Rishab Shetty's aura is unmatched in 'Kantara Chapter 1' first-look
What's the story
The makers of Kantara: Chapter 1 have unveiled new posters featuring lead actor Rishab Shetty on his birthday. The film is a prequel to the critically acclaimed movie Kantara, which was released in 2022. The posters, dropped on Monday, give us a closer look at Shetty's character and confirm that the film will release worldwide on October 2, 2025.
Poster details
'Where legends are born...': Shetty's fierce avatar in posters
The posters feature Shetty in a fierce and powerful avatar, holding an ax and a shield. The background is filled with tribal motifs, which hint at the epic narrative of the film. The caption on the post reads, "Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes." It also wishes Shetty a "divine and glorious birthday."
Film expectations
Aims to exceed the success of its predecessor
Kantara: Chapter 1 aims to exceed the success of its predecessor, Kantara. The original film was made on a budget of ₹16cr and went on to earn over ₹400cr worldwide. It also bagged several awards, including the National Award for Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. But will Chapter 1 survive the sequel curse?
Twitter Post
Check out the posters
Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes… 🔥#Kantara – A prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions.
— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) July 7, 2025
Wishing the trailblazing force behind the legend, @shetty_rishab a divine and glorious birthday.
The much-awaited prequel to the divine cinematic… pic.twitter.com/0dTSh2lZ4k
Production details
Extensive war sequence was shot over several days
Kantara: Chapter 1 will feature an extensive war sequence involving 500 fighters and 3,000 people. The scene was shot in a sprawling 25-acre area over a span of 45-50 days. The film is being produced by Hombale Films, known for their work on KGF and Salaar. It will be released in multiple languages to reach a wider audience.
Production hurdles
Did you know? Makers dismissed boat capsizing accident rumors
A few days ago, there were reports of a boat capsizing accident on the sets of Kantara: Chapter 1. The incident reportedly took place in Karnataka's Mani Reservoir, but no one was hurt as the crew managed to escape before getting injured. However, later on, the makers dismissed such news and claimed that nothing untoward had happened at all. Apart from this, at least three crew members on the film have died in accidents or due to heart attacks.