Rishab Shetty Starrer Kantara: Chapter 1 To Debut In Cinemas On October 2 Next Year

upcoming Kanna language pan-India film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, has locked its release date. film, which is a prequel to National Award-winning Kanna film ‘Kantara: A Legend’, is set to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2025.

makers of film took to social media on Sunday to announce film’s release. y wrote in caption, “ moment has arrived. divine forest whispers. #KantaraChapter1 Worldwide Grand Release on October 2, 2025”.

makers have spared no effort in creating a visual extravaganza as y have recreated historic Kamba Empire at Kundapur, immersing viewers in an era of valour, culture, and mystique. This intricate set, complete with detailed architecture and lifelike surroundings, is expected to transport audiences to a bygone time.

‘Kantara’, which was written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, under Hombale Films. starred Rishab Shetty in dual roles. film is set and was filmed in Keri in coastal Karnataka, principal photography began in August 2021.

film turned out to be a major commercial success and emerged as second highest-grossing Kanna film of all time after ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’, which was released in same year a few months apart.

It was also 2022's fourth highest-grossing film in India. film has been a favourite of not just audience but also authorities as it was also featured at 54th IFFI Indian panorama section, where it won Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award.

For upcoming film, Rishab has undergone rigorous training in Kalaripayattu, which is one of oldest martial art forms originating from Kerala.

It was Kantara : Chapter 1 that introduced richness of Konkan folklore to world.

--IANS--