On the occasion of Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Hombale Films dropped a stunning new poster from the much-anticipated fantasy action-thriller Kantara: Chapter 1. The poster presents Shetty in a ferocious warrior look, gripping a sword and roaring with rage—offering fans a glimpse into the film’s raw and divine energy.
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The caption accompanying the poster on X (formerly Twitter) read:
“Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes – Kantara, a prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions.”
Scheduled for October 2, 2025 — A Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra blockbuster
After delays, the team confirms on-track release date
- Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to hit theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.
- Despite production delays caused by:
- A boat accident on set
- Legal notices from forest authorities
- The unfortunate death of a junior artist
- A boat accident on set
- The filmmakers have officially confirmed that the movie’s release schedule remains unchanged.
About the film – A majestic prequel to a national phenomenon
- Kantara: Chapter 1 serves as the prequel to the 2022 cult hit Kantara, which won:
- Best Popular Film at the 70th National Film Awards
- Best Actor for Rishab Shetty
- Best Popular Film at the 70th National Film Awards
- This installment is once again written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty himself.
- The film is co-produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under the Hombale Films banner.
Spectacle in the making – 500 fighters, 3000 extras, global crew
Makers prepare an epic war sequence with international action teams
The makers have gone all out to craft an epic cinematic experience, including:
- A large-scale war sequence featuring:
- Over 500 trained fighters
- A cast of 3,000 extras
- Over 500 trained fighters
- Collaboration with national and international action teams to deliver visual grandeur and intense battle choreography
What’s next for Hombale Films?
Besides Kantara: Chapter 1, Hombale Films is also working on:
- Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam
- Several other high-budget pan-India projects that expand their cinematic universe
Final Words
With a poster that screams intensity and a backstory rooted in folklore and fury, Kantara: Chapter 1 promises to be more than just a film — it’s a spiritual war saga in the making. As anticipation grows, fans await the October 2, 2025 release with bated breath.
By – Nikita