Kantara Chapter 1 release date: Rishab Shetty's prequel will be out next year on Gandhi Jayanti
The prequel to Rishab Shetty's Kantara finally gets a release date after months of anticipation from fans. Check out more details below.
The makers of Rishab Shetty's Kantara, which became 2022's surprise Kannada blockbuster film, have finally announced the release date of the prequel. On Sunday, Hombale Films revealed that Kantara: Chapter 1 will release worldwide on October 2, 2025. (Also read: Kantara Chapter 1 teaser out: Rishab Shetty's prequel to be set in 300 CE?)
Kantara Chapter 1 release date
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The teaser of the prequel was shared in November 2023. At the beginning of the teaser, Rishab asks the audience if they can see the βlightβ that helps them look both into the βpast and the future.β His character Shiva can be seen looking up at the moon before heβs introduced in a completely different avatar.The teaser sees him in a whole new look, complete with long hair and a ripped body, with a trishool in hand.
Earlier in March this year, the makers had revealed that Kantara will have a prequel that will explore the events first introduced in the film. "On this auspicious occasion of Ugadi & New Year, we are delighted to announce that the writing for the second part of #Kantara has begun. We can't wait to bring you another captivating story that showcases our relationship with nature. Stay tuned for more updates," the post read.
Kantara, which Rishab both directed and acted in, saw him in a dual role as Shiva and his father, a Daiva Kola performer. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a man who is possessed by Guliga Deva and Panjuluri Deva to rid the village of evil. The film ends with Shiva disappearing into the forest to meet his fatherβs spirit, who had also disappeared in a similar manner.
Rishab won the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in Kantara, which also bagged the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment honour.



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