Kantara: Chapter 1 is upcoming Kannada movie in 2025 by Rishab Shetty and Jayaram in main roles.Movie directed by Rishab Shetty and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath
'Kantara: Chapter 1' Movie Star Cast
- Rishab Shetty
- Jayaram
Born on 7 July 1983, Prashanth Shetty is commonly known as Rishab Shetty. He is a well-known Indian actor, film director, film producer, and screenwriter working under Telugu cinema. Jayaram Subramaniam, born on 10 December 1965, is an Indian actor working primarily in Malayalam cinema besides Tamil and Telugu language films.
'Kantara: Chapter 1' Movie Crew
- Directed by: Rishab Shetty
- Written by: Rishab Shetty
- Produced by: Vijay Kiragandur
- Cinematography: Arvind S. Kashyap
- Edited by: K. M. Prakash, Pratheek Shetty
- Music by: B. Ajaneesh Loknath
- Production company: Hombale Films
- Release date: 2 October 2025
- Country: India
- Language: Kannada
- Budget: ₹125 crore
'Kantara: Chapter 1' is an Indian Kannada-language period horror fantasy action thriller film set during the rule of the Kadambas of Banavasi. It is written and directed by Rishab Shetty, produced under Hombale Films by Vijay Kiragandur. The movie is a prequel to Kantara, released in 2022. The movie features Rishab Shetty and Jayaram in significant roles.
Filming occurred in November 2023. The first look and teaser was out on 27 November 2023. Kaani Studio designs the publicity poster. The background score and soundtrack composition has been taken care of by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The film is scheduled to be released on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.
