Kantara
Chapter
1
Release
Date:
"Kantara," a
2022
Kannada
action
thriller,
is
written
and
directed
by
Rishab
Shetty
and
produced
by
Vijay
Kiragandur
for
Hombale
Films.
The
film
features
Rishab
Shetty
in
a
dual
role,
portraying
a
Kambala
champion
in
conflict
with
Murali,
an
honest
forest
officer
played
by
Kishore.
The
movie
hit
screens
on
September
30,
2022,
receiving
glowing
reviews.
It
enjoyed
significant
commercial
success,
becoming
the
second
highest-grossing
Kannada
film
ever,
following
K.G.F:
Chapter
2,
which
premiered
in
the
same
year.
Additionally,
in
2022,
it
ranked
as
the
fourth-highest-grossing
film
across
India.
After
the
triumph
of
Kantara,
there
were
rumours
about
Rishabh
Shetty
producing
a
sequel
to
the
film.
Subsequently,
it
was
later
confirmed
that
Rishabh
Shetty
would
craft
a
prequel
titled
Kantara:
Chapter
1,
set
to
hit
screens
in
late
2024.
Recently,
the
makers
of
the
film
revealed
the
first
look
teaser
of
'Kantara
Chapter
1
(Prequel),'
creating
a
buzz
among
eager
audiences.
The
movie's
official
launch,
marked
by
a
traditional
pooja,
also
took
place
on
November
27
in
Kundapura,
Karnataka.
Excitement
abounds
as
shooting
plans
are
in
motion,
with
locations
set
in
Sri
Lanka
and
Udupi
scheduled
for
the
end
of
December
or
January.
Kantara
Chapter
1
Release
Date
Revealed
In
a
recent
interview,
the
film's
producer,
Vijay
Kiragandur,
expressed
their
intent
to
make
Kantara
2
a
more
refined
and
dignified
film.
He
also
revealed
plans
for
its
release,
aiming
for
either
the
last
quarter
of
2024
or
the
first
quarter
of
2025.
Rishab
Shetty
will
both
direct
and
star
in
this
prequel,
joined
by
many
actors
from
the
original
installment.
This
pan-Indian
project
is
set
to
scale
up
with
a
significant
budget.
While
shooting
is
yet
to
commence,
Ajaneesh
Loknath
returns
as
the
music
director
for
this
anticipated
movie.
This
ambitious
project
will
feature
a
diverse
ensemble
of
talent,
including
artists
from
Tamil,
Telugu,
Malayalam,
and
even
a
few
from
the
Hindi
film
industry.
The
casting
journey
involved
an
extensive
mega
audition
process,
with
over
100
artists
vying
for
roles,
ultimately
shortlisting
15
individuals
for
this
monumental
venture.
The
title
teaser
for
'Kantara
Chapter
1'
offers
a
glimpse
into
Rishab
Shetty's
character
look,
accompanied
by
captivating
music.
Reportedly
set
against
the
backdrop
of
350
CE,
the
narrative
will
transport
audiences
into
the
realm
of
the
Panjurli
Daiva
Origin,
intricately
woven
within
the
expansive
Kadamba
dynasty,
promising
a
new
world
and
an
enthralling
cinematic
experience.