Synopsis

Kantara: Chapter 1 is an Indian Kannada-language mythological period action drama film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the mythological tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film.

Plot: Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film is expected to explore the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the mythological lore and history explored in the first film released in 2022. Like its predecessor, the sequel would reportedly blend regional folklore, spirituality, and action, continuing the saga of man's relationship with nature and the divine, Set during the reign of Kadambas of Banavasi.

Star Cast

Gulshan Devaiah,Rishab Shetty,Rukmini Vasanth

Release Date

02-10-2025