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The official trailer for Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty’s 2022 hit Kantara, was unveiled on September 22, 2025, igniting massive excitement ahead of the film’s worldwide release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.The nearly three-minute trailer opens with a young Shiva questioning the mysterious disappearance of his father, introducing viewers to Kantara’s legendary origin. It reveals that whenever humanity strays into adharma (unrighteousness), divine forces send chosen protectors of dharma (righteousness). Rishab Shetty’s character, Berme, emerges as this chosen one tasked with protecting the land and its ancestral traditions.Set during the Kadamba dynasty era around 300 CE, the story unfolds in the mystical forests of Banavasi, where Berme resists Prince Kulashekara’s attempts to subjugate the Aboriginal people and seize control of their sacred land. The narrative explores themes of resistance against oppression and the preservation of indigenous cultural identity, promising rich mythological depth and intense action.
Rishab Shetty, who also directs and co-writes the film, has significantly raised the bar compared to the original, aiming for a spectacle with ten times the production grandeur. The movie features cinematography by Arvind S Kashyap, music by B Ajaneesh Loknath, and production design by Banglan, under the banner of Hombale Films, produced by Vijay Kiragandur.Kantara: Chapter 1 is a 2-hour 45-minute mythological action drama that not only enhances the visual narrative established by its predecessor but also promises to answer lingering questions about the origins of the traditions and conflicts introduced in Kantara (2022).
Key Details:
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Trailer Release Date | September 22, 2025 |
| Film Release Date | October 2, 2025 (Gandhi Jayanti) |
| Director & Lead Actor | Rishab Shetty |
| Production Company | Hombale Films |
| Cinematography | Arvind S Kashyap |
| Music | B Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Production Design | Banglan |
| Duration | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Setting | Kadamba dynasty era, mystical forests of Banavasi |
| Genre | Mythological Action Drama |
This prequel delves deep into the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva and the spiritual and cultural heritage that shaped the legend, promising an epic cinematic experience that blends mythology, tribal resistance, and supernatural elements.
