Episode 3077
Kantara: Chapter 1
Sun, 2025-Oct-05 01:30 UTC
Length - 2:32
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Kantara: Chapter 1 is a 2025 Indian Kannada-Language period mythological action drama film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty along with Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, The story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film.
Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film is expected to explore the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the lore and history explored in the first film released in 2022. Like its predecessor, the prequel would reportedly blend regional folklore, spirituality, and action, continuing the saga of man's relationship with nature and the divine.
Filming began in November 2023. The first look and teaser was released on 27 November 2023. Rishab Shetty plays the role of a Naga Sadhu with superhuman powers. The publicity poster was designed by Kaani Studio. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score. The film was released on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, in standard, IMAX, D-Box, ICE, 4DX, Dolby Cinema and EPIQ formats. Like its predecessor, the film received positive reviews from critics.
Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 is currently the fourth highest grossing Kannada film of all time and second highest grossing Kannada film of 2025.
This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:30 UTC on Sunday, 5 October 2025.
For the full current version of the article, see Kantara: Chapter 1 on Wikipedia.
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