Kantara: Chapter 1 Set to Enchant Audiences with Historical Prequel

Rishab Shetty's directorial 'Kantara: Chapter 1', a prequel to the acclaimed 'Kantara', will release on October 2, 2025. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie features a detailed reconstruction of the Kadamba Empire. The original film set in Karnataka's woodlands earned over Rs 400 crore and won National Awards.

The much-awaited directorial debut of Rishab Shetty, 'Kantara: Chapter 1', is slated for a worldwide release on October 2, 2025, as per an announcement by Hombale Films on Sunday.

This film serves as a prequel to the 2022 National Award-winning 'Kantara', also helmed by Shetty. The Kannada-language venture, recreated to depict the historic Kadamba Empire, seeks to immerse audiences into a historical setting.

Previously, 'Kantara' captivated a global audience with its unique portrayal of a small community in Karnataka, earning over Rs 400 crore and sweeping up National Awards for its compelling storytelling.