Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025)
Plot
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (transl. Mysterious Forest: Chapter 1) is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language epic period mythological action drama film co-written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a quadruple role as Berme, Mayakara, Annappa and Kaadubettu Shiva, along with Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the prequel blends regional folklore and divinity into a narrative that explores man's relationship with nature. Filming began in November 2023. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score. The film was released on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Dasara. Like the predecessor, Chapter 1 received positive reviews from critics. It became a commercial success at the box office and is currently the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all-time, second highest grossing Indian film of 2025 and also ranks among highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Kantara: Chapter 1 details
| Industry | Kannada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History |
| Runtime | 2h 49m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Rishab Shetty |
| Status | Released |
| Language | kn |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Kantara: Chapter 1 about?
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (transl. Mysterious Forest: Chapter 1) is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language epic period mythological action drama film co-written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a quadruple role as Berme, Mayakara, Annappa and Kaadubettu Shiva, along with Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the prequel blends regional folklore and divinity into a narrative that explores man's relationship with nature. Filming began in November 2023. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score. The film was released on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Dasara. Like the predecessor, Chapter 1 received positive reviews from critics. It became a commercial success at the box office and is currently the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all-time, second highest grossing Indian film of 2025 and also ranks among highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Who is in the cast of Kantara: Chapter 1?
Kantara: Chapter 1 stars Rishab Shetty, Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah and is directed by Rishab Shetty. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kantara: Chapter 1 online?
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How long is Kantara: Chapter 1?
Kantara: Chapter 1 runs 2h 49m (169 minutes).
Who directed Kantara: Chapter 1?
Kantara: Chapter 1 was directed by Rishab Shetty.
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