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Director:

Rishab Shetty

Producer:

Chaluve Gowda, Vijay Kiragandur

Writer:

Anirudh Mahesh, Shanil Guru

Release Date:

Oct 2, 2025

Runtime:

2hr 45m

Synopsis

Exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, it delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past.

Cast

  • Rishab Shetty
  • Rukmini Vasanth
  • Jayaram
Moviegoers are saying
Kantara: Chapter 1 divides audiences with its ambitious leap from ₹15 crore to ₹120 crore budget, delivering spectacular visuals and Rishab Shetty's powerhouse performance while struggling with pacing issues and familiar territory. Critics praise the stunning VFX, Ajaneesh Loknath's hypnotic score, and the film's bold folklore-driven narrative, though many feel it's too dependent on its climactic final act and suffers from an overwrought first half.
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  • Oct 1, 2025

    the scariest part of this movie was when it ended with a hint that they may have another chapter to this franchise

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    lekhasuki
    lekhasuki
    Oct 1, 2025

    I won’t be surprised if many get multiple dejavu moments watching Kantara chapter 1.  The movie tries to be everything and ends up an average sequel with repeatations and enormous show off for Rishabh Shetty.  Just like its predecessor, this too is too dependant on its…

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    Oct 3, 2025

    Man O Man, Rishabh Shetty once again hits it out of the park !!! He simply aces it as the writer-director-actor, elevating this mythical fantasy action drama into one stunning big screen cinematic spectacle. It follows a similar thread as its predecessor, a tale of good vs…

    359 Likes
    Michael James
    Michael James
  • Oct 2, 2025

    ABSOLUTE MADNESS *AGAIN* Rishab Shetty avoids the easy route of making a simple cash grab sequel. Instead of repeating the peak moments of Kantara, he takes a bolder path by reaching back into a godly past and layering the story with a strong folktale narrative. The film…

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    vishalandcinema
    vishalandcinema
    Oct 1, 2025

    Can't write anything bad....i fear something "VOOOOOOOOOO" will show up when am sleeping

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    Prasanna
    Prasanna
    Oct 3, 2025

    epic, ambitious and overwhelming. Kantara Chapter 1 left me stunned by Rishab Shetty vision take a bow, man. I had kept my expectations lower than the first part but he delivered ten levels above it. The jump in scale from ₹15 crore to ₹120 crore feels completely justified…

    162 Likes
    mayureshojha18
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    Oct 4, 2025

    WOOAAH... Rishab, please hire some good writers and pay them well, they will give you a solid film. Dude got all the money, all the top technicians, and still ended up delivering this as the final output. Just stop, man. And now they are planning another chapter too? Why?…

    156 Likes
    safadtm
    safadtm
    Oct 3, 2025

    Rooted thousands of years into the past, Kantara: Chapter-1 feels more like a haunting folklore shared among friends sitting around a campfire. It's a film driven by ambition, one that effortlessly manages to break free from the "sequel/prequel curse". Every narrative…

    144 Likes
    Nikhil
    Nikhil
    Oct 2, 2025

    I don’t know I’m out of words for what i witnessed but will say NOT LYING I CRIED IN CLIMAX SO HARD !! CUZ OF RISHABH SHETTY’s Performance The Visuals everything was so perfect so damn 🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐 Will Tell My Kids I witnessed This PEAK on FdFs…

    142 Likes
    Chill Kar Sahil
    Chill Kar Sahil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)?
The movie is 2hr 45min long.
What's Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025) about?
Exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, it delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past.
Who's the cast of Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)?
  • Rishab Shetty
  • Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi
  • Jayaram
Who's the director behind Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)?
Rishab Shetty directed Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025).
Who produced Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)?
Chaluve Gowda and Vijay Kiragandur produced Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025).