Kantara A Legend Chapter 1 is one of the most anticipated Kannada films released on October 2, 2025. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, this prequel to the 2022 blockbuster explores the ancient origins of the Bhuta Kola ritual during the Kadamba dynasty era. This article focuses on box office collection, budget details, verdict, and OTT release information for this mythological action drama produced by Hombale Films.
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 2025 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 |
| Directed by | Rishab Shetty |
| Written by | Rishab Shetty |
| Produced by | Vijay Kiragandur, Hombale Films |
| Actor | Rishab Shetty (lead as Shiva) |
| Actress | Rukmini Vasanth (lead female) |
| Other Cast | Gulshan Devaiah, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda |
| Cinematography | Arvind Kashyap |
| Edited by | Suresh Mallaiah |
| Music by | Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Production Companies | Hombale Films |
| Distributed by | Prithviraj Productions (Malayalam), others TBD |
| Release Date | October 2, 2025 |
| Running Time | 2h 48m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada (dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, English) |
| Genre | Mythological Action Drama, Thriller |
| Censor Rating | UA16+ |
Daily Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Oct 02, 2025 | ₹65 | (Opening Day) |
| Lifetime India Net | – | ₹55 | – |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹65 | – |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹72 | – |
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is a Hit or Flop
Verdict: Waiting
What is the budget of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1
Budget: ₹125 crore
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Ott release date
- OTT Platform: TBA
- OTT date: TBA
Our Review of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1
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What Worked
- Rishab Shetty’s dual role as director and lead guy’s a beast, bringing real passion from his Yakshagana roots.
- The grand scale with 250 shoot days those forest sets and VFX look next level compared to the original.
- Hype from the original’s success pan-India appeal is locked in with multi language dubs.
What Didn’t Work
- Shooting delays pushed it from 2024 hope the final cut doesn’t feel rushed.
- High budget might pressure it to recover big at BO no room for average word of mouth.
- Limited new cast reveals so far – curious if supporting roles match the leads’ energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a prequel exploring the origins of the deity Panjurli and Kaadubettu Shiva in the Kadamba dynasty, focusing on folklore, land rights, and divine conflicts in ancient Karnataka.
Rishab Shetty, who also stars in the lead role and wrote the story, continuing from his work on the 2022 hit.
The film is set for a worldwide release on October 2, 2025, in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, and South Indian tongues.
Yes, it’s a direct prequel, setting up the backstory for the events and characters in the 2022 film.
Reports peg it at ₹125 crore, a big jump from the original’s modest ₹16-20 crore, funding massive production values.
Not officially announced, but given the original’s deal, Prime Video is the frontrunner for digital rights.
Rishab Shetty leads, with Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead, and Gulshan Devaiah in a key role as Kulashekara.
The film will release in 7 languages – Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English.
Disclaimer:
The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in‑house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.
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