Kantara 2
| Theatrical Teaser Poster | |
| Directed by | Rishab Shetty |
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| Produced by | Vijay Kiragandur |
| Story by | Rishab Shetty |
| Starring | Rishab Shetty Jayaram Kishore Jayasurya Jisshu Sengupta |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Cinematography | Arvind S. Kashyap |
| Edited by | Pratheek Shetty |
| Production company | Hombale Films |
| Distributed by | Hombale Films |
| Release date | 2 October 2025 |
| Running time | unknown |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada (also to release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, English) |
| Budget | unknown |
| Box office | unknown |
Kantara: Chapter 1 is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language action-folklore film written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, the film is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara. The film is highly anticipated and promises to explore the mythological roots and folklore traditions of Karnataka.
Plot
The plot details are not fully revealed yet. What is known is that Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel set in coastal Karnataka during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty. It will explore the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual, divine guardianship of land, and mythological lore that precedes the events of Kantara (2022).
Cast
- Rishab Shetty
- Jayaram
- Kishore
- Jayasurya
- Jisshu Sengupta
Production
- Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films.
- Shetty has reportedly trained in martial arts / weapon handling.
- The film features large scale war sequences, extensive cast/fighters and grand set pieces.
- Cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap; music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack and background score are being composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Specific song titles have not been fully released yet.
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. It will release in multiple languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, and English.
Marketing
- Teaser and first‐look promos have been released, giving glimpses of the prequel’s tone and mythological setting.
- The marketing emphasizes folklore, divine forest, ancient legends, spiritual themes.
Reception
Since the film is not released yet, detailed reception is not available.
Critical response
Not available; reviews will come after release.
Box office
Not available; box office performance will be reported post-release.