storytelling – Kantara is a film that
touched the core of our culture and reminded us of the power that exists when
man, nature, and divinity converge," said Sharad
Devarajan, Co-Founder & Chairman of Toonsutra. "Partnering with
Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty to bring Kantara into its first comic is not
just an extension of the film, but a way for millions of fans to experience the
epic world in a new way."
Vishal Anand, Co-Founder & CEO of Toonsutra, added: “Kantara is a story that resonates with timeless themes
of devotion, sacrifice, and the eternal bond between man, nature, and divinity.
At Toonsutra, our mission has always been to take the most powerful stories of
our culture and reimagine them for the next generation of fans. Bringing
Kantara into comics allows us to expand its universe, while honoring the
traditions that inspired it.”
The cult classic that redefined Indian cinema now
returns in graphic novel form. Set in the coastal lands of Karnataka, it
follows the journey of Shiva – rebel, protector, and bearer of the
land’s eternal vow.
From the thunder of the Kambala races to the sacred
village rituals, every moment is brought alive with the same intensity and soul
that audiences experienced on screen.
Kantara lives wherever man, nature, and faith
meet.
The first Kantara comic chapters are available now for
free to fans in India on the Toonsutra comic app available on android and apple
devices or free to read online at toonsutra.com.