OTT: When, where to watch 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
What's the story
Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 is likely to make its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video on October 30, 2025, per ETimes. The film will be available in multiple languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. It is the prequel to the critically acclaimed Kantara (2022) and delves into the spiritual and cultural roots of coastal Karnataka. An official confirmation from the streamer is awaited.
Film overview
Cast and crew of the film
The film, directed by Shetty, explores a world steeped in tradition, emotions, and deep-rooted mythology. It stars Shetty as Berme, a warrior who becomes the first to commune with the divine Panjurli spirit. Rukmini Vasanth plays Princess Kanakavathi while Gulshan Devaiah features as Prince Kulasekhara. The movie is produced by Hombale Films with Arvind S Kashyap handling cinematography.
Audience response
Film clashed with 'Sunny Sanskari...'
The film has been lauded for its storytelling, visuals, and depth of folklore. The movie, released on October 2, clashed with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, produced by Dharma Productions. While the movie received mixed reviews, it has had a sensational box office run, earning ₹494.55cr so far, per Sacnilk.