Kantara: Chapter 1 is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language period action thriller film set during the reign of Kadambas of Banavasi[2] written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, under Hombale Films. It is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara. The film stars Rishab Shetty as Kaadubettu Shiva.[3]
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| Directed by | Rishab Shetty |
| Written by | Rishab Shetty |
| Produced by | Vijay Kiragandur |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Arvind S. Kashyap |
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| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | ₹125 crore[1] |
Filming began in November 2023 and the film is planned for release in late 2024. The first look and teaser was released on 27 November 2023.[4][5] The publicity poster is designed by Kaani Studio.[6][7] B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score.
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The film's soundtrack album and background score are composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath who had composed for the prequel Kantara.[8]
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Kantara: Chapter 1 is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2025 in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English languages.[9]
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The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime.[10][11]
References edit
- ^ "Kantara 2: Did Rishab Shetty hike the budget to 681 percent after first part?". Pinkvilla. 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Kantara Chapter 1 teaser out: Rishab Shetty's prequel to be set in 300 CE?", Hindustan Times, 27 November 2023
- ^ Padmashree Bhat (6 February 2023). "Rishab Shetty: ನೀವು ನೋಡಿದ್ದೇ 'ಕಾಂತಾರ 2', 'ಕಾಂತಾರ-1' ಈಗ ರೆಡಿ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು; ರಿಷಬ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಘೋಷಣೆ". Vijaya Karnataka. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "The wait is finally over! Here's when Kantara: Chapter 1 first look will be unveiled". ETV Bharat News. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Kantara 2 Teaser: Rishab Shetty Is Covered in Blood and Has Fire In His Eyes in First Look, Watch". News18. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Yashika Mathur (7 July 2023). "Rishab Shetty shares update on Kantara 2: 'We will start shooting…". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Rishab Shetty announces 'Kantara 2' launch in 2024; Says it will be a 'Prequel'". The Economic Times. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ ""The Music Of Kantara Prequel will be a combination of divine, mysterious, and pleasant music", says Kantara Chapter 1 Music Composer Ajaneesh Loknath". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Kantara Chapter 1 teaser: Rishab Shetty is fierce and mighty in film's first look". India Today. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 OTT Release: Where And When To Watch Rishab Shetty's Film". IndiaTimes. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (21 March 2024). "Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 secures digital rights for a whopping price". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
