Watch: Kantara Chapter 1 trailer, Rishab Shetty is back with another riveting story

Rishab Shetty in a still from Kantara Chapter 1

The much awaited trailer of Kantara Chapter 1 released just a few minutes ago and we see Rishab Shetty back with another visually strong story and the fable of Kantara.

Hombale Films’ Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of the most anticipated releases of the year 2025.

Rishab returns to the screens as Kantara, there is a certain kind of intrigue that the makers have maintained even in the trailer.

The mystery surrounding the prequel has built a sense of curiosity around the trailer, leaving fans curious about what the makers are set to bring in this biggest film of the year. However, the wait is over, as the makers have officially announced the trailer.

Gulshan Devaiah is introduced as King Kulashekara. His shown to be a tyrant. The princess Kanakavathi played by Rukmini Vasanth is also introduced in the trailer, who falls for Kantara.

Watch the trailer of Kantara: Chapter 1

To make this mega announcement, the makers took to social media, unveiling an enthralling video with the caption — ದಂತಕಥೆಯ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ , ಕಾರ್ಣಿಕದ ಆದಿ ಪರ್ವ… ನಿಮ್ಮಿಂದ ನಿಮಗಾಗಿ ..
#KantaraChapter1 is our tribute to the land and people who made this journey possible.

Presenting #KantaraChapter1Trailer in Kannada : youtu.be/TMQUFhWm8C0

#Kantara #KantaraChapter1onOct2

ದಂತಕಥೆಯ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ , ಕಾರ್ಣಿಕದ ಆದಿ ಪರ್ವ… ನಿಮ್ಮಿಂದ ನಿಮಗಾಗಿ .. #KantaraChapter1 is our tribute to the land and people who made this journey possible. ❤️

Presenting #KantaraChapter1Trailer in Kannada : https://t.co/avAf24FXUL#Kantara #KantaraChapter1onOct2 @hombalefilms…

— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) September 22, 2025

Talking about Kantara, its creative team includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan.

Hombale Films is leaving no stone unturned in carrying forward the legacy of this 2022 masterpiece.

The makers have curated an extensive war sequence for Kantara: Chapter 1 with national and international specialists. It involves over 500 skilled fighters and featuring 3,000 people.

The above mentioned sequence was filmed in an entire town spanning 25 acres on rugged terrain, over a period of 45–50 days.

Kantara Chapter 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2.

The film will release in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, reaching audiences across languages and regions while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural core.

FAQs about Kantara Chapter 1: 

When is Kantara Chapter 1 releasing? 

Kantara Chapter 1 will release worldwide on October 2, 2025

Is it a sequel to Kantara? 

Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the award winning movie Kantara released in 2022. Film's lead actor Rishab Shetty won Best Actor National Award for his role.

Who are the newest additions to Kantara Chapter 1 ? 

Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah is the newest addition and he plays King Kulashekara. Rukmini Vasanth is seen platying princess His shown Kanakavathi .