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Rukmini Vasanth stuns as Kanakavathi in Kantara Chapter 1; see first look
Rukmini Vasanth’s royal avatar as Kanakavathi in Kantara Chapter 1 is winning hearts. Catch her majestic look in Rishab Shetty’s grand saga.
Well-known South Indian actress Rukmini Vasanth has officially joined the cast of Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1'.
The announcement was made on Friday through the film's official X handle, exciting fans across languages.
A new poster was also shared, unveiling Rukmini’s first look as Kanakavathi.
Draped in a green and red saree, with ornate temple jewellery, she stands inside what appears to be a royal palace—setting the tone for a majestic role.
Rukmini Vasanth joins Kantara Chapter 1 as Kanakavathi
Taking to the X handle, filmmaker Rishab Shetty wrote, "Introducing @rukminitweets as ‘KANAKAVATHI’ from the world of #KantaraChapter1. In Cinemas #KantaraChapter1onOct2." For the unversed, the action thriller film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster film 'Kantara'.
Kantara Chapter 1 release date and language versions
Talking about its release date, Rishab Shetty's directorial will hit the big screens on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The film will also release the dubbed versions, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and Malayalam. The film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' will explore the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era. This film is considered to be one of the highly anticipated films of 2025, as the first part of the film 'Kantara' which was released in 2022, was a blockbuster. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film which made under a budget of Rs 16 crore collected Rs 407.82 crore worldwide.
Rukmini’s upcoming film
Rukmini Vasanth was last seen in the Vijay Deverakonda's prison drama 'Kingdom'. She will be next seen in 'Madharaasi' alongside Vidyut Jammwal, Sanjay Dutt, and Sivakarthikeyan in the lead roles.
Rishab Shetty’s upcoming projects
On the other hand, Rishab Shetty, who is best known for his work in films like 'Kantara', 'Kirik Party', and 'Hanu Man', will next be seen in 'The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj', 'Jai Hanuman', and 'Bell Bottom 2'.
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