Hombale Films’ most anticipated Kantara: Chapter 1 is indeed a film eagerly looked up to by the masses. After the mega success of Kantara in 2022, which became the biggest sleeper hit and registered record-breaking numbers at the box office, audiences will now get to witness the prequel with Kantara: Chapter 1, further fueling the excitement. It stands as the biggest film of the year, now just one month away from its release.
The countdown for Kantara: Chapter 1 has begun, with the film releasing on 2nd October. Bringing an unprecedented scale, a massive canvas, spectacular performances, and a powerful story from the heartlands of India, this is a film destined to storm the box office and set new records.
The poster featuring Rishab Shetty in a completely different avatar was released, leaving everyone stunned. Recently, the makers also introduced Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara and Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi, unveiling their looks from the film.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of Hombale Films’ most ambitious undertakings. The creative team 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.
Moreover, Hombale Films is leaving no stone unturned in carrying forward the legacy of this 2022 masterpiece. The makers have curated an extensive war sequence for Kantara: Chapter 1 with national and international specialists, involving over 500 skilled fighters and featuring 3,000 people. This sequence was filmed in an entire town spanning 25 acres on rugged terrain, over a period of 45–50 days, making it one of the biggest sequences in the history of Indian cinema.
Scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, the film will launch in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, reaching audiences across languages and regions while remaining deeply 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.
