Rishab Shetty’s highly awaited movie Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to transport the audience on a mystical and spiritual ride into the origins of ancient Indian practices. The prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, the movie delves into the origins of the Daiva Kola ritual, against the backdrop of 300 CE, during the Kadamba dynasty.
Rishab Shetty reprises his role as a Naga Sadhu, a mystic-warrior who bridges the human and the spiritual. The tale goes deep into the religious essence and cultural depth of ancient South Indian mythology with the promise of providing a cinematic experience that is immersive and powerful.
The movie will also have Rukmini Vasanth as the heroine and Ajaneesh Loknath as the music composer again, continuing the soulful legacy of chapter one. Adding to the excitement is a rumor that Diljit Dosanjh could provide voiceover for a song, further boosting the film’s pan-India aspirations.
Amazon Prime Video is said to have purchased the OTT rights for ₹125 crore, one of the highest digital transactions ever for a Kannada movie. The film will be released in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, and English, catering to a large national as well as international audience.
Initially planning to come out with the trailer on September 20, the producers have now officially announced the release on September 22, 2025. The movie is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and is scheduled to open in cinemas on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.
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Post-production is also in high gear, with more than 20 VFX facilities working to deliver exemplary visuals and an immersive experience. Kantara: Chapter 1 is not just going to be a movie—it’s going to be a spiritual and cultural experience.
