Rishab Shetty’s epic film, Kantara: Chapter 1, is currently enjoying a stellar theatrical run, boosted by the reputation of its first instalment, Kantara. It explores the mythological origins of a legendary protector in ancient Karnataka and is set approximately a thousand years before the events of the original film. The pan-Indian movie has been winning hearts with its impressive performances, witty storytelling and insane visual effects. The ones who will not be able to make it to the theatres to watch it are eagerly awaiting news of its OTT release, and here it is! Reportedly, the filmmakers have locked in its streaming platform and tentative release date, thrilling fans.
Plot synopsis of Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara: Chapter 1 was released on October 2, 2025, and is a prequel to the highly successful 2022 film, Kantara. Like the first film, this instalment was written, directed by, and stars, Rishab Shetty. In the latest instalment, the film returns to the mystical forests of Kantara to tell the origin of the story of the divine spirits, or Daivas, Panjurli and Guliga, tracing the foundational lore of the original film. The story is set several centuries before the events of the first film, during the 4th century CE, when the Kadamba dynasty was in power.
