Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster ‘Kantara’, is all set for a theatrical release on October 2, 2025.The post-theatrical streaming rights have reportedly been snapped up by a popular OTT platform for a whopping Rs 125 crore.
Diljit gets emotional over ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, Rishab Shetty shows love 
According to Pinkvilla, this is among the highest ever for a Kannada film, second only to ‘KGF 2’. The platform has secured rights for all languages, promising a pan-India OTT release. Are you curious to check out where to stream the movie soon after its theatrical release? Read more
OTT premiere details of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’
As reported by OTT Play, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ will be available on Amazon Prime Video from October 30, just four weeks after hitting theatres. The film will stream in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, while the Hindi-dubbed version is expected after eight weeks.
Revisit ‘Kantara’ before you step into the second installment
Set several centuries in the past during the Kadamba reign, Kantara Chapter 1 explores a man versus nature conflict. The central story revolves around the clash between tribals in Kantara and the King. The second part will have more focus on the origins of divine land guardianship.
Before booking your tickets for ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, revisit the first part which can help you in identifying connections. Our review for ‘Kantara’ reads, “A predictable storyline that is embellished with technical brilliance to make it a unique experience. Kantara is a Rishab-Shetty-show all the way. He shines as the director as well as the protagonist. The cinematography pulls you into the film and makes you a part of it. The first half has a very engaging storyline and apt comedy with quirky one-liners in coastal dialect. The second half, however, delves deep into the actual story of culture and tradition, blended with a little bit of mystery.”The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, Pramod Shetty, Prakash Thuminad, the late Rakesh Poojary, Shaneel Gautham, and others.
