Wait is finally over! Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer, featuring Rishab Shetty, has finally dropped, leaving fans in a tizzy. As soon as the sequel to the 2022 hit Kantara was announced, expectations were growing by leaps and bounds. Now, with the release of the trailer, anticipation has scaled new heights.
In a historic promotional step, the trailer was released in several languages by leading stars of Indian cinema. Hrithik Roshan released the Hindi one, Tamil heartthrob Sivakarthikeyan debuted the Tamil trailer, Telugu sensation Prabhas premiered the Telugu version, and Malayalam legend Prithviraj Sukumaran released the Malayalam version. This cross-industry effort just proves the movie’s genuinely pan-India appeal.
The trailer introduces Rishab Shetty as Berme, Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi, and Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara, supported by an ensemble cast that includes Jayaram and Rakesh Poojari. The visuals are dark and moody, complemented by a haunting sound track by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. With its intense tone, spiritual depth, and visceral action, Kantara: Chapter 1 promises to be a cinematic epic that will resonate across generations.
Directed and written by Rishab Shetty, the original Kantara was filmed in the mystical Dakshina Kannada village and tracked the conflict of a Kambala champion against a forest officer. The film was acclaimed for its grounded storytelling, spiritual themes, and word-of-mouth success, which made it a cultural phenomenon.
Directed by Chaluve Gowda and Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films — the makers of KGF and Salaar — Kantara: Chapter 1 arrives on a grand scale of theatrical release on October 2, 2025. The movie shall be available in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, solidifying its position among the highly awaited pan-India releases of 2025.