Hombale Films, one of the biggest production houses in the Indian entertainment industry, continues to redefine cinema with its grand-scale projects. The studio is now gearing up for its next major release, the much-awaited prequel Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. The makers recently announced the completion of the film’s shoot and shared a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the making of the film.

The video highlights the dedication, passion, and depth poured into the project, offering a glimpse into the intense filmmaking process. It has since taken the internet by storm, with netizens expressing their excitement for the film. Fans are already hailing this as Hombale Films’ next blockbuster, eagerly “waiting for the big blast.”

A netizen wrote, “1000 cr loading”

A fan shared his excitement writing, “Another 1000cr for KFI 🔥🔥🔥”

“Waiting for the big blast🔥,” read a tweet.

“Chapter 1 glimpse blown my bind 🔥 Eagerly waiting to watch the movie….,” wrote an excited fan.

A fan praised Rishab, writing, “Looks massive !! Hats off to Rishab Shetty’s dedication.. HGOY loading”

“Blockbuster,” read a fan’s tweet/

A netizen praised and tweeted, “Hombale films never misses — from KGF to Salaar and now this masterpiece loading!”

An excited fan’s tweet read, “From the makers of KGF, Salaar and Kantara?? Bro I already got goosebumps 🔥🔥”

“KGF, Salaar, Kantara… and now this?! Hombale Films is on another level 🔥,” tweeted an excited fan.

“From the makers of KGF, Salaar and Kantara — no wonder it looks this grand 😭🔥,” read netizen’s tweet.

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is one of Hombale Films’ most ambitious undertakings. The creative team behind the film includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan, all of whom have shaped the film’s powerful visual and emotional narrative.

Scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, 2025, the film will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, reaching audiences across languages and regions while staying rooted in its cultural core.

With Kantara Chapter 1, Hombale Films continues to push the boundaries of Indian cinema, promising a deeply immersive experience that celebrates folklore, faith, and cinematic excellence.