India’s ‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ Producer Calls Prequel ‘Our Most Ambitious Project to Date,’ Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Video

India’s ‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ Producer Calls Prequel ‘Our Most Ambitious Project to Date,’ Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Video

2022 Indian sleeper hit “Kantara” may have started as a regional Kannada-language film, but its massive success transformed Hombale Films’ trajectory overnight. Now, producer Vijay Kiragandur is doubling down with “Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1,” a prequel that he says pushes every boundary the company has previously set. Kiragandur has also shared a behind-the-scenes video […]

Who is the Heroine of Kantara Chapter 1? Rumours Point to Rukmini Vasanth

Kantara Chapter 1 Heroine: What’s the Buzz? The mystery around the heroine of Kantara Chapter 1 continues. The film, a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, is directed by Rishab Shetty and is set in the 300s AD. While Rishab reprises a powerful role in this historical mythological setup, the female lead has not been officially announced yet. Rukmini Vasanth in Talks for the Lead Role Among the names being speculated, Rukmini Vasanth is leadi…

Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty’s prequel drama is based on ancient divinities of Tulu region in Karnataka?

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‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ shooting concludes; to be released on this date

New Delhi: The shooting of Rishab Shetty’s much-anticipated directorial “Kantara: Chapter 1” has concluded, the makers said Monday. Slated to release in theatres worldwide October 2, the pan-India movie from Hombale Films is the prequel to 2022’s National Award-winning “Kantara”, also written and fronted by Shetty. Production banner shared the news with a post on its official Instagram handle. The makers also released the BTS (behind the scenes)…

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ made on $15 million budget targets global blockbusters

When “Kantara” released in 2022, few could have predicted that the modestly budgeted Kannada film would upend Indian box office expectations and rewrite the destiny of its creators, Hombale Films. The Rishab Shetty-directed sleeper hit—anchored in regional folklore and rich spiritual tradition—struck a remarkable chord, grossing an estimated $50 million worldwide from a $1.96 million investment, and spawning dubbed releases in multiple Indian la…

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ wrap video reveals Rishab Shetty’s grand vision for India’s most rooted pan-Indian film

Highlights: Kantara Chapter 1, the prequel to the 2022 Kannada blockbuster, has wrapped after a 250-day shoot. Actor-director Rishab Shetty shares a making video capturing three years of intense preparation. Producer Vijay Kiragandur calls it Hombale Films’ “most ambitious project” to date. Film to release worldwide on October 2, 2025, in seven languages including Hindi and English. The much-anticipated prequel Kantara Chapter 1 has officially w…