Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is one of the most awaited movies of 2025. It’s directed by Rishab Shetty, who also made the first Kantara movie in 2022. The original film became a huge hit and earned more than Rs 400 crore worldwide!
This new movie is a prequel, which means it tells the story that happened before the first Kantara.
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Release Date & Languages
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 will release in cinemas all over the world on October 2, 2025, which is both Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. That’s a long holiday weekend, perfect for a big movie release!
It will release in eight languages:
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Bengali
- Malayalam
- English
- Spanish
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Cast & Characters
Rishab Shetty reprises his role as the writer, director, and lead actor. He plays Berme, the central character in this prequel.
- Rishab Shetty as Berme
- Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi (female lead)
- Gulshan Devaiah as King Kulashekara (villain)
- Jayaram in a key supporting role
- Rakesh Poojary, Prakash Thuminad, and Pramod Shetty in supporting roles
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Trailer
The trailer of Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 shows a world full of mystery, faith, and power. It continues the same theme as the first film — the fight between greed and divinity. The visuals look amazing, and the action scenes are bigger than before.
Watch the trailer here:
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Budget and Box Office Expectations
The movie has been made on a huge budget of Rs 125 crore, making it one of the most expensive Kannada films ever made.
Advance booking update:
Total gross by October 1, 2025 (eve of release): Rs 12 crore
- Kannada version: Rs 7.5 crore+
- Hindi version: Rs 2 crore+
- Other languages: Steady growth with rising interest ahead of Dussehra
Trade experts believe it could have one of the biggest openings of 2025.
How the Original Kantara Became a Blockbuster
The first Kantara started as a small Kannada film but became a nationwide hit.
Budget: Rs 16 crore
- Worldwide gross: Rs 400+ crore
- Kannada collections: Rs 162 crore
- Hindi collections: Rs 84 crore
- Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam collections: Rs 63 crore
The film’s success came from its realistic story, cultural roots, and spiritual theme, all of which return in Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1.
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is expected to be a grand movie that celebrates folklore, faith, and human courage. With a global release, a massive cast, and big buzz, it might just become one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025.
As fans wait for October 2, one question remains: Can Rishab Shetty’s new film be bigger than the original Kantara?
Also Read: Kantara’s box office story: How a Rs 16 crore film became a Rs 400+ crore blockbuster
