Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has been generating significant hype since its announcement. The film’s posters have increased the excitement. The original Kantara, released during the pandemic, achieved considerable success in India and abroad. The sequel is planned for 2025. Recent reports indicate that the trailer for Kantara Chapter 1 might be released on September 20, 2025, although official confirmation is pending. The film has already created a record in the Kannada film industry, with its OTT rights sold for approximately 125 crore rupees, which is a first for Kannada cinema. The theatrical release is set for October 2, 2025.
Rishab Shetty is the lead actor and director, and he was honored with a National Award for the first film. Rukmini Vasant will play the female lead, with music by Ajaneesh Loknath. The estimated budget for the film is 125 crore rupees.
[Video of Kantara Song]