Here’s the latest (2025) information on Kantara: Chapter 1 (also called Kantara – A Legend: Chapter 1) — cast, plot, production & news. If you want, I can also pull up trailers, stills, or interviews.
🎬 Basic Details
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Kantara: Chapter 1 (also “Kantara – A Legend: Chapter 1”) Koimoi+3Wikipedia+3IMDb+3 |
| Language | Kannada (original); dubbed versions planned in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, English. Wikipedia+2PINKVILLA+2 |
| Director / Writer | Rishab Shetty Wikipedia+2Hindustan Times+2 |
| Producer(s) | Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films (also Chaluve Gowda) Wikipedia+2IMDb+2 |
| Music | B. Ajaneesh Loknath Wikipedia+1 |
| Cinematography | Arvind Kashyap Wikipedia+1 |
| Budget | ~ ₹125 crore Wikipedia |
| Release date | 2 October 2025 (Gandhi Jayanti / Vijayadashami) Wikipedia+2PINKVILLA+2 |
| Runtime | ~ 2 hours 45 minutes (as per the synopsis revealed by HT quoting Fandango) Hindustan Times+1 |
👥 Cast
Here are the confirmed/announced main cast members:
| Actor / Actress | Role / Notes |
|---|---|
| Rishab Shetty | Leads; plays a Naga Sadhu, a warrior-mystic / bridge between mortals & divine. Hindustan Times+2Wikipedia+2 |
| Rukmini Vasanth | Kanakavathi Wikipedia+1 |
| Gulshan Devaiah | Kulashekara Wikipedia+1 |
| Jayaram | Role not fully detailed in public sources so far. Wikipedia+1 |
| Rakesh Poojari | Also part of cast. Wikipedia+2The Times of India+2 |
🧾 Plot / Story
Since it’s a prequel to Kantara (2022), the film explores mythical / ritual origin themes. Key points:
- Set in 300 CE during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty in the coastal Karnataka / Banavasi region. Hindustan Times+2PINKVILLA+2
- It delves into how ancient rituals (especially Daiva / Bhuta Kola tradition) got started, mystical forests, divine spirits awakening. Hindustan Times+2PINKVILLA+2
- The protagonist (Shetty’s character) is a Naga Sadhu — a mystic with super-human / supernatural connection bridging mortal world & divine world. Hindustan Times+1
⚙️ Production / Behind-the-Scenes News
- Dubbing: Rukmini Vasanth has completed dubbing for her role as Kanakavathi. The Times of India
- Post-production stage: Film assumed to be in final phases. The Times of India+2Wikipedia+2
- Safety incidents:
- There was a tragic incident where a junior artist (MF Kapil) drowned during a break near the Souparnika River. An FIR was filed, investigations ongoing. The Economic Times
- Also, rumors of a boat capsizing during shoot (Mani Dam backwaters) were denied by the production. The Times of India+1
- Artisans & crew: The project is bringing together artisans from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu etc., showing a pan-regional involvement in crafting the film. The Times of India
- New collaborations: Diljit Dosanjh has joined the film in some capacity — lending voice for a celebratory track / special musical number. The Times of India+2The Times of India+2
🔍 What’s Generating Buzz / Recent Updates
- Release formats: It will release in IMAX, 4DX, D-Box etc. Wikipedia
- Posters / first looks: For example, Rukmini Vasanth’s first look as Kanakavathi was unveiled on the Varamahalakshmi festival. The Times of India
- Strong expectations due to large scale (budget, mythological elements), and the popularity of the original Kantara (2022) which had huge box-office success. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
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