The movie is set to premiere on October 31, 2025 . Kantara : Chapter 1 revolves around the origins of Daiva worship in Tulunadu, tracing its roots back to the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. On the auspicious day of Dussehra 2025 (October 2), as the nation revels in the triumph of good over evil, Rishab Shetty unleashes Kantara : Chapter 1 —a mythic prequel that roars back to the 4th-century Kadamba dynasty, unearthing the primal roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual that enchanted audiences in the 2022 blockbuster. This isn't just Kantara A Legend Chapter - 1 During the Kadamba reign, fictional feudatory land Bangra’s ruler King Vijayendra, on his venture to kantara meets his final fate in the mystical forest. On witnessing this, his son Rajashekara seals the borders. Later Prince Kulashekara reopens by massacring them. kantara : a legend – chapter 1 , directed by rishab shetty, will start streaming on prime video from october 31, 2025 , in kannada, tamil, telugu, and malayalam after its theatrical run.
