Despite swirling rumors of postponement, Hombale Films has emphatically confirmed that "Kantara: Chapter 1," starring and directed by Rishab Shetty, will hit theaters on October 2, 2025. A new, dynamic video posted on their social media channels officially dispelled any doubts, with the caption, "No doubts. No delays. The legendary saga, #KantaraChapter1 unfolds on October 2nd, 2025."
This highly anticipated prequel to the 2022 blockbuster "Kantara" is a period fantasy action film set during the Kadambas of Banavasi. Rishab Shetty is set to reprise his lead role, this time as a Naga Sadhu possessing extraordinary powers.
Produced on a grand scale by the "Salaar" makers, Hombale Films, "Kantara: Chapter 1" boasts a stellar technical team, including B. Ajaneesh Loknath for music and Arvind S. Kashyap as cinematographer. While the rest of the cast remains under wraps, the film's promise of delving deeper into the Panjurli Deiva mythology has fans eagerly awaiting its release.
The film will be released in Kannada and dubbed into multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, English, and Malayalam. Amazon Prime Video has secured the post-theatrical streaming rights, further highlighting the film's potential.
In addition to "Kantara: Chapter 1," Rishab Shetty is also set to join Prasanth Varma's "Jai Hanuman," a sequel within the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). He will portray Lord Hanuman, expanding upon the events teased in "HanuMan."
With "Kantara: Chapter 1" firmly set for its October 2025 release, audiences can prepare for an epic cinematic journey into the heart of ancient mythology and thrilling action.
