India, Oct. 9 -- Rishab Shetty is basking in the success of Kantara Chapter 1. The prequel to the 2022 release has already broken box office records since its release last Friday. It seems that the actor did not leave any stone unturned to ensure he looked the part of a warrior in the film. He trained in the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu under Vipindas Gurukkal at Athma Kalari, as shared by the Instagram account of Athma Kalari Village. (Also read: Kantara Chapter 1 makers urge fans not to imitate Daiva characters in public: 'Such acts amount to trivialising.')

In a picture shared by the training centre, Rishab can be seen lying on the ground, facing above. A member from the centre stretched his right leg above while another press...