Kantara: Chapter 1 Explained

Kantara: Chapter 1
Director:Rishab Shetty
Producer:Vijay Kiragandur
Cinematography:Arvind S. Kashyap
Music:B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Studio:Hombale Films
Country:India
Language:Kannada
Budget:₹125 crore[1]

Kantara: Chapter 1 is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language period action thriller film set during the reign of Kadambas of Banavasi written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, under Hombale Films. It is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara. The film stars Rishab Shetty as Kaadubettu Shiva.[2]

Filming began in November 2023 and the film is planned for release in late 2024. The first look and teaser was released on 27 November 2023.[3] [4] The publicity poster is designed by Kaani Studio.[5] [6] B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score.

Cast

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath who had composed for the prequel Kantara.[7]

Release

Theatrical

Kantara: Chapter 1 was scheduled for a theatrical release in 2024.[8]

Home media

The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kantara 2: Did Rishab Shetty hike the budget to 681 percent after first part?. 24 August 2023. Pinkvilla.
  2. News: 6 February 2023. Rishab Shetty: ನೀವು ನೋಡಿದ್ದೇ 'ಕಾಂತಾರ 2', 'ಕಾಂತಾರ-1' ಈಗ ರೆಡಿ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು; ರಿಷಬ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಘೋಷಣೆ. Vijaya Karnataka. Padmashree Bhat. 29 August 2023.
  3. Web site: 25 November 2025 . The wait is finally over! Here's when Kantara: Chapter 1 first look will be unveiled . 2023-11-25 . ETV Bharat News . en.
  4. Web site: 2023-11-27 . Kantara 2 Teaser: Rishab Shetty Is Covered in Blood and Has Fire In His Eyes in First Look, Watch . 2023-11-27 . News18 . en.
  5. News: Yashika Mathur . 7 July 2023 . Rishab Shetty shares update on Kantara 2: 'We will start shooting… . 29 August 2023 . The Indian Express.
  6. News: 7 February 2023 . Rishab Shetty announces 'Kantara 2' launch in 2024; Says it will be a 'Prequel'. . 29 August 2023 . The Economic Times.
  7. Web site: "The Music Of Kantara Prequel will be a combination of divine, mysterious, and pleasant music", says Kantara Chapter 1 Music Composer Ajaneesh Loknath . 2024-03-27 . IWMBuzz . en-US.
  8. Web site: Kantara Chapter 1 teaser: Rishab Shetty is fierce and mighty in film's first look . 2024-03-27 . India Today . 27 November 2023 . en.
  9. Web site: 2024-03-21 . Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 OTT Release: Where And When To Watch Rishab Shetty's Film . 2024-03-27 . IndiaTimes . en-IN.
  10. Web site: Sharadhaa . A. . 2024-03-21 . Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 secures digital rights for a whopping price . 2024-03-27 . Cinema Express . en.