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After a palmy theatrical run, Rishab Shetty-starrer Kantara: Chapter 1 is each acceptable to beryllium released connected OTT. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie volition beryllium retired connected Prime Video successful Kannada, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions.
Excited astir the OTT release, Rishab successful a property enactment said, “When I began moving connected this prequel, I wanted to instrumentality to the origins of this world--to the roots that inspired it all. Every ritual, emotion, and infinitesimal successful the movie draws from lived civilization and existent traditions. The emotion it received successful theatres is simply a reflection of however profoundly our folklore resonates with audiences.”
The movie is acceptable to premiere connected October 31, 2025. Kantara: Chapter 1 revolves astir the origins of Daiva worship successful Tulunadu, tracing its roots backmost to the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. Rishab plays Berme, the protector of the Kantara wood and its tribal communities.
The movie besides stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram successful cardinal roles. The communicative follows the conflict betwixt a royal household trying to prehend power from the Daivas and the tribals who defy their rule. The supporting formed includes Rakesh Poojari, Hariprashanth MG, Deepak Rai Panaje, Shaneel Gautham, and Naveen Bondel.
