Fans are excited for Kantara Chapter 1, the prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, this action film full of folklore will release on October 2, 2025, during the festive season. It will show the roots of the story that won hearts last time.
Release Date and What to Expect
The movie hits theatres on October 2, 2025, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. With more action and cultural touch, it may earn more than the first film’s ₹400 crore worldwide. Early bookings suggest a big opening, better than the original’s ₹2 crore start in India.
Advance Booking Details
Bookings started on September 28, 2025, and fans rushed in. In 24 hours, day 1 sales reached ₹5.7 crore with 1.7 lakh tickets sold. It beats films like OG, War 2 and KGF Chapter 1 in early sales. Hindi version bookings opened early in North India.
Here is the booking breakdown by language (as of September 29, 2025):
| Language | Sales (₹ crore) | Tickets Sold |
| Kannada | 5.29 | 1.5 lakh |
| Hindi | 0.36 | 15,000 |
| Telugu/Tamil/Malayalam | 0.05 | 5,000 |
| Total | 5.7 | 1.7 lakh |
Note: Figures are from early reports; Kannada has the most sales.
Sales may rise more in coming days, especially in Hindi areas.
Main Cast and Crew
Rishab Shetty leads as actor, director and writer. Key cast includes:
- Rishab Shetty as Berme
- Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi
- Jayaram as King Vijayendra
- Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara
- Pramod Shetty
- Rakesh Poojari
- Prakash
Produced by Chaluve Gowda and others.
How to Book Tickets
Book on BookMyShow or Paytm. Pick your show and pay. Book early for good seats, as shows are filling up.
Kantara Chapter 1 looks ready to be a big hit. Watch for box office news after release.